Leaders of Influence (LOI) Program

The summary for the Leaders of Influence (LOI) Program Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, the government agency offering the grant, funding award amounts, and important deadlines. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section.

Federal Grant Title:	Leaders of Influence (LOI) Program
CFDA Number:	98.001
CFDA Description:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Federal Agency Name:	Bangladesh USAID Dhaka
Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development
Category Explanation:	Information not provided
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	388-06-003
Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Posted Date:	Jul 19, 2006
Creation Date:	Jul 18, 2006
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 30, 2006
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
Archive Date:	Sep 29, 2006
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$3,600,000
Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$3,600,000
Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Applicants will be expected to creatively conceptualize and implement a wide variety of strategic consortia between Bangladeshi institutions and/or Bangladeshi-US institutions in order to contribute new ideas and significant resources and to enhance program impact. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible and encouraged to apply for this grant opportunity. USAID also encourages applications from potential new partners.
Grant Description: The United States Agency for International Development in Dhaka, Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified U.S. organizations that are interested in implementing the Missions Leaders-of-Influence (LOI) Program. Through this award, USAID/Bangladesh seeks to support and expand USAIDs current program by engaging and exposing leaders of influence to modern practices of development and democracy with the overall objective of promoting values of tolerance, diversity, social harmony and understanding in Bangladeshi society. The authority for this RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. This award will be subject to the regulations found 22 CFR 226; OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133; the Standard Provisions for U.S., Nongovernmental Recipients; and Chapter 303 of the Automated Directives System of USAID, as applicable. USAID/Bangladesh intends to award one Cooperative Agreement to implement the LOI Program, but may make multiple awards at its discretion. The prime recipient will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives of the LOI Program. Please refer to the Program Description in Section C of this RFA for a complete statement of goals and expected results.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Rafiqul Islam
Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist
Phone +880-2-885-5500 rislam@usaid.gov Rafiqul Islam
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