USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund Program
	CFDA Number:	98.001
	CFDA Description:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
	Federal Agency Name:	Peru USAID Lima
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment Labor and Training Environment Health Law Justice and Legal Services Natural Resources Regional Development
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	SOL-527-11-000003
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jan 04, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jan 04, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 30, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 30, 2011
	Archive Date:	Oct 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	15
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$315,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$50,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$5,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 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.
Grant Description: The objective of this APS is to create the competitive environment for small development activities that benefit the communities within the USAID/Peru operating environment. The DAF cross-cuts all USAID/Peru program areas and seeks responses/grant ideas from local communities that: -Advance local economic growth. -Promote human health and education. -Foster stronger democratic practices and community level organizations. -Pursue licit livelihoods in former coca-growing regions. -Conserve the environment.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Jose Zarzar Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Phone (511) 618-1253

jzarzar@usaid.gov [jzarzar@usaid.gov]
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