Pre-solicitation Notice - Yemen Communities Together
ID: 301104Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is preparing to issue a pre-solicitation notice for the "Yemen Communities Together" program, aimed at mitigating conflict and strengthening social cohesion in Yemen. The program seeks innovative methodologies to support local institutions and organizations in promoting peaceful resolutions and addressing community needs through collaborative efforts. This initiative is critical for enhancing the capacity of Yemeni civil society and conducting stabilization activities in areas with low levels of violent conflict. Interested organizations currently operating in Yemen are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming solicitation, which is expected to be released on Grants.gov within 30 days. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Craig Smith at csmith@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-712-0000.

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