USAID Multisectoral Resilience Activity
ID: 357764Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Nigeria USAID-Abuja (USAID-NIG)

Award Range

$0 - $17M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357764
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking innovative ideas for the USAID Multisectoral Resilience Activity, aimed at enhancing economic resilience in Sokoto and Zamfara States, Nigeria. This initiative invites stakeholders to propose locally led and inclusive interventions that address poverty, improve livelihoods, and increase self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations. The activity is designed to bolster economic opportunities, promote social cohesion, and strengthen market systems, aligning with USAID/Nigeria’s broader goals of fostering inclusive economic growth and governance. Interested parties must submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by January 17, 2025, with a funding ceiling of $17 million and no cost-sharing requirement. For further inquiries, contact Emeka O Nnoaham at ennoaham@usaid.gov or by phone at +23494619326.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ennoaham@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the new USAID Multisectoral Resilience Activity aimed at enhancing economic resilience in Sokoto and Zamfara States, Nigeria. The RFI invites stakeholders to provide comments and suggestions on locally led interventions that address poverty, improve livelihoods, and increase self-sufficiency. Key expected outcomes of the activity include bolstering economic opportunities, livelihood diversification, social cohesion, natural resource management, food security, and market system strengthening. USAID emphasizes a conflict-sensitive and inclusive approach, focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in its developmental efforts. The initiative aligns with USAID/Nigeria’s broader goals of promoting inclusive economic growth, health, education, and governance. Responses to the RFI, due by January 17, 2025, should detail respondents' technical capabilities and organizational expertise without submitting sensitive information. This RFI serves as a market research tool to inform future project designs and is not a solicitation for proposals.
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