USAID/OCE/Evidence for Cost-Effectiveness (ECE)
ID: 351464Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351464
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 13, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Agency for International Development (USAID) has posted a grant notice titled "USAID/OCE/Evidence for Cost-Effectiveness (ECE)". This notice is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) / Request for Information (RFI) and is not a solicitation for work or a request for application. The purpose of this notice is for USAID to identify capable organizations that can provide the services described below.

USAID's Office of Chief Economist (OCE) supports the Agency in improving the effectiveness of its programming and broader global engagement. The office focuses on three strategic pillars: promoting the use of cost-effectiveness evidence in Agency decision making, promoting the generation of cost-effectiveness evidence, and providing macroeconomic analysis and advice to Agency leadership.

The services being sought are related to the promotion and generation of cost-effectiveness evidence. USAID is looking for organizations that can bring strong economic theory and evidence to bear on its work. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of USAID's programming and global engagement.

This grant notice does not have a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type and category of funding activity are listed as "Other". The opportunity category is also "Other" with further details provided in the attached document.

The close date for this grant notice is January 3, 2024, and the last updated date is December 13, 2023. The award ceiling and floor are both set at $0. The archive date for this notice is January 19, 2024.

For more information or to respond to this notice, please contact Julia S Banks, the Contract Specialist, at jbanks@usaid.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
jbanks@usaid.gov
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