Government Accountability and Effectiveness in Peru
ID: 344395Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Peru USAID-Lima (USAID-PER)

Award Range

$0 - $12M

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/344395
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Peru is forecasting a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Government Accountability and Effectiveness in Peru," aimed at strengthening accountability systems for the management of public funds and enhancing participatory public spending decisions. This initiative is designed to improve the transparency and effectiveness of public services for vulnerable populations in targeted regions of Peru. With an estimated total program funding of $12 million and a single award anticipated, the opportunity is open to local entities as defined by USAID, while comments and critiques from other interested parties are welcomed. Key dates include a revised virtual pre-award conference scheduled for January 19, 2023, and a closing date for the Request for Information (RFI) on December 20, 2022. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Andre-Guy Soh at asoh@usaid.gov or by phone at 202-712-4674.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Andre-Guy Soh Grantor
    (202) 712-4674
    asoh@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Amendment No. 1 72052723RFI00001 AG.pdf
    Amendment.pdf
    This document is an amendment to the Request for Information (RFI) No. 72052723RFI00001, concerning the "Government Accountability and Effectiveness Activity." The main purpose of this amendment is to notify interested parties of a change in the schedule for the Virtual Pre-Award Conference, originally set for January 16, 2023, due to a federal holiday. The conference has been rescheduled to January 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM PET. The contracting officer expresses appreciation for the interest shown by potential participants and indicates that a revised meeting invite with an agenda will be provided prior to the event. This communication reflects USAID's commitment to engaging stakeholders in Peru as they prepare for this project. Overall, the document maintains a formal tone typical of government communications regarding RFPs and grant processes.
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