USAID South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity.
ID: 356525Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Sudan (USAID)-Juba (USAID-SSD)

Award Range

$0 - $35M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356525
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking public input through a Request for Information (RFI) for the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity. This initiative aims to gather insights to develop an effective acquisition strategy that addresses ongoing communal conflicts and promotes sustainable peace in South Sudan, with a focus on enhancing social cohesion and improving access to independent media for vulnerable populations, including women, youth, and internally displaced persons. The anticipated funding for this program is estimated at $5 to $7 million annually over five years, with the RFI open until October 21, 2024. Interested parties can submit their feedback electronically, and for further inquiries, they may contact Awad Bako at abako@usaid.gov or by phone at 00211912117855.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Awad Bako Grantor
    00211912117855
    abako@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    20240821.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in South Sudan is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather public feedback for the USAID South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media Activity (PBIM). This RFI, open until October 21, 2024, seeks input to develop a robust acquisition strategy addressing ongoing communal conflicts and promoting sustainable peace in South Sudan. The PBIM initiative aims to enhance social cohesion, support community resilience, and improve access to independent media, particularly targeted at vulnerable populations such as women, youth, and internally displaced persons. The RFI outlines specific areas for input, including recommended geographical focus for peacebuilding activities, innovative approaches to conflict resolution, and strategies to promote participation among marginalized communities. The anticipated funding for this program ranges from $5 to $7 million annually for five years. USAID emphasizes that this RFI is not a solicitation for proposals but a means to gather insights for effective program design. Responses will be confidential and used solely for planning purposes, potentially influencing future solicitations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit feedback electronically, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to submission guidelines.
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