USAID Espoir 2030 Haut-Katanga
The United States Agency for International Development in Democratic Republic of Congo (USAID/DRC) is seeking applications for a Fixed Amount Award (FAA) Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID Espoir 2030 in Haut Katanga. Eligibility for this award is restricted to local non-governmental entities as defined in ADS 303.6. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. USAID/DRC envisions that the USAID Espoir 2030 Haut-Katanga award will be five-year long activities that will focus on service delivery in three (3) zones outside Lubumbashi. The activity will collaborate with existing (EpiC, IHP, Chemonics Francophone Task Order) and other USAID and development partners implementing HIV programming. The number of health zones supported in the province can change depending on PEPFAR and the GDRC orientations. The service delivery model intends that each activity in a specific province will include all aspects of HIV epidemic control, Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and key populations (KPs) programming, to ensure smooth transition of the existing key populations program (EpiC). More details are available from full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as posted with this synopsis. The French Version of this funding opportunity will be added to the package by March 26, 2024
Award Range
Not specified - $15,000,000
Total Program Funding
$15,000,000
Number of Awards
1
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted to local non-government entities. Only local organizations as defined below are eligible for the 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; and 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
All
Application Opens
March 15, 2024
Application Closes
May 17, 2024
Grantor
Aline C. Chikuru
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