APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum USAID/Guatemala
ID: 345755Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City (USAID-GUA)

Award Range

$0 - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/345755
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting organizations to submit partnership concepts under the Leveraging Economic Investment through Alliances (LEIA) initiative in Guatemala, as an addendum to its Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement. This initiative aims to catalyze private capital investment to develop climate-resilient infrastructure and support small and growing businesses, particularly in areas facing high outmigration and vulnerability to climate change, with a focus on enhancing local economies and job creation. Up to $10 million is allocated over three years for successful partnerships, and interested parties must adhere to a co-creation process culminating in the submission of concept papers by April 14, 2023. For further inquiries, contact Carolina Villegas, A&A Specialist, at cvillegas@usaid.gov or by phone at 502-555-42687.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carolina Villegas A&A Specialist
    50255542687
    cvillegas@usaid.gov
    Files
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    LEIA GDA Addendum Guatemala.pdf
    USAID/Guatemala is calling for partnerships to submit concepts under the Leveraging Economic Investment through Alliances (LEIA) initiative, aimed at enhancing climate-resilient infrastructure and fostering small business growth to address economic inequality and reduce irregular migration. Eligible organizations are encouraged to propose innovative financing models, with a focus on mobilizing private capital and sustaining partnerships that facilitate systemic changes and improvements in local economies. The initiative aligns with various national development plans and seeks to catalyze investment within communities facing high outmigration, particularly intermediate cities impacted by climate change.
    LEIA.pdf
    USAID/Guatemala is inviting proposals for the Leveraging Economic Investment through Alliances (LEIA) initiative, aimed at mobilizing private capital for climate-resilient infrastructure and supporting small businesses in vulnerable sectors. The program encourages partnerships that apply blended finance models and address systemic challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and economic opportunity, which contribute to migration. Up to $10 million may be allocated over three years, with a focus on proposals that emphasize private sector leverage and sustainability.
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