Building a Better Response

Post Date

October 11th 2011

Application Due Date

December 12th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

APS-OFDA-12-000001

CFDA Number(s)

98.001

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Disaster Prevention and Relief

Number of Awards

2

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $3000000

• Award Range:

  $1 - $3000000

Grant Description

The scope and objectives of the program(s) to be funded under this APS includes strengthening NGO engagement in the humanitarian assistance architecture by providing training and instruction to national and international NGOs on policies and practice. USAID/OFDA is working in close partnership with UN OCHA on this program. USAID/OFDA•À_s primary objective will be to improve humanitarian response to disasters by fostering understanding of and securing expanded commitment to the internationally-recognized humanitarian assistance architecture, improving coordinating and enhancing its performance.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Agency for International Development

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  OFDA_APS@OFDA.GOV

• Agency Mailing Address:

  APS Questions and Application Address

• Agency Email Address:

  OFDA_APS@OFDA.GOV