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72051424RFA00001: ROOTS/RAICES

Closed Closed April 5, 2024 Opportunity 72051424RFA00001 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$20.0 million
• Total funding$20.0 million
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeOther

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

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

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $20.0 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

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)

Category: Community Development, Environment.

Applying now

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