ROOTS/RAICES

The summary for the ROOTS/RAICES grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. 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 as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Colombia USAID Bogota, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

ROOTS/RAICES: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for one or more assistance awards from qualified entities to implement the Roots program. Eligibility for this award is restricted to local non-governmental entities. The purpose of this RFA is to contribute to the self-determined development of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombians while advancing their participation in peacebuilding and sustainable development. By fostering inclusive governance, enhancing social cohesion, and promoting equitable growth among Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombian communities, the RFA contributes to Colombia's journey toward a more stable, peaceful, and prosperous future. The proposed RFA represents a pivotal opportunity for USAID to empower local organizations and actors to address the deep-rooted development challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples and Afro-Colombians in Colombia, in the areas of conservation, biodiversity, climate adaptation, governance, and peacebuilding. USAID/Colombia will hold the following outreach sessions: February 20: Bogota (Hybrid) February 27: Quibdo (In-person) February 29: Florencia (In-person) March 5: Cali (Hybrid) March 13: Tumaco (In-person) March 14: Valledupar (Hybrid) For additional and updated information, please visit our webste https://www.usaid.gov/RootsRFAColombia (ENGLISH) or ttps://www.usaid.gov/es/RaicesRFAColombia (ESPAÑOL)