Opportunity Information: Apply for SOL 527 11 000003
Apply for SOL 527 11 000003
- The Peru USAID Lima in the agriculture business and commerce community development education employment, labor and training environment health law, justice and legal services natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund 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 Jan 4, 2011 and posted on Jan 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $315,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants must be local Peruvian non governmental organizations, such as private, non profit organizations (or for profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, mothers clubs, local community based organizations, grassroots establishments, municipalities or local government bodies, and/or relevant special interest associations. This Annual Program Statement focuses on establishing grant opportunities for small development activities that address basic community needs. Applications for financial assistance under the DAF must clearly demonstrate community participation, in kind labor, cash contributions, and engagement in the proposed activity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund (DAF) Program, announced under Funding Opportunity Number SOL 527 11 000003, is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to fund small, community-driven development activities within USAID/Peru's operating areas. The core purpose of the Annual Program Statement (APS) is to create a competitive pipeline of locally generated project ideas that respond to practical community needs while also aligning with USAID/Peru's broader development priorities. Rather than being limited to one sector, the DAF is intentionally cross-cutting, meaning proposals can come from many different fields as long as they clearly contribute to local development outcomes.
The program is seeking grant concepts and applications that advance one or more of several priority objectives. These include strengthening local economic growth, improving human health and education, and supporting stronger democratic practices along with more effective community-level organizations. It also places emphasis on supporting licit livelihoods in areas formerly associated with coca cultivation, reflecting an interest in sustainable, legal economic alternatives in those regions. Environmental conservation is another key priority area, so proposals that protect natural resources or improve environmental outcomes are also responsive. In terms of activity scope, the eligible funding activity categories are broad and include agriculture, business and commerce, community development, education, employment and workforce training, environment, health, law and justice, natural resources, and regional development.
The APS anticipates making about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of USD 315,000. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of USD 5,000 to a ceiling of USD 50,000, reinforcing the program's focus on small-scale, practical initiatives rather than large infrastructure or multi-year major programs. The funding instrument is a grant, and applicants should plan for cost sharing or matching, as the opportunity explicitly requires it. A central feature of this program is the expectation of strong community ownership, so successful applications must clearly demonstrate meaningful community participation, including in-kind labor contributions, cash contributions when feasible, and ongoing local engagement in planning and implementing the proposed activity.
Eligibility is restricted to local Peruvian entities. USAID specifies that applicants must be Peruvian non-governmental organizations and similar local institutions, which can include private non-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities and research organizations, professional associations, mothers clubs, local community-based organizations, grassroots groups, municipalities or other local government bodies, and relevant special interest associations. For-profit companies may also be eligible if they are willing to forego profits, reflecting an expectation that the assistance serves a development purpose rather than commercial gain. Overall, the eligibility language signals that USAID is prioritizing locally rooted organizations that are close to the communities they serve and capable of mobilizing local participation and contributions.
The opportunity was posted and created on January 4, 2011, with an application closing date of September 30, 2011, and an archive date of October 30, 2011. The administering office is USAID Peru in Lima. For applicants who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Jose Zarzar, Acquisition Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at (511) 618 1253 or by email at jzarzar@usaid.gov.
FAQs: USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund (DAF) Program (SOL 527 11 000003)
What is the USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund (DAF) Program?
The USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund (DAF) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to fund small, community-driven development activities within USAID/Peru's operating areas. It is designed to support locally generated ideas that address practical community needs while aligning with USAID/Peru's broader development priorities.
What is the purpose of the Annual Program Statement (APS) for this opportunity?
The APS is intended to create a competitive pipeline of locally generated project ideas. Concepts and applications should respond to practical community needs and also connect clearly to USAID/Peru's development priorities.
Is this opportunity limited to one sector or theme?
No. The DAF is intentionally cross-cutting. Proposals may come from many different fields as long as they contribute to local development outcomes and align with the stated priorities.
What priority objectives is USAID/Peru looking to support?
Grant concepts and applications should advance one or more of the following objectives: strengthening local economic growth; improving human health and education; supporting stronger democratic practices and more effective community-level organizations; supporting licit livelihoods in areas formerly associated with coca cultivation; and environmental conservation and protection of natural resources.
What types of activities or sectors are eligible under this APS?
Eligible activity categories are broad and include agriculture, business and commerce, community development, education, employment and workforce training, environment, health, law and justice, natural resources, and regional development.
How many awards does the APS anticipate making?
The APS anticipates making about 15 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is USD 315,000.
What is the expected grant size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from a minimum (floor) of USD 5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of USD 50,000.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly requires cost sharing or matching.
What does USAID/Peru expect in terms of community participation and ownership?
A central feature of this program is strong community ownership. Successful applications should demonstrate meaningful community participation, including in-kind labor contributions, cash contributions when feasible, and ongoing local engagement in planning and implementing the proposed activity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to local Peruvian entities. USAID specifies Peruvian non-governmental organizations and similar local institutions as eligible applicants.
What kinds of local Peruvian organizations are considered eligible?
Examples listed include private non-profit organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities and research organizations, professional associations, mothers clubs, local community-based organizations, grassroots groups, municipalities or other local government bodies, and relevant special interest associations.
Can for-profit companies apply?
For-profit companies may be eligible if they are willing to forego profits, reflecting the expectation that assistance is for development purposes rather than commercial gain.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SOL 527 11 000003.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 4, 2011. The application closing date was September 30, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 30, 2011.
Which USAID office is administering this opportunity?
The administering office is USAID Peru in Lima.
Who was the listed point of contact for applicants with electronic access issues?
The listed point of contact was Jose Zarzar, Acquisition Assistance Specialist.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Applicants could reach Jose Zarzar by phone at (511) 618 1253 or by email at jzarzar@usaid.gov.
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