Strengthening the NGO Sector

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Strengthening the NGO Sector: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as represented by the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (DCHA/PVC)is seeking applications for an Assistance Agreement to support the program entitled Strengthening The NGO Sector . The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The Recipient will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objective to strengthen local indigenous non-governmental organizations, networks and/or intermediate support organizations overseas. DCHA/PVC is working more closely and collaboratively with Missions under this program. Please refer to the Program Description for a complete statement of the objective and anticipated results.Pursuant to 22 CFR 226.81, it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance instruments. However, all reasonable, allocable, and allowable expenses, both direct and indirect, which are related to the grant program and are in accordance with applicable cost standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A-122 for non-profit organization, OMB Circular A-21 for universities, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 for-profit organizations), may be paid under the grant. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide a limited number of cooperative agreements, approximately 5 up to 10 with an estimated annual funding range from $250,000 up to $750,000 over a five-year performance period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.