USAID Sahel Information Integrity -Annual Program Statement (APS)
ID: 355202Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Senegal USAID-Dakar (USAID-SEN)

Award Range

$15M - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Information and Statistics

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355202

Additional Information

https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/opportunity/manageOpportunity.faces?oppId=355202
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting submissions for concept papers under the Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "USAID Sahel Information Integrity," aimed at strengthening information integrity and resilience in the Sahel region. The program seeks innovative approaches to enhance local and regional information ecosystems, particularly in Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mauritania, while also allowing for potential collaborations in additional countries with prior approval. This initiative is crucial for combating misinformation and supporting regional stability, with a total funding amount of $15 million anticipated for one award, and a submission deadline of August 2, 2024. Interested applicants can direct inquiries to Aminata Diallo at amdiallo@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amdiallo@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Addendum
    USAID.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Questions & Answers (Q&A) document related to the Annual Program Statement (APS) #72068524APS00003, which focuses on establishing information integrity and resilience in the Sahel region. The Q&A clarifies procedures for submitting concept papers, with a deadline extension to August 02, 2024. USAID emphasizes that submitting concept papers is at the applicant’s risk, without any commitment or obligation by the U.S. Government to award funding. Key clarifications include: providing an overview of only relevant programs over the past five years; confirming that the application overview does not count towards the ten-page limit for concept papers; and allowing the inclusion of 10-point font for charts and tables. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative approaches in their submissions and can include country collaborations beyond primary target areas, subject to approval. The aim of the APS is to strengthen local information systems and support organizations in combating misinformation. USAID reiterates its commitment to localization by encouraging applicants to dedicate at least 50% of direct costs to local partners. This initiative showcases USAID's adaptive approach in engaging local actors to enhance information integrity in the Sahel region and support regional stability.
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