Democracy Indicators Monitoring Survey 4 (DIMS4)
ID: 353880Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$13M - $13M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353880
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Democracy Indicators Monitoring Survey 4 (DIMS4)" aimed at enhancing citizen-responsive governance and democratic development in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. The initiative seeks to collect rigorous public opinion data, disseminate findings, innovate survey methodologies, and build local research capacity across approximately 15 countries, continuing the efforts of the previous DIMS3 project. This cooperative agreement has an estimated total program funding of $12.5 million, with a ceiling and floor of $12.5 million for each award, and is expected to result in five awards. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Hillary Marshall at hmarshall@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-567-5313.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hmarshall@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ANNEX 1 - Summary Budget Template.xlsx
    ANNEX 4 - Request for Categorical Exclusion.pdf
    ANNEX.bin
    ANNEX.pdf
    The document outlines the Request for Categorical Exclusion (RCE) for the Democracy Indicators Monitoring Survey 4 (DIMS4) project, which will be implemented in the Latin America and Caribbean region from October 2024 to September 2029. DIMS4 aims to enhance democracy through public opinion surveys, evaluation research, data dissemination, and training local stakeholders across approximately 15 countries. The project is a continuation of the previous DIMS3 initiative, seeking to build stakeholder capacity and innovate survey methodologies without significant environmental impact, thus qualifying for a Categorical Exclusion under 22 CFR 216. The analysis confirms that the project's activities pose low climate risks and do not require an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or Environmental Assessment (EA). The document emphasizes the need for integrated environmental compliance measures in project implementation and monitoring. It also summarizes how climate risks, such as extreme weather impacting logistics, are managed, ultimately aiming to support evidence-driven governance and policymaking.
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