ITR/R_EXPLORE_APS
Through this umbrella APS, USAID aims to provide broad flexibility for the research and higher education community and connected organizations to collaborate with USAID, each other, and local institutions to build partnerships and support an enabling environment for addressing key development challenges
in a sustainable manner.
This umbrella APS:
(A) describes the types of activities for which Applications will be considered under any forthcoming Addenda; (B)describes the funding available and the process and requirements for submitting Applications; (C) explains the overall criteria for evaluating Applications; and (D) refers prospective applicants to relevant documentation available on the internet.USAID/ITR anticipates awarding multiple grants and/or cooperative agreements as a result of this APS through the use of published subsequent Addenda (specific calls for Concept Notes).
However, publishing this APS does not commit USAID to publish any specific Addenda or make any awards.The EXPLORE APS is not a Request for Applications (RFA) or a Request for Proposals (RFP).
Rather, the EXPLORE APS requests Concept Notes in response to Addenda published to this APS.
Based on Concept Note(s) submitted in response to specific Addenda opportunities, USAID will determine whether to request a Full Application from an appropriate partner.
This umbrella APS:
(A) describes the types of activities for which Applications will be considered under any forthcoming Addenda; (B)describes the funding available and the process and requirements for submitting Applications; (C) explains the overall criteria for evaluating Applications; and (D) refers prospective applicants to relevant documentation available on the internet.USAID/ITR anticipates awarding multiple grants and/or cooperative agreements as a result of this APS through the use of published subsequent Addenda (specific calls for Concept Notes).
However, publishing this APS does not commit USAID to publish any specific Addenda or make any awards.The EXPLORE APS is not a Request for Applications (RFA) or a Request for Proposals (RFP).
Rather, the EXPLORE APS requests Concept Notes in response to Addenda published to this APS.
Based on Concept Note(s) submitted in response to specific Addenda opportunities, USAID will determine whether to request a Full Application from an appropriate partner.
Related Programs
USAID Development Partnerships for University Cooperation and Development
Agency for International Development
Agency: Agency for International Development
Office: Agency for International Development
Estimated Funding: $6,000,000
Office: Agency for International Development
Estimated Funding: $6,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NSF Publication 24-554
Additional Information of Eligibility:
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U. S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.
- <span>Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.</span> *Who May Serve as PI: As of the date the proposal is submitted, any PI, co-PI, or senior/key personnel must hold either: · a tenured or tenure-track position,or · a primary, full-time, paid appointment in a research or teaching position at a US-based campus of an organization eligible to submit to this solicitation (see above), with exceptions granted for family or medical leave, as determined by the submitting organization.
Individuals withprimaryappointments at for-profit non-academic organizations or at overseas branch campuses of U. S. institutions of higher education are not eligible.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24554
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
jbanks@usaid.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-03-05
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2029-04-03
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