Request for Comments to Draft PD
ID: 345776Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

USAID-VIETNAM (USAID-VIE)

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/345776
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Vietnam is seeking comments on the draft Program Description for its upcoming Cooperative Agreement related to the Inclusion III-b activity, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in Vietnam. The initiative, which will run from September 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026, focuses on providing direct rehabilitation services, improving caregiver support, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, particularly for those affected by Agent Orange. This project builds on over three decades of USAID's collaboration with the Vietnamese government to improve disability policies and services, emphasizing the active participation of persons with disabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback to Hoa Nguyen at hoanguyen@usaid.gov and Patrick Kollars at pkollars@usaid.gov by February 9, 2023, as the final Notice of Funding Opportunity is anticipated to be released in late February 2023.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hoa Nguyen Grantor
    842439352185
    hoanguyen@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    DRAF PROGRAM DESCRIPTION_INCLUSION III-b.pdf
    DRAF.pdf
    The USAID/Vietnam Disability Project, titled INCLUSION III-b, aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, particularly those affected by Agent Orange, between September 1, 2023, and December 31, 2026. This initiative builds on over three decades of USAID's support, collaborating with the Vietnamese government to expand rehabilitation and social services, improve disability policies, and enhance partners’ management capacities. Key objectives include providing direct rehabilitation services to approximately 7,875 individuals, improving caregiver support, facilitating independent living, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards in public facilities. The project emphasizes the engagement of persons with disabilities as active participants and stakeholders in all phases. A minimum of 55% of the project budget is allocated to direct assistance for beneficiaries, promoting localized and sustainable interventions. Successful program implementation relies on strategic partnerships, adaptive approaches based on community needs, and a focus on gender equality and social inclusion. The overall framework and guidelines for the INCLUSION III-b project align with the Vietnamese government’s commitments and previous development efforts, highlighting a collaborative effort towards better services for persons with disabilities in Vietnam.
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