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FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program

ID: 72060823APS00002 • Type: Posted
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Description

This program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

Through this Addendum to the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnership (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA22APS00005, the United States Agency for International Development in Morocco (USAID/Morocco) is seeking Concept Notes from qualified organizations,

as defined in Section V: Eligibility, for the FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program.

The deadline for concept notes submissions is Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. Rabat Time.

Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Morocco anticipates allocating up to USD $5,000,000 for one award to a prime partner over a period of five (5) years.

Questions: Please send your questions about this solicitation no later than Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. Rabat Time to syacoubi@usaid.gov and lbelahcen@usaid.gov with a copy to usaidmoroccocontracts@usaid.gov.

Unless otherwise stated herein, all terms and conditions of the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (STIP) APS apply (https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338430).

Background
The FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Through this Addendum to the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnership (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA22APS00005, the United States Agency for International Development in Morocco (USAID/Morocco) is seeking Concept Notes from qualified organizations for the FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program.

Grant Details
The program will support stakeholders in addressing challenges to measuring the impacts of interventions on countering violent extremism (CVE), youth, and community outcomes. The program aims to not only support testing and measurement of program outcomes but also contribute to the development of innovative measurements of VE risk probability and impact.
The program will work hand in hand with the FORSATY implementing partner.
The purpose of REAL is to strengthen the evidence base to effectively measure and assess the impact of youth and countering violent extremism programs and interventions in Morocco.
The program has three objectives: establishing a youth longitudinal study, strengthening the capacity of key Moroccan institutions, USAID, and partners to improve measurement, evaluation, and evidence-based adaptations of youth and countering violent extremism programming, and promoting effective youth and countering violent extremism interventions, and knowledge sharing through a collaborative learning network within and beyond Morocco.

Eligibility Requirements
Any type of organization is eligible to submit a Concept Note under the FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning Addendum. However, Concept Notes submitted must demonstrate engagement with a Higher Education Institution (HEI) and a Local Partner.
The organization/consortium must be a legally recognized organizational entity under applicable law, legally registered in a country within the geographic code 937.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the grant is over a period of five (5) years.

Grant Value
Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Morocco anticipates allocating up to USD $5,000,000 for one award to a prime partner over a period of five (5) years.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Morocco.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
98.001 - USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/27/23 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72060823APS00002 for FORSATY Research for Adaptation and Learning (REAL) Program. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.

Timing

Posted Date
Sept. 27, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Nov. 8, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Sept. 27, 2023, 12:34 p.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
Dec. 8, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info
In accordance with the requirements of the overarching Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnership Annual Program Statement and USAID Morocco priorities, Concept Notes submitted in response to this Addendum must demonstrate engagement with the following actors at minimum:1. A Higher Education Institution (HEI).2. A Local Partner. We encourage Applicants to engage with local Higher Education Institutions.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$5,000,000
Floor
$1,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Leila Belahcen Grantor
Contact Email
syacoubi@usaid.gov   Profile
Email Description
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement, please send an email to the address above
Contact Phone
00212537637843

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