Request for Information (RFI) - New Activity: "Local Organizations Capacity Strengthening Platform"
ID: 354715Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Peru USAID-Lima (USAID-PER)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354715

Additional Information

https://www.usaid.gov/peru
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Peru is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and strategies for a new initiative aimed at strengthening the capacities of local organizations. The RFI seeks to collect ideas on empowering local entities to effectively manage development funding in alignment with international standards, ensuring sustainable outcomes and addressing challenges in financial management and proposal development. This initiative is part of USAID's broader goal to enhance localized development efforts in Peru, with a focus on transferring leadership responsibilities to local actors by 2030. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their organizational capabilities and technical insights by July 19, 2024, and can contact USAID/Peru at limasolicitations@usaid.gov or +511-618-1200 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    USAID/Peru
    (511) 618-1200
    limasolicitations@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI - SPA - Local Organizations Capacity Strengthening Platform.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights and strategies for a new initiative aimed at strengthening the capacities of local organizations in Peru. The RFI, which closes on July 19, 2024, seeks to collect ideas on empowering local entities to effectively manage development funding aligned with international standards, ensuring sustainable outcomes. The RFI emphasizes the importance of local ownership and accountability in development projects, as USAID aims to transfer leadership responsibilities to local actors by 2030, targeting a 50% local community involvement in program design and implementation. The information collected will inform the design of a demand-driven platform facilitating capacity-building for local partners, emphasizing the need to address challenges faced by these organizations, particularly in financial management and proposal development. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their organizational capabilities and technical insights, while adhering to specific guidelines outlined in the document. This RFI is part of USAID's broader goal to enhance the efficacy of localized development efforts in Peru, ensuring that future funding and support align with existing local capacities and priorities.
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