Borno WAS Activity
ID: 355328Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Nigeria USAID-Abuja (USAID-NIG)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355328
Timeline
    Description

    USAID-Nigeria is inviting local Nigerian organizations to submit concept notes for the Borno Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Activity, aimed at enhancing WASH services in the Maiduguri Local Government Area over a two-and-a-half-year period. The initiative seeks to address critical WASH challenges exacerbated by security issues, with objectives focused on improving access to safe drinking water, strengthening WASH services in schools and healthcare centers, and enhancing institutional capacities for sustainability. This cooperative agreement has an estimated total funding of $2.5 million, with eligibility restricted to organizations legally established in Nigeria and managed by Nigerian citizens or lawful permanent residents. Interested applicants must submit their concept notes by August 9, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Sulaiman Faruk at fsulaiman@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fsulaiman@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Partnerships
    USAID
    USAID.pdf
    USAID/Nigeria is soliciting concept notes for the Borno WASH Activity under the Partnerships for Progress Annual Program Statement. The aim is to enhance Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services, specifically targeting Maiduguri Local Government Area over two and a half years with a budget of $2.5 million. Eligibility is limited to local Nigerian organizations, with awards based on merit criteria during a two-phase review process: initial concept note evaluation followed by co-creation and full application submission for selected applicants. The initiative addresses severe WASH challenges in Borno, exacerbated by security issues and inadequate services, which are critical for health and education. Objectives include improving access to safe drinking water, strengthening WASH services in schools and healthcare centers, and enhancing institutional capacities for sustainability. Applicants must submit concise concept notes following specific guidelines, including addressing gender equality and partnership strategies. Key questions during the Q&A process clarified submission procedures, budget expectations, and eligibility criteria. The successful applicant(s) will collaborate with USAID to finalize project details aimed at creating sustainable WASH solutions in underserved communities while fostering local empowerment.
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