Host and Impacted Community Response Activity
ID: 344157Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka (USAID-BAN)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344157
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh Mission is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "Host and Impacted Community Response Activity," aimed at addressing the needs arising from the Rohingya crisis in the Cox's Bazar and Bandarban districts. This initiative seeks partners, particularly local entities, to implement activities with a funding range of $10 to $50 million, focusing on economic growth, income security, and social services while emphasizing the inclusion of youth, women, and marginalized groups. The program will require a multi-sectoral approach to effectively respond to the diverse challenges faced by the impacted communities. Interested applicants can reach out to Ahsan Rahman, Assistance Specialist, at marahman@usaid.gov or by phone at +88028855500, with the estimated synopsis close date for responses being December 5, 2022.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ahsan Rahman Assistance Specialist
    88028855500
    marahman@usaid.gov
    Files
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    USAID Responses on Quetions Received under the RFI.pdf
    USAID.pdf
    The USAID Request for Information (RFI) Number 72038823RFI00002 addresses the "Host and Impacted Community Response Activity" and outlines potential eligibility criteria, response expectations, and program focus. USAID indicates that if a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued, it will likely allow unrestricted eligibility, including local and internationally established organizations. The program will focus on sub-districts in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban, emphasizing applicants to justify the selection of specific areas impacted by the Rohingya crisis. Economic growth will encompass diverse activities aimed at increasing income and employment, with respondents encouraged to propose effective private sector engagement strategies. The activity requires a multi-sectoral approach to address the varying needs resulting from the crisis while paying special attention to youth and marginalized groups, particularly women and ethnic minorities. USAID has yet to finalize the solicitation process's structure, such as whether it will involve multiple stages or awards. Overall, the initiative aims to foster comprehensive development amidst the ongoing Rohingya crisis while promoting inclusive strategies that cater to the diverse demographic landscape of the targeted regions.
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