Funding-Rwanda
Dairy Competitiveness Program II (RDCP II); August
15, 2011
Agency
Name
USAID
Description
The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) is seeking applications for an Assistance Agreement for
funding to support a program entitled "Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness
Program II (RDCP II)". The main objective of this program is to reduce poverty
through expanded marketing of quality milk that generates income and
employment, and improves nutrition of rural households. The authority for this
RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Pursuant to 22
CFR 226.81, it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance
instruments. However, all reasonable, allocable, and allowable expenses, both
direct and indirect, which are related to the grant program and are in
accordance with applicable cost standards (22 CFR 226, OMB Circular A-122 for
non-profit organization, OMB Circular A-21 for universities, and the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 for-profit organizations), may be paid
under the assistance agreement. Applicants under consideration for an award
that have never received funding from USAID will be subject to a pre-award
audit to determine fiscal responsibility, ensure adequacy of financial controls
and establish an indirect cost rate. Subject to the availability of funds,
USAID intends to provide approximately US$15,000,000 in total USAID funding to
be allocated over a five year period. A cost share minimum of 20% of the
USAID-funded amount is required for this program. USAID reserves the right to
fund any or none of the application(s) submitted in response to this RFA.
Announcement
Number: RFA-696-11-000003
Due
Date: Aug
15, 2011
Contact
Information
Geraldine
Kyazze
A&A Specialist
Phone 252596400