Opportunity Information: Apply for APS 523 12 002
Apply for APS 523 12 002
- 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 "MEXICAN PARTNERSHIP 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 Jul 3, 2012 and posted on Jan 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Mexican for profit and non for profit organizations. Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, non government organizations (NGOs), associations, cooperatives, universities, civil society organizations, foundations, and private companies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MEXICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (Funding Opportunity Number APS 523 12 002) is a discretionary USAID opportunity run by the USAID Mission in Mexico (Mexico City) that invites Mexican organizations to propose projects aligned with key development priorities in the country. USAID is using an Annual Program Statement style process in which organizations first submit concept papers, and then selected applicants may be invited to submit full applications. The overall purpose is to support Mexico-focused activities across five thematic areas: global climate change, economic competitiveness, youth development, human rights, and rule of law.
A central feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on strengthening civil society and practical, on-the-ground action. The program description highlights several example activity tracks that applicants can address. In the climate space, USAID is looking for efforts that engage civil society in promoting clean energy technologies while also reducing deforestation and forest degradation, reflecting an interest in both mitigation and sustainability outcomes. On economic competitiveness, the call points to supporting competitiveness policy research and advocacy, suggesting projects that generate evidence, analyze constraints, and help stakeholders influence policy reforms that improve economic performance. For youth, USAID is interested in initiatives that increase youth capacity to play a productive role in the community, which can include leadership, workforce readiness, civic engagement, and community-based problem solving. In the human rights area, the opportunity explicitly mentions expanding human rights protection mechanisms, implying support for monitoring, protection networks, legal or psychosocial support pathways, and institutional coordination that improves protection. For rule of law, the call highlights increasing the capacity of civil society organizations to support Mexico's implementation of a new criminal justice system, pointing to programming that helps communities, watchdog groups, and service providers understand, track, and support reforms tied to criminal procedure, due process, transparency, and access to justice.
Eligibility is limited to Mexican for-profit and non-profit organizations, with a broad range of organizational types explicitly welcomed. This includes NGOs, associations, cooperatives, universities, civil society organizations, foundations, and private companies, among others. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which can reduce barriers for organizations that may not have significant unrestricted funds to contribute.
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," and the activity category is also "Other," with the detailed explanation serving as the practical guide to what USAID intends to support. Awards under this opportunity range from a floor of USD 100,000 to a ceiling of USD 1,500,000, indicating support for both smaller pilot efforts and larger, more comprehensive initiatives. The CFDA number associated with the funding is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas). The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2012, and the closing date listed is January 29, 2013.
For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically, the contact provided is Maritza Sarmiento, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Mexico City, who is identified as the point of contact for access issues and, by implication, procedural questions tied to the solicitation process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the MEXICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM?
The MEXICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM is a discretionary funding opportunity from USAID, managed by the USAID Mission in Mexico (Mexico City). It invites Mexican organizations to propose Mexico-focused projects aligned with USAID development priorities.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is APS 523 12 002.
3) Who is running this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the USAID Mission in Mexico, based in Mexico City.
4) What application process does USAID use for this opportunity?
USAID is using an Annual Program Statement (APS) process. Organizations first submit concept papers. Applicants whose concept papers are selected may be invited to submit full applications.
5) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose is to support Mexico-focused activities across five thematic areas: global climate change, economic competitiveness, youth development, human rights, and rule of law.
6) What thematic areas are eligible under this APS?
The opportunity supports activities in five thematic areas:
- Global climate change
- Economic competitiveness
- Youth development
- Human rights
- Rule of law
7) What kinds of activities are mentioned under the global climate change theme?
Example activities include efforts that engage civil society in promoting clean energy technologies while also reducing deforestation and forest degradation. This reflects interest in mitigation and sustainability outcomes.
8) What kinds of activities are mentioned under the economic competitiveness theme?
Example activities include supporting competitiveness policy research and advocacy, such as generating evidence, analyzing constraints, and helping stakeholders influence policy reforms that improve economic performance.
9) What kinds of activities are mentioned under the youth development theme?
Example activities include initiatives that increase youth capacity to play a productive role in the community, which may include leadership, workforce readiness, civic engagement, and community-based problem solving.
10) What kinds of activities are mentioned under the human rights theme?
The opportunity mentions expanding human rights protection mechanisms. This implies possible support for monitoring, protection networks, legal or psychosocial support pathways, and institutional coordination that improves protection.
11) What kinds of activities are mentioned under the rule of law theme?
The opportunity highlights increasing the capacity of civil society organizations to support Mexico's implementation of a new criminal justice system. This points to programming that helps communities, watchdog groups, and service providers understand, track, and support reforms tied to criminal procedure, due process, transparency, and access to justice.
12) Is strengthening civil society a priority in this opportunity?
Yes. A central feature of the opportunity is an emphasis on strengthening civil society and supporting practical, on-the-ground action.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Mexican for-profit and non-profit organizations.
14) What types of Mexican organizations are specifically welcomed?
A broad range of organizational types is explicitly welcomed, including NGOs, associations, cooperatives, universities, civil society organizations, foundations, and private companies, among others.
15) Are non-profits the only eligible applicants?
No. Both Mexican non-profit and Mexican for-profit organizations are eligible.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
17) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other."
18) What is the activity category?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with the program description providing practical guidance on what USAID intends to support.
19) What is the award size range for this opportunity?
Awards range from a minimum (floor) of USD 100,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of USD 1,500,000.
20) Does the award range suggest different project sizes are possible?
Yes. The stated floor and ceiling indicate support for both smaller pilot efforts and larger, more comprehensive initiatives.
21) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
22) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2012.
23) What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The closing date listed is January 29, 2013.
24) What should an organization do first when applying?
Based on the APS process described, organizations should start by submitting a concept paper. Selected applicants may later be invited to submit a full application.
25) Who can be contacted if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically can contact Maritza Sarmiento, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist at USAID Mexico City.
26) Is there a named point of contact for access or procedural questions?
Yes. Maritza Sarmiento (Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, USAID Mexico City) is identified as the point of contact for access issues and is implied to be a procedural contact for the solicitation process.
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