USAID/Paraguay Economic Development Program
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USAID/Paraguay Economic Development Program: US Government (USG) assistance in Paraguay is aimed at improving stability and security by strengthening democratic institutions and rule of law, increasing economic opportunities for vulnerable groups, encouraging a more efficient business environment and institutionalizing reform. USAID's role in Paraguay is to strengthen democracy and addressing the underlying inequality in Paraguay by promoting more effective government institutions and greater economic inclusion of women, the disabled, and the rural poor particularly in the Northern Zone of the Country USAID/Paraguay has established the following Project Purpose and Sub-Purposes for this 5 year economic growth activity: Project Purpose: Increased inclusive and sustainable economic development for small-scale producers, especially vulnerable populations. -Sub-purpose 1: Increased net income of small-scale producers' organizations and enterprises through value chains and market access. -Sub-purpose 2: Increased employment and business opportunities for women.
| Federal Grant Title: | USAID/Paraguay Economic Development Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Paraguay USAID Asuncion |
| Grant Categories: | Other |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USAID-RFA-526-13-000001 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 98.001 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Current Application Deadline: | Aug 08, 2013 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Aug 08, 2013 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Creation Date: | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 07, 2013 |
| Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $10,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $8,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Category Explanation
- The main purpose of this program is to support increased inclusive and sustainable economic development for small-scale producers, especially vulnerable populations.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For-profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non-for-profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-for-profit associations) are eligible to submit applications. For full requirements please review "SECTION III - ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION" of the RFA
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Marco Ferreira Acquisition Specialist Phone 595-212-1371
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