Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 527 12 000001
Apply for APS 527 12 000001
- The Peru USAID Lima in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Local Partners 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 Sep 24, 2012 and posted on Nov 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $19,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Local Organizations (Peruvian)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Local Partners Program (LPP) is a USAID/Peru grant opportunity designed to fund Peruvian local organizations to carry out community development work in areas considered vulnerable to coca cultivation. The overall aim is to support practical, locally led solutions that strengthen legal livelihoods and community wellbeing while also protecting the natural environment. USAID frames the program around two main development objectives: first, helping communities adopt a sustainable economic and social model in targeted zones where coca cultivation pressures are present; and second, improving the sustainable management of natural resources in those same targeted areas. In plain terms, the program is trying to reduce the incentives and conditions that allow illicit coca economies to take root by expanding viable alternatives, improving local resilience, and safeguarding the resource base communities depend on.
Funding is planned at a meaningful scale but spread across multiple awards. USAID indicates it intends to make roughly three to five grants under this Annual Program Statement (APS), with each grant lasting from one to three years. Across the program, USAID expects to have about $3 million to $4 million available per year, and the total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $19,750,000. Individual awards can range widely, with a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $5,000,000, which suggests USAID is open both to smaller, targeted interventions and larger, multi-year efforts depending on the proposal and the implementing organization. Importantly for many applicants, there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which lowers the barrier to entry for local entities that may not have large cash reserves.
Programmatically, USAID anticipates supporting multiple sub-programs or separate awards across three main areas. The first is Alternative Development, which generally refers to activities that help households and communities shift toward legal and sustainable income sources. While the announcement does not list specific interventions, this area commonly includes strengthening value chains for legal crops, improving market access, supporting producer organizations, boosting productivity and quality, promoting small enterprise development, and building the kinds of community-level economic systems that can compete with the pull of illicit economies. The second focus area is Natural Resource Management, aiming to ensure land, forests, water, and other resources are used in ways that remain productive over time. In practice, this can include community-based conservation, sustainable land-use planning, reforestation or agroforestry approaches, watershed protection, and improved governance and local enforcement structures that reduce environmental degradation. The third area is Basic Education, specifically linked to intercultural bilingual education, signaling an interest in education programming that respects and incorporates indigenous languages and cultural contexts. That emphasis typically aligns with goals such as improving learning outcomes, school participation, culturally appropriate teaching materials, and strengthening the capacity of local education actors in diverse linguistic communities.
Administratively, this opportunity is issued by USAID in Peru (USAID Lima) and is categorized as discretionary funding using the grant instrument type. The activity category is listed as community development, which matches the program design of channeling resources to local partners for community-centered solutions. The Funding Opportunity Number is APS-527-12-000001, and it is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The posting date is November 28, 2011, with key dates showing an original closing date of May 29, 2012 and a current closing date of November 27, 2012, followed by an archive date of December 28, 2012. Eligibility is aimed at local Peruvian organizations, and the listing notes that applicants should refer to the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for specifics, implying there may be definitions or documentation requirements around what qualifies as a local organization.
For access and submission details, the announcement points applicants to the full posting on Grants.gov. If there are problems accessing the announcement electronically, the contact person provided is Cecilia Yanez, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 51-1-618-1432. Overall, the LPP is structured as a multi-award mechanism intended to invest in locally grounded organizations that can deliver results in alternative livelihoods, sustainable environmental management, and culturally responsive basic education, with the broader strategic intent of stabilizing vulnerable areas and reducing reliance on coca-linked economies.
Local Partners Program (LPP) - USAID/Peru Grant FAQs
What is the Local Partners Program (LPP)?
The Local Partners Program (LPP) is a USAID/Peru grant opportunity intended to fund Peruvian local organizations to carry out community development work in areas considered vulnerable to coca cultivation.
What is the overall purpose of the LPP?
The overall aim is to support practical, locally led solutions that strengthen legal livelihoods and community wellbeing while also protecting the natural environment. The program is designed to reduce the incentives and conditions that allow illicit coca economies to take root by expanding viable alternatives, improving local resilience, and safeguarding natural resources.
What development objectives does USAID identify for this program?
USAID frames the program around two main development objectives: (1) helping communities adopt a sustainable economic and social model in targeted zones where coca cultivation pressures are present, and (2) improving the sustainable management of natural resources in those same targeted areas.
Who is this funding intended to support?
The opportunity is aimed at Peruvian local organizations. The listing notes that applicants should refer to the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for details on what qualifies as a local organization.
How many awards does USAID expect to make?
USAID indicates it intends to make roughly three to five grants under this Annual Program Statement (APS).
How long can each grant last?
Each grant is expected to last from one to three years.
How much funding is expected to be available each year?
Across the program, USAID expects to have about $3 million to $4 million available per year.
What is the total estimated funding for the opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $19,750,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards can range from $100,000 (minimum) up to $5,000,000 (maximum).
Is cost share or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What types of activities does the LPP plan to support?
USAID anticipates supporting multiple sub-programs or separate awards across three main areas: Alternative Development, Natural Resource Management, and Basic Education (specifically linked to intercultural bilingual education).
What does "Alternative Development" mean in this program?
Alternative Development generally refers to activities that help households and communities shift toward legal and sustainable income sources. The announcement does not list specific interventions, but it describes this area as focused on strengthening legal livelihoods and community economic systems as an alternative to illicit coca-linked economies.
What does the Natural Resource Management focus area cover?
The Natural Resource Management area aims to improve the sustainable management of land, forests, water, and other natural resources in targeted areas so resources remain productive over time and environmental degradation is reduced.
What is the Basic Education focus area, and what makes it distinct?
The Basic Education area is specifically linked to intercultural bilingual education, indicating an emphasis on education programming that respects and incorporates indigenous languages and cultural contexts.
What geographic or community context is the program targeting?
The program targets areas considered vulnerable to coca cultivation, focusing on communities facing coca cultivation pressures in the targeted zones.
What is the funding instrument and funding type?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using the grant instrument type.
Which USAID office is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by USAID in Peru (USAID Lima).
What is the activity category listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as community development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS-527-12-000001.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date is November 28, 2011. The original closing date is May 29, 2012, and the current closing date is November 27, 2012. The archive date is December 28, 2012.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and submission details?
Applicants are directed to access the full posting on Grants.gov for complete details and submission instructions.
Who can be contacted if there are problems accessing the announcement electronically?
If there are problems accessing the announcement electronically, the contact person listed is Cecilia Yanez, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 51-1-618-1432.
Is this opportunity structured as a single grant or multiple awards?
It is structured as a multi-award mechanism, with USAID expecting to make approximately three to five grants.
Does the information provided specify exact required interventions or deliverables?
No. The information provided describes broad focus areas (Alternative Development, Natural Resource Management, and Basic Education tied to intercultural bilingual education) and the program intent, but it does not list specific required interventions or deliverables in detail.
Where should applicants look for specific eligibility definitions or documentation requirements?
The listing indicates applicants should refer to the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for specifics, suggesting details and documentation requirements are contained in the full APS posting.
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