Inclusive Development and Equitable Assistance (IDEA) LWA

Background
USAID intends to award a single Leader with Associate Award (LWA) to an organization to implement the project, Inclusive Development and Equitable Assistance (IDEA). The purpose of the award is to respond to the needs and priorities of marginalized and underrepresented groups and/or people in vulnerable situations (MUGVPs) as well as communities of all diverse identities and experiences. The applicant will seek to build the capacity of organizations that serve MUGVPs to help them meet their goals and advance inclusive development programming. The qualified applicant will proactively and intentionally implement the goals of the project by advancing inclusive development to ensure the participation and inclusion of all people in programming, including those who have been historically marginalized.

Grant Details
The NOFO provides detailed information on various aspects such as Associate Awards, Program Structure, Sub-grants, Rapid Response Programs, Key Personnel, Technical Application Format, Business (Cost) Application Format, Performance Management, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning. It also outlines specific requirements for technical application content including Technical Approach, Capability, Management/Staffing Plan, Key Personnel, Gender Approach, Localization Approach, Award Management, Associate Award Description, and Past Performance. Additionally, it specifies that applicants must submit a MEL plan as part of the proposal.

Eligibility Requirements
The NOFO does not explicitly outline eligibility requirements or preferences for applying for the grant.

Grant Value
The Leader Award has an overall ceiling of $49,500,000. This includes $29,500,000 plus $20,000,000 for a total of $49,500,000. A plug figure of Nine (9) million dollars is allotted for subgrants. $20 million plug figure is allotted for buy-in from Missions, Bureaus and other operating offices (M/B/IOs). Each buy-in will vary depending on the need of the M/B/IO.