Deadline: 14 May 2019
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Nigeria) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “Small Town WASH Activity” program.
The goal of this Activity is to facilitate the economic recovery of select crisis-affected communities. The purpose is to bolster the three state governments’ capacities to create and sustain enabling environments for the STWSSAs and WCA operators, and for these service provision agencies to increase their capacities to sustainably provide essential WASH services.
This Activity will:
- increase access to water and sanitation services in order to reduce illnesses and child mortality, and to sustain health outcomes; and
- Strengthen local WASH institutions including STWSSAs and WCAs to sustain WASH services.
The goal of this Activity will be achieved by:
- building/rehabilitating water and sanitation infrastructure that has been damaged or vandalized to provide access to approximately 250,000 people ;
- building the capacity of local institutions (government and non-governmental organizations) in the WASH sector to deliver WASH services to communities;
- developing a management model with a framework to address key management elements such as asset ownership, performance monitoring, cost recovery, maintenance, and water operator regulations; and
- promoting the integration of women in decision making processes and management frameworks;
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $8,000,000
- Award Floor: $1,000,000
Eligible Criteria
- Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted however, local organizations are encouraged to apply and international organizations are encouraged to seek local partners.
- Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations (other than those from foreign policy restricted countries) are eligible to apply under this NOFO. Potential for-profit Applicants should note that, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.400(g), profit, which is any amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs, is not an allowable cost for Recipients of USAID assistance awards, and cannot be part of the activity budget. However, the prohibition against profit does not apply to procurement contracts made under the assistance instrument when the Recipient procures goods and services in accordance with the Procurement Standards found in 2 CFR 200.317 to 326.
- USAID welcomes applications from organizations which have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- Applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations. The successful Applicant(s) will be subject to a responsibility determination assessment (possibly including a pre-award survey) by the Agreement Officer (AO).
- The Recipient must be a responsible entity. The AO may determine a pre-award survey is required to conduct an examination that will determine whether the prospective Recipient has the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills – or ability to obtain them – in order to achieve the objectives of the program and comply with the terms and conditions of the award.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314734