Agency for International Development

Description

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Rural Water Research and Learning program. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. USAID intends to issue one award not to exceed $19 million. There is an estimated $14 million in core funding available with up to $5 million in total buy-ins. The purpose of this activity is to expand the evidence base for rural water services, to increase use of findings to inform rural water policy and programming in collaboration with partners, in order to increase the availability and sustainable management of safe water for the underserved and most vulnerable.Please provide questions no later than March 24, 2021 by 4:00 pm, Washington, DC time via email to Kelly Miskowski at kmiskowski@usaid.gov. Applications are due April 19, 2021 at 4:00 pm, Washington, DC time.Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant’s expense.

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

Kelly Miskowski <br/>Agreement Officer
kmiskowski@usaid.gov