# ROOTS/RAICES

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72051424rfa00001-roots-raices/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351892

> Colombia USAID-Bogota offered grants of up to $20.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $20.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 5, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72051424RFA00001 |
| Agency | Colombia USAID-Bogota |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 5, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $20.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $20.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility for this funding opportunity is limited to local non-governmental entities

## What the grant funds

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for one or more assistance awards from qualified entities to implement the Roots program. Eligibility for this award is restricted to local non-governmental entities. The purpose of this RFA is to contribute to the self-determined development of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombians while advancing their participation in peacebuilding and sustainable development. By fostering inclusive governance, enhancing social cohesion, and promoting equitable growth among Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombian communities, the RFA contributes to Colombia's journey toward a more stable, peaceful, and prosperous future. The proposed RFA represents a pivotal opportunity for USAID to empower local organizations and actors to address the deep-rooted development challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombians in Colombia, in the areas of conservation, biodiversity, climate adaptation, governance, and peacebuilding. USAID/Colombia will hold the following outreach sessions: February 20: Bogota (Hybrid) February 27: Quibdo (In-person) February 29: Florencia (In-person) March 5: Cali (Hybrid) March 13: Tumaco (In-person) March 14: Valledupar (Hybrid) For additional and updated information, please visit our webste https://www.usaid.gov/RootsRFAColombia (ENGLISH) or ttps://www.usaid.gov/es/RaicesRFAColombia (ESPAÑOL)

## Questions people ask

### Is 72051424RFA00001 still open?

No. It closed on April 5, 2024.

### Who can apply for ROOTS/RAICES?

Colombia USAID-Bogota accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for ROOTS/RAICES?

Closed April 5, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $20.0 million each. About $20.0 million in total.

### Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.