NPI Annual Program Statement (New Partnerships Initiative (NPI)/Conflict Prevention and Recovery Program (CPRP) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance)
ID: 353503Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Award Range

$0 - $45M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353503
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the Annual Program Statement (APS) for the New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) and Conflict Prevention and Recovery Program (CPRP), aimed at engaging new, nontraditional, and local partners to enhance development goals in conflict-affected regions. The initiative focuses on fostering local leadership, improving equity, and lowering barriers to partnerships, with an emphasis on innovative solutions and rigorous accountability frameworks. With a funding ceiling of $45 million and no cost-sharing requirement, interested applicants must submit concept papers in response to specific addenda issued by USAID’s Missions or Bureaus by April 10, 2025. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Madeleine Rapp at marapp@usaid.gov or by phone at 716-491-2991.

    Point(s) of Contact
    marapp@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    APS No. 7200AA24APS00005..pdf
    APS.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the Annual Program Statement (APS) for the New Partnerships Initiative (NPI) and Conflict Prevention and Recovery Program (CPRP). The initiative aims to engage new, nontraditional, and local partners to enhance development goals in regions at risk of or recovering from conflict, focusing on fostering equity and local leadership. The APS, numbered 7200AA24APS00005, describes a phased application process for funding, beginning with submission of concept papers in response to specific addenda issued by USAID’s Missions or Bureaus. Key objectives include local capacity strengthening, co-creation of projects with partners, and lowering barriers to partnerships. Various types of awards may be defined for applications, and eligibility criteria include definitions for local entities, nontraditional partners, and regional organizations. The initiative prioritizes innovative solutions, rigorous accountability frameworks, and Doing No Harm (DNH) principles throughout all activities. USAID encourages potential applicants to collaborate closely during the design and implementation of projects, aiming for sustainable outcomes aligned with their broader programmatic goals. The timeline for questions, concept paper submissions, and awards spans from April 2024 to April 2025, with specific guidelines detailed in separate addenda.
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