Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 526 10 000001
Apply for APS 526 10 000001
- The Paraguay USAID Asuncion in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improvement of Local Governance and Increasing Economic Security Program" 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 Nov 3, 2009 and posted on Nov 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $4,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Improvement of Local Governance and Increasing Economic Security Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number APS 526 10 000001) was issued by USAID/Paraguay (USAID Asuncion) to fund activities that strengthen local governance and improve economic security as part of a broader regional development effort. The core aim is to support Paraguay during its shift from long-standing de facto one-party rule toward a multi-party democratic system by helping reduce violence and criminal activity and building a more stable, resilient local environment. USAID described its specific contribution as helping establish a new level of stability in five targeted provinces in eastern Paraguay: Alto Parana, Canindeyu, Amambay, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
This opportunity was offered under a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the selected implementers would be expected to work in close partnership with USAID, with substantial involvement from the agency during implementation. The activity category is listed as Regional Development, with an additional note of “Special Legislation,†which signals the program sits within a specific policy or legislative framework tied to overseas foreign assistance (CFDA 98.001, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The solicitation anticipated making two awards, with funding levels designed for relatively large, multi-province initiatives: an award floor of $2,000,000 and an award ceiling of $4,000,000, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000 across awards. Cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to contribute resources beyond USAID funds, consistent with the solicitation’s requirements.
Eligibility was broadly open (“unrestrictedâ€), meaning any type of entity could apply unless the full announcement contained additional limitations or clarifications. The posting date and creation date were both November 3, 2009, with an original and current closing date of December 2, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on May 30, 2010, indicating it is no longer open.
For applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Cynthia Fletschner, Procurement Agent and USAID Paraguay AA Specialist, reachable by phone at 595 21 220715.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improvement of Local Governance and Increasing Economic Security Program."
2) What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 526 10 000001.
3) Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by USAID/Paraguay (USAID Asuncion).
4) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to fund activities that strengthen local governance and improve economic security as part of a broader regional development effort.
5) What broader development or political context does USAID describe for this program?
USAID framed the program as supporting Paraguay during a shift from long-standing de facto one-party rule toward a multi-party democratic system, including efforts to reduce violence and criminal activity and to build a more stable, resilient local environment.
6) What geographic areas are targeted?
USAID described its specific contribution as helping establish a new level of stability in five targeted provinces in eastern Paraguay: Alto Parana, Canindeyu, Amambay, Concepcion, and San Pedro.
7) What type of award instrument is used (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This opportunity was offered under a Cooperative Agreement.
8) What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
It means the selected implementers would be expected to work in close partnership with USAID, with substantial involvement from the agency during implementation.
9) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Regional Development.
10) What does the "Special Legislation" note indicate?
The listing includes an additional note of "Special Legislation," which signals the program sits within a specific policy or legislative framework tied to overseas foreign assistance.
11) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 98.001, described as USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
12) How many awards did the solicitation anticipate making?
The solicitation anticipated making two awards.
13) What is the award floor (minimum expected award size)?
The award floor was $2,000,000.
14) What is the award ceiling (maximum expected award size)?
The award ceiling was $4,000,000.
15) What was the estimated total funding amount across awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,000,000 across awards.
16) Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute resources beyond USAID funds, consistent with the solicitation’s requirements.
17) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning any type of entity could apply unless the full announcement contained additional limitations or clarifications.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was November 3, 2009.
19) When was the opportunity created?
The creation date was November 3, 2009.
20) What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both December 2, 2009.
21) Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2010, which indicates it is no longer open.
22) Who was the point of contact for questions or for obtaining/accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Cynthia Fletschner, Procurement Agent and USAID Paraguay AA Specialist.
23) What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 595 21 220715.
24) Where is USAID/Paraguay referenced as being located in this listing?
The listing references USAID/Paraguay as USAID Asuncion.
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