The West Africa Seed Program (WASP) is offering this grant to improve and expand certified seed availability across West Africa. This grant specifically aims to achieve its goals by strengthening the private sector. Its core purpose is to empower private enterprises to enhance the production, distribution, and accessibility of high-quality certified seeds. By supporting the private seed industry, WASP seeks to boost agricultural productivity, ensure greater food security, and foster economic growth for West African farming communities. This funding will facilitate projects focused on efficient seed supply chains and sustainable private sector development, contributing to a more resilient agricultural future in the region.
Opportunity ID: 156233
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-624-12-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WEST AFRICA SEED PROGRAM (WASP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – RFA is not synopsised |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – RFA is not synopsised |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ONLY LOCAL/REGIONAL AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ghana USAID-Accra |
| Description: | WEST AFRICA SEED PROGRAM – to improve & expand the availability of certified seed in West Africa through the private sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Naveen Srivastava
Grantor Phone 233-302-741147 Email:nsrivastava@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Submission deadline for the subject RFA is extended to May 4, 2012 – 1100 hrs Local Accra Time. | Apr 17, 2012 | |
| Apr 17, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-624-12-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WEST AFRICA SEED PROGRAM (WASP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – RFA is not synopsised |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – RFA is not synopsised |
| Archive Date: | May 08, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ONLY LOCAL/REGIONAL AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ghana USAID-Accra |
| Description: | WEST AFRICA SEED PROGRAM – to improve & expand the availability of certified seed in West Africa through the private sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Naveen Srivastava
Grantor Phone 233-302-741147 Email:nsrivastava@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-624-12-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WEST AFRICA SEED PROGRAM (WASP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – RFA is not synopsised |
| Archive Date: | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | ONLY LOCAL/REGIONAL AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ghana USAID-Accra |
| Description: | WEST AFRICA SEED PROGRAM – to improve & expand the availability of certified seed in West Africa through the private sector. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Naveen Srivastava
Grantor Phone 233-302-741147 Email:nsrivastava@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 156233 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment No. 2 to RFA 1 -> amendment 02 to rfa – pre-application conference questions-answers.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Naveen Srivastava Grantor Phone 233-302-741147 Email: nsrivastava@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00108630 | Mar 20, 2012 | May 04, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
156233 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
156233 SF424D-1.1.pdf
156233 SF424C-1.0.pdf
156233 SF424B-1.1.pdf
156233 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
156233 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf