Partnerships for Progress
ID: 354664Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Nigeria USAID-Abuja (USAID-NIG)

Award Range

$0 - $40M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354664
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 3, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Jun 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is offering the "Partnerships for Progress" Annual Program Statement (APS) aimed at enhancing local participation in Nigeria's development through partnerships with local organizations. This initiative focuses on empowering local actors, strengthening local systems, and ensuring sustainable development outcomes in sectors such as economic growth, education, health, and governance. Eligible applicants must be local entities based in Nigeria, including NGOs, cooperatives, and faith-based organizations, as U.S.-based organizations are not permitted to apply. USAID anticipates allocating up to $250 million across multiple awards, with a maximum award ceiling of $40 million per project. Interested parties can reach out to Maria Hassan at mahassan@usaid.gov or by phone at +234-09-461-9300 for further information, and proposals must be submitted by June 2, 2025.

Point(s) of Contact
mahassan@usaid.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Partnerships for Progress- USAID Nigeria APS.pdf
Jun 5, 2024, 11:59 PM UTC
USAID is inviting local organizations in Nigeria to submit concepts under the Partnerships for Progress Annual Program Statement aimed at enhancing local participation in development initiatives. The APS emphasizes localization, co-creation, and inclusive development, targeting areas such as economic growth, health, and governance, with a total available funding of up to $250 million for multiple five-year awards. Interested applicants must respond to specific addenda issued throughout the year, which detail eligibility criteria, submission formats, and required approaches.
Partnerships.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing the Partnerships for Progress Annual Program Statement (APS No: 72062024APS00001) aimed at advancing local participation in Nigeria’s development through partnerships with local organizations. This APS emphasizes "localization," which includes empowering local actors, strengthening local systems, and ensuring sustainable development outcomes. It is not a general request for proposals; instead, applicants must respond to specific addenda that outline USAID's priorities. Eligible applicants are local entities based in Nigeria, such as NGOs, cooperatives, and faith-based organizations, while U.S.-based organizations cannot apply. USAID expects to allocate up to $250 million across multiple awards for innovative approaches in sectors such as economic growth, education, health, and governance, with a maximum award ceiling of $40 million per project. The document outlines core principles, including locally-led participatory development, local capacity strengthening, and inclusive development reflecting diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and accessibility (DEIA). Applicants will demonstrate their understanding of local challenges and propose sustainable solutions. Co-creation and collaborative learning are vital components of this initiative, allowing local actors to lead project design and implementation while adapting best practices. Interested entities are encouraged to visit grants.gov regularly for updates and specific guidance on proposals.
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