African Institutions Innovation Mechanism (AIIM)
ID: 147073Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Kenya USAID-Nairobi (USAID-KEN)

Award Range

$100K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/147073

Additional Information

Amendment to include additional information
Timeline
    Description

    The Kenya USAID-Nairobi is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism (AIIM), aimed at supporting agricultural initiatives in East Africa. Eligible applicants must be operational in at least two of the specified countries—Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and/or Uganda—and demonstrate majority ownership by East African citizens. The funding, which ranges from $100,000 to $2,500,000, is intended to align with the East Africa Feed the Future strategy and encourages participation from regional organizations, while U.S. firms may serve as subcontractors. Interested parties should submit their concept notes by the final closing date of January 1, 2013, and can direct inquiries to Michael Makosala at mmakosala@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mmakosala@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    q & a for concept paper first submission woc2 (kaarli sundsmo) (1).doc
    This document provides clarifications regarding eligibility and submission requirements for the USAID African Institutions Innovation Mechanism (AIIM) under Annual Program Statement No. 623-12-000001. Key points include the necessity for organizations to be regional entities, the importance of aligning proposals with the East Africa Feed the Future strategy, and that both new and established organizations are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the outlined criteria. Additionally, it confirms that while U.S. firms can subcontract, they must adhere to the primary eligibility conditions established for prime applicants.
    q.doc
    The document is an Amendment to the Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 623-12-000001 for the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism (AIIM) issued by USAID. It aims to provide responses to applicants' questions regarding eligibility criteria, submission guidelines, and program objectives. Key points highlight that only regional organizations based in East Africa are eligible to apply, which typically disqualifies international NGOs. Applicants are advised to demonstrate majority ownership by East African citizens and align their proposals with the East Africa Feed the Future strategy. Organizations can implement projects in multiple countries, not limited to a single nation, and the funding range for submissions is between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Responses to applicants emphasize inclusivity, encouraging new organizations to apply while advising them to present their capacity needs candidly. Additionally, the document clarifies that U.S. firms may serve as subcontractors, contingent upon the prime applicant meeting eligibility criteria. Overall, this amendment serves to clarify processes and encourage participation from various eligible East African entities aligned with regional sustainability and development goals.
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