Deadline: 12 April 2019
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Sahel Collaboration and Communication (SCC) program.
The purpose of the Sahel Collaboration and Communication activity (SCC) is to promote collaboration, learning and adapting (CLA) for collective impact among USAID, implementing partners for RISE II, SDP, and Bridge activities in the Sahel partner communities, select national government institutions, and research institutions; and to build local capacity for learning and adaptation. SCC will improve CLA among all stakeholders in order to enhance development results and help USAID better communicate those results.
The goal of the Sahel Collaboration & Communication Activity is: Ensured collaboration, learning, and communication among USAID implementing partners and stakeholders for improved development outcomes in targeted zones of the Sahel.
Expected Results
- Result 1: Strengthened collaboration for collective impact
- Result 2: Enhanced learning and adaptive management
- Result 3: Greater awareness of USAID contributions among key audiences
Funding Information
- USAID intends to provide $16,000,000.00 in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period.
- The estimated start date will be on/or about August 31, 2019.
Eligible Applicants
- 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=313774