USAID El Salvador and Central America Regional Mission (ES-CAM) Annual Program Statement (APS)
ID: 332969Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

El Salvador USAID-San Salvador (USAID-ELS)

Award Range

$25K - $50M

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/332969
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 19, 2021, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 19, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The USAID El Salvador and Central America Regional Mission (ES-CAM) is inviting organizations to submit proposals under its Annual Program Statement (APS) aimed at addressing development challenges that contribute to irregular migration from Central America to the United States. This APS encourages innovative solutions across various sectors, including Justice, Governance, Education, and Employment, and emphasizes collaboration with new and underutilized partners, particularly local organizations. With an estimated total program funding of $715 million and individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $50 million, the APS is open for applications until April 19, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Blanca R. Ibarra at bibarra@usaid.gov for further information and guidance on the application process.

Point(s) of Contact
bibarra@usaid.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Second Webinar 2021-6-24 SPANISH_FINAL.pdf
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
The document is a summary of a USAID webinar on the Annual Program Statement (APS) for El Salvador, outlining how organizations can apply for funding to manage USAID projects. It details the application process, eligibility criteria, and the specific focus areas such as workforce training and gender-based violence prevention. The APS aims to reduce irregular migration by fostering sustainable development in El Salvador, with particular funding opportunities for new partners and organizations under-utilized by USAID.
Second Webinar Video link June 24, 2021.pdf
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
USAID El Salvador appreciates interest in collaboration and provides a link to a video titled "¿Cómo competir para gestionar proyectos de USAID?" from a presentation held on June 24, 2021. The team hopes the resources will be helpful to potential partners.
Second.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
USAID El Salvador has expressed appreciation for the interest shown by potential collaborators in managing its projects. The organization shares a resource, a video presentation titled "¿Cómo competir para gestionar proyectos de USAID?", which was conducted on June 24, 2021. This video aims to inform and guide interested parties on how to effectively compete for project management opportunities within USAID’s framework. The video can be accessed via a provided YouTube link. USAID El Salvador hopes that this resource will be beneficial to organizations looking to engage with them. The communication emphasizes the importance of these resources in aiding potential partners in the context of federal grants and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
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