Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development
ID: 148373Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/148373
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a Cooperative Agreement under the Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development Program (PCID) aimed at enhancing infrastructure in Palestinian communities, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza. The program's objectives include improving access to water and sanitation, upgrading health facilities, and enhancing educational infrastructure, with a focus on rural and vulnerable areas facing significant service shortages. This initiative is crucial for addressing urgent community needs and fostering economic opportunities through improved basic services. Interested applicants, particularly U.S. nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, must submit their proposals by May 29, 2012, and are encouraged to include a 15% cost share to enhance program effectiveness. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Claudia Koziol at USAID via email at WBG-OCM-packages@usaid.gov or by phone at 972-3-519-8507.

    Point(s) of Contact
    WBG-OCM-packages@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    pcid q&a responses.pdf
    The USAID/West Bank and Gaza RFA 294-12-000006 document provides clarifications on various aspects of the Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development Program (PCID), including submission guidelines, program objectives, and technical application requirements. Key points include a closing date of May 29, 2012, at 16:00 Local Time, clear delineation of submission formats, and the separate treatment of technical and cost applications. Additionally, it states that PCID does not have a specific budget set-aside for women's activities but emphasizes the importance of addressing their needs in project identification and design.
    pcid.pdf
    The USAID/West Bank and Gaza's “Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development” Program (PCID) seeks to address infrastructure needs within Palestinian communities, featuring both rapid response and Window of Opportunity components. The program's closing date is May 29, 2012, at 16:00 Local Time, Israel, and comprises various sectors including water, sanitation, and associated community needs, without a specific urban focus. The technical application is limited to 20 pages, excluding the cover page, table of contents, and executive summary, while appendices can contain additional documents. Applicants must ensure submissions comply with specified formats, including MS Excel for budgets and PDF for technical applications. The program emphasizes gender considerations and the active involvement of women, although there are no mandated budget percentages allocated for women's activities. A 15% cost share of the total program is suggested, focusing on program effectiveness and community needs. This document serves as a clarification tool for applicants responding to the Request for Applications (RFA) specific to community infrastructure development initiatives supported by USAID. It aims to ensure accurate compliance and understanding of the proposal requirements.
    rfa 294-12-000006 amendment one.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to Application No. RFA-294-12-000006 for the Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development Program (PCID), issued on April 30, 2012. Key revisions include a change in submission time, clarification of program focus on water and sanitation needs in underserved communities in the West Bank and Gaza, and details on coordination mechanisms necessary for project implementation. The PCID aims to enhance access to essential infrastructure while ensuring sustainability and effective local partnerships despite existing political challenges.
    rfa.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to the Request for Application (RFA) No. 294-12-000006 for the Palestinian Community Infrastructure Development (PCID) Program, issued by USAID. The primary purpose is to enhance water and sanitation infrastructure in underserved Palestinian communities in the West Bank and Gaza. The program aims to increase access to essential services, improve sustainability of systems, and respond rapidly to urgent infrastructure needs, with at least 60% of the budget dedicated to water and sanitation projects. Key modifications include a shift in geographic focus, revised instructions for application submissions, and updated program objectives. The technical considerations emphasize the necessity for partnerships with local firms for effective project execution, and the importance of addressing community needs through consultation with relevant local authorities. Coordination with Israeli and Palestinian entities will be essential for permitting and logistical approval. The amendment underscores adherence to established USAID policies while aiming to build on previous assessments to identify and prioritize community needs effectively, ensuring a timely and efficient implementation under challenging conditions. The document emphasizes collaboration and accountability as central principles guiding the program's execution.
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