Mexico CDCS Annual Program Statement
ID: 353979Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mexico USAID-Mexico City (USAID-MEX)

Award Range

$100K - $100M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353979
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting proposals under the Mexico CDCS Annual Program Statement (APS) to support initiatives aimed at enhancing U.S.-Mexico strategic partnerships focused on mutual security and prosperity. The APS seeks concept papers and full applications that align with its objectives, particularly in reducing impunity and violence in targeted regions, promoting transparent and climate-resilient economic growth, and addressing irregular migration issues. This opportunity is crucial for fostering community resilience and collaboration to mitigate youth recruitment into crime and violence, with a funding range between $100,000 and $100 million. Interested applicants can reach out to the USAID/Mexico Office of Acquisition and Assistance at mexicoaa@usaid.gov, with proposals due by May 2, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mexicoaa@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    APS Addendum - Youth Reinsertion and Risk Reduction Activity - signed.pdf
    USAID/Mexico has issued an addendum to its Annual Program Statement, calling for Concept Papers related to the "Youth Reinsertion and Risk Reduction" program, aimed at addressing youth-related security issues, substance abuse, and the recruitment of youth by criminal organizations. The program seeks to enhance coordination among government, civil society, and private sector entities to implement evidence-based prevention and reintegration strategies, with a funding opportunity of up to $5 million over five years and a submission deadline of May 31, 2024. Eligible applicants include local Mexican entities such as NGOs and educational institutions, while submission requirements emphasize adherence to specific formatting standards and deadlines.
    APS.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued an addendum for concept papers under the Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "Youth Reinsertion and Risk Reduction." This program focuses on addressing youth security issues in Mexico, such as recruitment by transnational criminal organizations, substance abuse, and cycles of violence. It aims to reinforce government and civil society efforts to provide effective treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration for vulnerable youth, with particular emphasis on tackling the dangers associated with fentanyl. The program has outlined three main objectives: enhancing collaboration among stakeholders for evidence-based prevention models, improving access to substance abuse treatments for at-risk youth, and facilitating reintegration mechanisms for formerly incarcerated youth at risk of recruitment. The initiative is budgeted for up to $5 million over five years, and implementation is expected to start in August 2024. Eligible applicants include local Mexican entities such as governmental and non-governmental organizations. The addendum outlines a merit review process to evaluate concept papers based on alignment with USAID objectives, technical soundness, sustainability, equity, and understanding of project inception. Overall, it emphasizes a community-centric approach and the importance of cross-sector collaboration to mitigate youth recruitment into crime while fostering resilience against violence.
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