Tunisia Resilience and Community Empowerment (TRACE)
ID: 301155Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Middle East Regional Platform USAID-MERP (USAID-MERP)

Award Range

$0 - $50M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/301155
Timeline
    Description

    The Middle East Regional Platform of USAID (USAID-MERP) is preparing to issue a funding opportunity for the "Tunisia Resilience and Community Empowerment" (TRACE) initiative. This program aims to enhance community resilience and empowerment in Tunisia through a five-year cooperative agreement, with an anticipated funding ceiling of up to $49.7 million, subject to the availability of funds. The TRACE initiative is crucial for fostering community development and addressing local challenges in Tunisia. Interested applicants can reach out to Seilkhan Yeleussizov at syeleussizov@usaid.gov for further information, although no applications are currently being accepted as this is a pre-solicitation notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    syeleussizov@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    TRACE DRAFT PD.docx
    TRACE.bin
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