AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001 ISSUANCE DATE: March 06, 2024 Please review AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001 for full details. REQUEST FOR APPLICATION No. 72051824RFA00001 ISSUANCE DATE: February 06, 2024 Phase One (Concept Paper): Deadline for Questions February 19, 2024 Post Solicitation Conference: February 23, 2024 Closing Date Phase One: March 11, 2024 Closing Time Phase One: 12 PM (Noon) Quito Time Phase Two for selected Concepts ONLY (Full Application): Deadline for Questions Phase Two: TBD Closing Date Phase Two: TBD Closing Time Phase Two: TBD Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: 72051824RFA00001 – Request for Concept Papers Program Title: USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity Ladies/Gentlemen: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the USAID/Ecuador “Fostering Accountability through Investigative Reporting“ (FAIR) Activity. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Local Entities (as defined by ADS 303.6) from the Republic of Ecuador. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), subject to a risk assessment. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this NOFO and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at
[email protected] for technical assistance. Applications from entities not actively registered in System for Award Management (SAM) will not be accepted. USAID will not award to an applicant whose SAM registration has expired. All questions pertaining to this NOFO should be addressed to the Agreement Officer with a copy to Mr. Klever Tipan at
[email protected]. A post solicitation conference is scheduled for Friday February 23, at 10 AM. You should indicate interest in participating in this event when submitting your questions, by sending an email to the contacts listed in the previous paragraph above. The deadline for questions is shown above. USAID will summarize all questions received Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. This is a phased solicitation. Participation in phase 2 is based on successful participation in phase 1 and a request for full application by USAID. Applicants must therefore pay close attention to instructions for both phases provided in section D. Exclusive teaming arrangements are prohibited. Issuance of this NOFO 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. Thank you for your interest in USAID programs. Sincerely, Agreement Officer Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance - ROAA USAID/Peru