FATA Economic Stabilization Program (ESP)

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FATA Economic Stabilization Program (ESP): The Economic Stabilization Program (ESP) will be a four-year, multimillion dollar project to create jobs and improve economic opportunities in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) by improving the productivity of farmers and livestock holders and expanding micro and small enterprises. The ESP takes a comprehensive approach. On-farm, it will improve farmers’ skills and access to high quality inputs, and increase the agricultural resource base. Off-farm, it will support establishment of micro and small enterprises, strengthen supply chains, rehabilitate and strengthen market infrastructure, and help develop local business/trade associations.

Federal Grant Title:	FATA Economic Stabilization Program (ESP)
Federal Agency Name:	Pakistan USAID Islamabad
Grant Categories:	Other
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-391-14-000004
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	98.001
CFDA Descriptions:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Current Application Deadline:	Feb 14, 2014
Original Application Deadline:	Feb 14, 2014
Posted Date:	Dec 24, 2013
Creation Date:	Dec 23, 2013
Archive Date:	Mar 16, 2014
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$50,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes

Category Explanation: To create jobs and improve economic opportunities in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) by improving the productivity of farmers and livestock holders and expanding micro and small enterprises
Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please refer to Section II - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA of the RFA.
Grant Announcement Contact: Saadi Akhtar Acquisition-Assistance Specialist Phone 92512081288
[email protected]

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