Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity

Eligible Applicants

Additional Requirements

Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted to local organizations. Applications will not be considered from any other type of organization. Only the prime applicant is subject to the eligibility requirement. Only local organizations as defined below are eligible for award. USAID defines a “local entity” as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that: (1) is legally organized under the laws of; (2) has as its principal place of business or operations in; and (3) is (A) majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; and (B) managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the country receiving assistance. For purposes of this definition, “majority-owned’ and ‘-managed by’ include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization's managers or a majority of the organization's governing body by any means.” USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.

Geographic Eligibility

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