Grants / Agency for International Development / Sri Lanka USAID-Colombo

72038323RFA00001: Social Cohesion Activity

Closed Closed December 12, 2023 Opportunity 72038323RFA00001 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$17.0 million
• Award floor$200,000
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to any type of organization.

• Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

See Section C of the Solicitation for Eligibility Restrictions. Three Categories of Awards:I. Unrestricted Eligibility – Standard Cooperative Agreement – 14 Million – $17 Million (See Section C.1.I and D.4.I)II. Local Entities – Standard Cooperative Agreement(s) – $1 Million – $3 Million (See Section C.1.II and D.4.I)III. Local Entities- Fixed Amount Cooperative Agreement(s) (Renewal) – $200,000 – $3 Million (See Section C.1.II and D.4.II)

More grants for nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses, individuals.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $17.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

USAID/Sri Lanka and Maldives is seeking innovative solutions that advance the Country Development and Cooperation Strategy Development Objective (DO) 1: Effective Democratic Governance Strengthened, Intermediate Result (IR) 1.1: Responsiveness of Governance Institutions Improved, IR 1.2 More Informed and Active Public Participation, and IR 1.3: Rights and Tolerance Elevated. At a minimum, proposed interventions should address at least 1 of the following activity objectives: 1. Strengthened structures facilitating social cohesion, reconciliation, and respect for human rights; 2. Reduced socio-economic disparities and exclusion of vulnerable communities; 3. Enhanced community resilience.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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