Feed the Future Connecting Value Chains in the Verapaces
ID: 344875Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City (USAID-GUA)

Award Range

$15M - $20M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/344875
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Feed the Future Connecting Value Chains in the Verapaces," aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience in rural communities of Guatemala's Alta and Baja Verapaz regions. The initiative seeks to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by providing market-based economic opportunities, with specific objectives including increasing crop productivity, expanding market access, strengthening climate resilience, and promoting better nutrition and hygiene practices. This program is critical for addressing food insecurity and irregular migration, with a total funding amount of $20 million available over five years. Interested applicants, particularly local Guatemalan consortia with relevant expertise, must submit concept papers by February 13, 2023, with the anticipated award date set for September 29, 2023. For further inquiries, contact Carolina Villegas at cvillegas@usaid.gov or by phone at 502-2422-4126.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carolina Villegas Negotiator
    50224224126
    cvillegas@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Attachment No. 1 QandA - Amendment No.2..pdf
    Attachment No. 2 Power Point Presentation Pre-Application Meetings FtF Verapaces.pdf
    Attachment No. 3 Spanish Version of RFA.pdf
    Attachment.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement under the Feed the Future initiative in Guatemala, titled "Conectando Cadenas de Valor en las Verapaces." The program aims to enhance local capacity and reduce food insecurity and irregular migration by investing $20 million over five years in key areas: improving agricultural productivity, increasing market access for smallholder farmers, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting better nutrition. Eligible applicants include local Guatemalan consortia with expertise in agriculture and community engagement; U.S.-based and international organizations may participate if they have regional experience. The selection process consists of two phases: an initial concept paper followed by invited full proposals. The document emphasizes the necessity for collaboration with local government entities and includes specific criteria and objectives aligned with broader strategies to foster economic prosperity, inclusion, and effective governance in high-migration areas. The ultimate goal is to create sustainable economic opportunities that will contribute positively to the quality of life while addressing the root causes of migration.
    FtF Verapaces RFA - Amendment No. 2 - signed.pdf
    FtF.pdf
    This document is Amendment No. 02 to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 72052023RFA00002 for the "Feed the Future Connecting Value Chains in the Verapaces" initiative by USAID. The amendment serves three primary purposes: to address questions received during pre-application meetings and via email; to share a PowerPoint presentation from said meetings; and to provide a courtesy Spanish version of the RFA. It clearly states that the English version will prevail in the event of discrepancies. The amendment also emphasizes that all other aspects of the original RFA remain unchanged. Attached to the document are a Questions & Answers document, the PowerPoint presentation, and the Spanish version of the RFA. Overall, this communication reflects the government’s commitment to providing clarity and accessibility to potential applicants for funding under this initiative, which aims to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve local economies in the Verapaces region of Guatemala.
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