Agency for International Development

Description

Please note that concept papers that were due on April 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm EDT for round 2 have been canceled. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking concept papers from qualified U.S. non-profit non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for a program titled "Inform Decision-Makers to Act (IDEA)." USAID anticipates awarding up to four (4) cooperative agreements to organizations for a period of up to five (5) years with a total maximum ceiling of $15 million each. Applicants are recommended to provide a 20% cost share. The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to increase support among decsision-makers for effective health and population policiies and programs. It is anticipated that awards under this APS will analyze, synthesize, and disseminate health and population data to engage relevant policy and advocacy audiences; strengthen the capacity of media to provide quality coverage of key health and population issues; and expand dialogue among population and health researchers, program implementers and decision-makers.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Alicia Harris <br/>Grantor <br/>
aharris@usaid.gov