USAID/Armenia Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement by USAID

The USAID mission in Armenia seeks applications for Development Alliances to support Armenia’s development objectives. The grant requires a minimum investment of $200,000 from non-US Government partners and a $100,000 contribution from USAID. Focus areas include governance, health care, social protection, economic growth, education, and environment. Initiatives could involve civic participation, healthcare access, workforce development, and environmental protection. Applications should align with the Annual Program Statement and must be submitted by April 30, 2009, 12:00:00 AM EDT.

Opportunity ID: 41609

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-111-08-002
Funding Opportunity Title:	USAID/Armenia Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Public-Private Alliance as described in FY 2008 USAID GLOBAL ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT APS No: M/OAA/GRO/EGAS – 08 – 108
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	98.011 — Global Development Alliance
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	May 13, 2008
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 30, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 30, 2009
Archive Date:	May 30, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$300,000
Award Floor:	$100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Georgia USAID-Tbilisi
Description:	The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Armenia, invites applications from U.S. or Non-U.S. organizations, non-profit or for profit entities to form Development Alliances to carry out activities in support of the USAID/Armenias development objectives as described in the Annual Program Statement (APS). USAID/Armenia requires a minimum total private or public partner investment per alliance activity of at least $200,000 from non-US Government partners. USAID/Armenias minimum resource contribution per alliance activity will be $100,000. USAID/Armenias resource contribution per alliance activity will be capped at $300,000. USAID/Armenia will accept public-private alliance concept papers in the following focus areas. 1- Governing Justly and Democratically Increased civic participation and access to information Civic participation through advocacy, think tanks, watchdogs Alternative media Enhanced political participation Election law and financing Political parties and culture Improved governance and rule of law Local Government service provision Working with parliament and the judiciary Improved control of corruption Mobilizing civil society against corruption Anti-corruption strategy and systems 2- Investing in People Increased use of health care services, with a focus on primary health care Improved quality of health care services Improved health system finance and efficiency Improved health behaviors, including preventive and care-seeking behavior Improved social protection systems Sustainable and affordable social insurance system developed (particularly public and private pensions) Improved provision of adequate and targeted social benefits Improved quality of social services to vulnerable populations 3- Economic Growth Enhanced private sector capacity Management and marketing capacity of businesses Trade capacity of businesses Workforce development Increased access of businesses to financing Banking and credit organizations Financial infrastructure Policy and systems related to credit and lending Improved policy and systems to foster competitiveness Tax administration Business enabling environment Public services and environment, particularly telecommunications and water 4- Cross-Cutting Initiative in Education and Environment Initiatives in education or environmental protection supporting any of the above focus areas in Governing Justly and Democratically, Investing in People and Economic Growth through: Education: Workforce development, vocation education, higher education, secondary Environment: Environmental mitigation/remediation; water, air and ground pollution, solid waste management
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Armen Yeghiazarian USAID/Armenia 202 216 6281/6381 Email:YEREVANGDAAPS@usaid.gov

Version History

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Packages

Agency Contact Information:	Armen Yeghiazarian USAID/Armenia 202 216 6281/6381 Email: YEREVANGDAAPS@usaid.gov
Who Can Apply:	Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions
98.011			PKG00007127	May 13, 2008	Apr 30, 2009	View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

41609 SF424-2.0.pdf

41609 SF424D-1.1.pdf

41609 SF424C-1.0.pdf

41609 SF424B-1.1.pdf

41609 SF424A-1.0.pdf

Optional forms

41609 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf