USAID/DCHA/CMM 2012 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Technical Leadership

USAID hereby solicits Applications for applied research directly related to the practice of conflict management, conflict mitigation, conflict prevention, and/or conflict-sensitive development/humanitarian assistance. This year, Applications in all Technical Leadership workstreams, as defined in Section 1.2.2 of this APS, will be considered for funding, but approximately 60% of the available funds for this APS will be set aside for excellent Applications that directly address any of the three focus areas described in the APS Section 1.2.3

All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. DCHA/CMM welcomes applications from many types of organizations including foundations, U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities, U.S. and non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, international organizations, civic groups, regional organizations, etc. The following describes additional criteria for some potential partners. U.S. and Non-U.S. Colleges and Universities: Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities may apply for funding under this APS. USG and USAID regulations generally treat colleges and universities as NGOs, rather than governmental organization. Hence, both public and private colleges and universities are eligible. Non-U.S. colleges •and universities in countries that are ineligible for assistance under the FAA or related appropriations acts are ineligible. •U.S. and Non-U.S. Non-Profit Organizations: Qualified U.S. and non-U.S. private non-profit organizations may apply for USAID funding under this APS. • U.S. and Non-U.S. For-Profit Organizations: Potential for-profit applicants should note that USAID policy requires that award funds may not be used for the payment of profits. Also, forgone profit does not qualify as cost-sharing or leveraging. However, if a prime recipient has a (sub)-contract with a for-profit organization for the acquisition of goods or services (i.e., if a buyer-seller relationship is created), fee/profit for the (sub)-contractor is authorized. Although cooperation with, and endorsement of Applications by various units of USAID is encouraged, and collaboration with USAID units is expected during implementation, this APS is limited to applications from organizations outside of USAID.

Chandra Johnson Thornton Agreements Specialist Phone 202-567-5345