Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 523 12 003
Apply for APS 523 12 003
- The Mexico USAID Mexico City in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GDA APS 2012 Addendum Mexico" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 3, 2012 and posted on Apr 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The following list of potential applicants is not inclusive and is provided for illustrative purposes only. USAID welcomes applications from many types of organizations including U.S. and non U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, U.S. and non U.S. Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), faith based organizations, international organizations, U.S. and non U.S. colleges and universities, civic groups, regional organizations, etc. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.
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Opportunity Summary:
The GDA APS 2012 Addendum Mexico (Funding Opportunity Number APS 523-12-003) is a special call issued by USAID/Mexico under the broader FY 2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 12-000003). In practical terms, it invites organizations to submit concept papers for public-private alliance activities in Mexico that align with U.S. government development priorities, specifically the pillars of private sector competitiveness, environment, and education for work. This addendum does not replace the worldwide GDA APS; it simply targets the global APS toward Mexico-specific priorities, and unless the addendum states otherwise, the standard terms and conditions of the worldwide GDA APS still apply.
The addendum highlights three main objectives that proposed alliances should address. First, it seeks efforts that help mitigate the effects of global climate change, with particular emphasis on the energy and forestry sectors. This signals interest in projects that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy practices, strengthen sustainable forest management, or otherwise contribute to climate-related outcomes in sectors where Mexico has significant mitigation opportunities. Second, it calls for improving the availability, relevance, and quality of youth leadership and workforce development programs, especially in communities most affected by crime and violence. This points to interventions that connect young people to meaningful skills training, employability pathways, and leadership development in higher-risk areas where economic opportunity and social stability are closely linked. Third, it supports Mexico's implementation of a new criminal justice system, indicating USAID interest in reforms, capacity building, and modernization efforts that strengthen justice sector performance and rule of law outcomes.
A central feature of this opportunity is the Global Development Alliance model, which is built on leveraging private sector resources alongside USAID funding. USAID states that it expects alliance proposals to leverage private sector resources at a minimum ratio of 1:1. In other words, applicants need to bring at least an equal amount of private sector resources compared to the amount requested from USAID. Proposals that do not meet this minimum leverage threshold will not be considered under this announcement. The worldwide GDA APS provides the detailed definition and criteria for what counts as leverage, and applicants are expected to follow those standards when documenting and proposing their resource commitments and partnerships.
The opportunity is listed as discretionary and may result in either a cooperative agreement or a grant, reflecting that USAID may choose an instrument depending on the nature of the proposed collaboration and the level of USAID involvement anticipated during implementation. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that the "other" category corresponds to the three stated objectives: climate change mitigation in energy and forestry, youth leadership and workforce development in violence-affected communities, and criminal justice system implementation support. The notice does not specify award minimums or maximums (award floor and ceiling are both listed as 0), which typically means applicants should rely on the full APS guidance and tailor budgets to the scope and leverage of the alliance rather than targeting a predefined funding band in this addendum.
Eligibility is broad and inclusive. USAID indicates it welcomes applications from many types of legally recognized entities, including U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, non-governmental organizations (including faith-based organizations), international organizations, colleges and universities, civic groups, and regional organizations. The eligibility list is explicitly illustrative rather than exhaustive, signaling that partnerships can be creatively structured so long as the applicant organization is legally recognized under applicable law and the proposal meets the GDA requirements, especially the private sector leverage expectation.
Key dates included in the notice show it was posted on April 12, 2012, with an original and current closing date of January 31, 2013, and a creation date of July 3, 2012. The CFDA number provided is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. For access issues related to the full announcement, the notice lists a point of contact: Kim Delaney, Program Officer, USAID/Mexico (Mexico City).
FAQs - GDA APS 2012 Addendum Mexico (APS 523-12-003)
What is the GDA APS 2012 Addendum Mexico (Funding Opportunity Number APS 523-12-003)?
It is a special call from USAID/Mexico that invites concept papers for public-private alliance activities in Mexico. It sits under the broader FY 2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS No. APS OAA 12-000003) and focuses that global APS on Mexico-specific priorities.
Does this addendum replace the worldwide GDA APS?
No. The addendum does not replace the worldwide GDA APS. It targets the global APS toward Mexico-specific priorities, and unless the addendum states otherwise, the standard terms and conditions of the worldwide GDA APS still apply.
What type of submission is USAID asking for under this addendum?
USAID/Mexico is inviting organizations to submit concept papers for proposed public-private alliance activities in Mexico that align with U.S. government development priorities described in the addendum.
What development priority areas does this addendum emphasize?
The addendum aligns with U.S. government development priorities and emphasizes three pillars: private sector competitiveness, environment, and education for work.
What are the main objectives that proposed alliances should address?
The addendum highlights three main objectives: (1) mitigating the effects of global climate change, especially in the energy and forestry sectors; (2) improving the availability, relevance, and quality of youth leadership and workforce development programs, especially in communities most affected by crime and violence; and (3) supporting Mexico's implementation of a new criminal justice system.
What kinds of projects fit the climate change objective?
The addendum signals interest in efforts that mitigate global climate change, with particular emphasis on the energy and forestry sectors. Examples of the kinds of outcomes implied include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy practices, strengthening sustainable forest management, or achieving other climate-related outcomes in those sectors.
What does the addendum prioritize for youth leadership and workforce development?
It prioritizes improving the availability, relevance, and quality of youth leadership and workforce development programs, especially in communities most affected by crime and violence. This points to interventions that connect young people to meaningful skills training, employability pathways, and leadership development in higher-risk areas.
What does support for the new criminal justice system include?
The addendum indicates interest in supporting Mexico's implementation of a new criminal justice system, including reforms, capacity building, and modernization efforts that strengthen justice sector performance and rule of law outcomes.
What is the Global Development Alliance (GDA) model in this opportunity?
The GDA model is built on leveraging private sector resources alongside USAID funding. This addendum is specifically framed around public-private alliances, meaning proposals are expected to include private sector participation and resources as a central element.
Is there a minimum leverage requirement?
Yes. USAID expects alliance proposals to leverage private sector resources at a minimum ratio of 1:1. Applicants must bring at least an equal amount of private sector resources compared to the amount requested from USAID.
What happens if a proposal does not meet the 1:1 leverage threshold?
Proposals that do not meet the minimum 1:1 private sector leverage threshold will not be considered under this announcement.
Where do applicants find the definition and criteria for what counts as leverage?
The worldwide GDA APS provides the detailed definition and criteria for what counts as leverage. Applicants are expected to follow those standards when documenting and proposing resource commitments and partnerships.
What kind of award instrument might USAID use for this opportunity?
The notice states the opportunity may result in either a cooperative agreement or a grant. USAID may choose the instrument depending on the nature of the proposed collaboration and the level of USAID involvement anticipated during implementation.
Is this funding opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other." In this notice, "Other" corresponds to the three stated objectives: climate change mitigation (energy and forestry), youth leadership and workforce development (in violence-affected communities), and criminal justice system implementation support.
Are there stated minimum or maximum award amounts?
No. The notice lists both the award floor and award ceiling as 0, and it does not specify minimums or maximums. This typically means applicants should rely on the full APS guidance and tailor budgets to the scope and leverage of the proposed alliance rather than targeting a predefined funding band in this addendum.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. USAID indicates it welcomes applications from many types of legally recognized entities, including U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, non-governmental organizations (including faith-based organizations), international organizations, colleges and universities, civic groups, and regional organizations.
Is the eligibility list limited to only those entity types?
No. The eligibility list is explicitly illustrative rather than exhaustive, meaning partnerships can be structured in different ways as long as the applicant organization is legally recognized under applicable law and the proposal meets GDA requirements (including the private sector leverage expectation).
Is this addendum focused on a specific country?
Yes. This addendum targets the worldwide GDA APS toward Mexico-specific priorities and invites alliance activities in Mexico.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The notice was posted on April 12, 2012. The original and current closing date is January 31, 2013. The creation date listed is July 3, 2012.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
Who is the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The notice lists Kim Delaney, Program Officer, USAID/Mexico (Mexico City) as the point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement.
Which USAID office issued this addendum?
This addendum was issued by USAID/Mexico.
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