Deadline: 06-Feb-23
The United States Agency of International Development (USAID) is now accepting applications for the Empowerment of women in the solid waste management system: Development of seed capital delivering model and business advisory service for women-led entrepreneurship and economy projects.
CCBO Peru intends to contribute to the formation of a value chain in the management of solid waste and a more inclusive emerging circular economy. To this end, CCBO implements strategies that allow women to break down barriers that prevent access to technical, management and financial support.
Under this solicitation, CCBO seeks to deliver financial resources, and technical and management assistance through an incubation system for women-led entrepreneurships in the solid waste management and circular economy in Pisco, Paita, and Máncora. CCBO will fund one (1) applicant to design and implement an innovative seed capital delivering model and advisory service for selected women-led business proposals.
CCBO intends to fund one (1) organization to design and implement a programmatic model for the delivery of seed capital to women entrepreneurs, accompanied by technical assistance and business management training so they can successfully implement their models and business plans. It is expected that this model responds to the local intervention contexts of the CCBO Peru Program, Pisco, Máncora and Paita, which implies knowing and integrating financial, educational, business institutions, among others, that allow enhancing the support provided to women entrepreneurs of solid waste management chains and circular economy. The grant resulting from this RFA will be for an estimated period of ten (10) months.
Priorities
- Informal recyclers who work individually
- Waste recyclers associations, cooperatives, or micro-enterprises
- Public cleaning workers
- Women entrepreneurs of eco-friendly businesses
- Women owned small businesses (groceries, restaurants, agencies of tourism, etc.)
- Wives of formalized and non-formalized recyclers
- Wives of fishermen
Funding Information
- CCBO anticipates awarding one (1) grant for an amount that is not expected to exceed $210,0000, though the final budget will be subject to negotiation and may be lower or higher based on the proposed activities.
- It is anticipated that the grant implementation will begin around April 2023 with an overall period of performance of approximately 10 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include:
- Non-Profit International technical cooperation institutions and entities;
- Civil society organizations (CSOs);
- Non-US NGOs;
- US NGOs;
- Private foundations and universities;
- Private enterprises or firms (profit is not allowed under CCBO grants); and
- Business associations
- Eligible applicants must demonstrate the following:
- Be legally registered to operate in Peru;
- Be in good standing with all civil and fiscal authorities in Peru;
- Sign applicable assurances and certifications; and
- Have a UEI number or be willing to register for a UEI number.
Ineligible Entities
The following entities are not eligible for CCBO grant funding:
- Local, regional or national government entities;
- Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) that have not registered as such with USAID;
- Political parties and their subsidiaries or affiliates;
- Organizations that have a negative determination on SAM, UN 1267, or OFAC Blocked Persons Lists;
- Organizations that promote or engage in illegal activities or anti-democratic activities;
- Faith-based organizations that are not in compliance with ADS 303.3.6.4.m, which is in accordance with Executive Order 13279, Equal Protection for the Laws of Faith-based Community Organizations;
- Entities affiliated with Tetra Tech, its officers, directors, or employees, or its subcontractors and their officers, directors, or employees; and
- Public International Organizations (PIO).
For more information, visit USAID.