USAID/Benin Request for Information - Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity
ID: 347459Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Benin USAID-Cotonou (USAID-BEN)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347459
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin, aimed at enhancing economic opportunities for vulnerable youth in the region. The RFI seeks input from organizations to inform the development of programmatic objectives and strategies that improve self-sufficiency and market inclusion, particularly for young individuals at risk of recruitment by violent extremist organizations. This initiative is crucial for fostering community resilience and economic development in northern Benin. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by May 5, 2023, and should direct inquiries to Ayawo Agboto at aagboto@usaid.gov. The opportunity is categorized under community development, with no cost-sharing requirements, and is open to all eligible applicants.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ayawo Agboto Grantor
    0022957578826
    aagboto@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    RFI NELY - Signed.pdf
    RFI-72068023RFI00002 - Extension of response due date-Signed.pdf
    RFI-72068023RFI00002.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued an amendment regarding the Request for Information (RFI) 72068023RFI0002 related to the Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth initiative. This amendment extends the submission deadline for responses from April 27, 2023, to May 5, 2023. Updates regarding this extension have been made on Grants.gov and SAM.gov. All other requirements associated with the RFI remain unchanged. The communication, signed by Regional Agreement Officer Amy H. Larsen, serves to inform all interested parties about this adjustment to the submission timeline, highlighting agency responsiveness to stakeholder needs. This extension aims to ensure adequate opportunity for participation in the RFI process, underscoring USAID's commitment to international development and economic enhancement programs geared towards youth.
    RFI.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) concerning the Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin. Issued on April 13, 2023, it invites input from organizations to shape the upcoming program aimed at improving economic livelihoods for young men and women vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist organizations in northern Benin. The RFI outlines the initiative's objectives, including enhancing self-sufficiency and market inclusion through partnerships and technology. Submissions are requested by April 27, 2023, with details on organizational capabilities required. The RFI emphasizes that responses are voluntary, do not provide any advantage for future proposals, and should not include proprietary information. It seeks innovative ideas and effective strategies to tackle economic challenges in the region while aiming for community resilience and adaptation. The document is structured into sections detailing the problem statement, objectives, and specific inquiries related to the program's design and execution, encouraging diverse participation, especially from local organizations.
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