USAID/Papua New Guinea Peace Project
ID: 351536Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Philippines USAID-Manila (USAID-PHI)

Award Range

$21M - $26M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the USAID/Papua New Guinea Peace Project, aimed at enhancing community resilience and addressing conflict dynamics in Papua New Guinea (PNG) through a five-year cooperative agreement. The project focuses on empowering communities, particularly women and youth, by fostering peaceful conflict resolution, improving governance, and expanding equitable livelihood opportunities, especially in the provinces of Hela and Morobe. With an estimated total program funding of $26 million and a funding ceiling of $26 million, USAID intends to award one cooperative agreement to the most qualified applicant, with proposals due by February 22, 2024. Interested organizations can direct inquiries to the Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance at manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov.

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    Posted
    The USAID Papua New Guinea Peace Project NOFO outlines guidelines for organizations pursuing funding to enhance local capacities for conflict prevention, with a focus on women's participation. Questions regarding project eligibility, budget considerations, and application requirements were addressed, confirming that relevant project experiences beyond USAID are acceptable and clarifying criteria for project implementation. Eligible organizations include U.S. and non-U.S. NGOs adhering to geographic code 937, though that requirement was later amended. Each applicant must propose a management plan and demonstrate capacity to form partnerships across various social sectors. Specific funding expectations comprise at least $500,000 for micro and small grants annually, with discretion on larger grants. The application must include Technical and Business components separately, adhering to page limits and font specifications. Key frameworks, like the draft Implementation Plan and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (MELP), hold separate page limits. The document emphasizes fostering local ownership by engaging government bodies and exploring partnership opportunities. USAID intends for applicants to tailor their approaches within outlined restrictions while promoting inclusivity and addressing the unique PNG context. The document reinforces compliance with branding standards and environmental guidelines as integral to the proposal process.
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