USAID-GUINEA-NPI-APS-720OAA19APS00012: People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Guinea USAID-Conakry notices from 2021.
Guinea USAID-Conakry offered grants of up to $2.3 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on November 30, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.3 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 30, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 17, 2021 |
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)
The NPI/CPRP/APS details what organizations are eligible to apply for award under this Addendum. Please review the Section III of the NPI/CPRP/APS and Paragraph II Eligible Organizations of this Addendum.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $2.3 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
Dear Applicants: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Guinea is seeking Concept Papers from eligible entities for “People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone” described in this addendum to the Conflict Prevention & Recovery Program (CPRP), New Partnership Initiative (NPI) Annual Program Statement (APS) No.: 7200AA20APS00012 as amended. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID may allocate up to $2,284,239 through one new award. The proposed period of performance is three (3) years. The review of applications under this Addendum will place priority on supporting the most-promising approaches to the objective described herein. Eligible Applicants Interested in applying for this special call are encouraged to read this Addendum thoroughly, as well as its overarching APS, in order to understand the type of program sought, the Concept Paper submission requirements, and the award selection process. USAID intends to issue one award to the applicant who best meet the objectives of the program, based on the merit review criteria described in this Addendum. Prospective awardees are also subject to a risk assessment. To be eligible for an award, the Applicant must provide all information as required and meet eligibility requirements of this Addendum. This Addendum is posted on www.grants.gov and will be amended based on the applicant’s questions. Questions regarding this Addendum must be sent electronically to the Regional Agreement Officer, Albert P. Asante at aasante@usaid.gov with a copy to conakryoaa@usaid.gov by the date and time specified on the top of this letter. Issuance of this Addendum to the NPI/CPRP/APS does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of concept papers, comments/suggestions, or an application. USAID may reject those Concept Papers that are vague or merely restate language found in the Addendum.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USAID-GUINEA-NPI-APS-720OAA19APS00012 still open?
No. It closed on November 30, 2021.
Who can apply for People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone?
Guinea USAID-Conakry accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for People to People Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone?
Closed November 30, 2021. 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 $2.3 million each.
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.
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