The document is a Budget Template designed for submitting proposals related to federal contracts, grants, and requests for proposals (RFPs) at state and local levels. It provides a structured format for budget proposals, requiring detailed disclosures for direct and indirect costs across five years, with a total cost summary. Key components include categories for direct labor, fringe benefits, consultants, allowances, travel, equipment, program activities, subcontracts, and other direct costs. Each item prompts the inclusion of corresponding financial details, including unit rates and quantities for accurate forecasting.
The template emphasizes the importance of inflation factors, including expatriate salary escalation (3%), national salary escalation (4%), and a general cost inflation factor (5%). The intention behind this comprehensive budget format is to enable organizations to present complete and transparent financial plans for the evaluation of government agencies, ensuring compliance with required funding specifications. Additionally, the document encourages proposal flexibility by allowing deletions or additions of rows as necessary to accommodate various items or subcontractors.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Cooperative Agreement aimed at addressing inequities in HIV prevention, care, and treatment among key populations in Burkina Faso. Open to local entities, this five-year initiative will support efforts to achieve sustainable HIV epidemic control by 2030. The program will offer comprehensive HIV services and improve the enabling environment for key populations, such as men who have sex with men, sex workers, and transgender individuals, who face significantly higher HIV prevalence rates.
The selection process consists of a two-tiered approach: Phase 1 involves Concept Paper submissions from eligible organizations, followed by Phase 2, where invited applicants will submit Full Applications. USAID emphasizes the need for local ownership and encourages strong partnerships among various stakeholders. The estimated budget for the project is $5 million, and the application deadline for Concept Papers is September 13, 2024. The initiative aligns with USAID's localization strategy and focuses on enhancing the capabilities of local organizations to sustainably manage HIV programming and resources.