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Description of Modification
Include at the end of Amendment 1, the following Questions and Answers as Attachment 2d, which clarifies inquiries submitted by interested parties to RFA-518-13-000003 up to March 15, 2013.
Traducción de Cortesía: Incluir al final de la Enmienda No. 1 las Preguntas y Respuestas abajo como Ajunto 2d, el mismo que aclara dudas remitidas por las partes interesadas a la convocatoria RFA-518-13-000003 hasta Marzo 15, 2013.
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Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
RFA-518-13-000003
Opportunity Category:
Earmark
Posted Date:
Feb 05, 2013
Creation Date:
Mar 22, 2013
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 08, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Apr 08, 2013
Archive Date:
May 08, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:
Other
Category of Funding Activity:
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
3
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$400,000
Award Ceiling:
$150,000
Award Floor:
$50,000
CFDA Number(s):
98.001
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USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
1. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Because this program is also intended to strengthen the capacity of local organizations, in order to be considered for award, in addition to the technical area described above, an applicant must:
1) if a for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador, or
2) if a not-for-profit organization,
• be organized under the laws of Ecuador,
• have its principal place of business in Ecuador, and
• be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Ecuador.
3) Have been in operation as a local Ecuadorian organization for no less than three years immediately preceding the date of application.
Agency Name
Ecuador USAID-Quito
Description
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ecuador (USAID/Ecuador) is seeking concept papers from legally registered local entities in Ecuador who are working on the inclusion of minority groups such as those representing women, Afro-Ecuadorians, youth, persons with disabilities (PWD) and people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex (LGBTI) community to implement activities to support the Inclusiveness in a Democratic Society Project. Subject to availability of funds, the United States Government intends to fund approximately 2-5 grants (in total) lasting from 1 to 2 years under this RFA. USAID however, reserves the right to enter into more, or not to enter into any awards. The award(s) will be made in accordance with evaluation procedures provided in Section 5. Application Review Information. USAID intends to provide approximately $400,000 (between $50,000 to $150,000 per award).
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