Deadline: 23 June 2017
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Partnerships and Learning for Sustainability (WASHPaLS) with the support of USAID is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for its Grant program “Habit Formation Approaches and Gender Equity & Social Inclusion Innovations for Hygiene Behavior Change” to support learning related to the application of habit formation and GESI principles to hygiene behavior change (HBC).
Applicants must specify which of the two areas their EOI addresses. EOIs may be for new stand-alone activities or for activities that build-on or complement on-going projects. For purposes of this REOI, HBC refers to those behaviors that link directly to diarrheal disease and mortality and morbidity of children under age five in the household, including:
- Safe disposal of adult and child feces;
- Hand washing with soap;
- Safe drinking water management; and
- Food hygiene
Funding Information
- WASHPaLS anticipates awarding up to four (4) grants from this solicitation.
- Awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 to $300,000. In accordance with Automated Directives System (ADS) 302.3.4.13, U.S.-based organizations are limited to $100,000.
- It is anticipated that the duration of the grants will be 12 to 18 months, but may be longer depending on the technical scope of work.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following types of entities are eligible for an award under this solicitation:
- Non-U.S. NGOs – either non-profit or for profit organizations not affiliated with a foreign government that meet the definition in 2 CFR 200.47 (profit cannot be charged to a grant)
- U.S. entities or non-profit organizations that meet the definitions in 2 CFR 200.69 and 200.70
- Private foundations and universities
- Each Applicant must be determined to be a responsible entity before receiving an award. WASHPaLS will review all potential grant recipients to determine their ability to manage USAID awards. Organizations that have not previously received USAID funding are encouraged to apply though they must have a strong capacity for and past experience of managing donor funds. Each applicant must:
- Possess and apply a system of internal controls that safeguard assets and protect against fraud, waste, and conflicts of interest;
- Possess sound managerial, technical and institutional capacities to achieve project results;
- Possess financial accountability and maintain detailed records of all expenses;
- Be in good standing with all civil and fiscal authorities;
- Be willing to sign applicable assurances and certifications if the EOI is selected to proceed to the next round and the applicant is asked to submit a full application (listed in Section 2 above);
- Be legally registered in the country in which it operates;
- Be willing to register in the SAM and maintain registration for the life of the project;
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically in English at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia.
For more information, please visit WASHPaLS Grant program.