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Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaaع)

ID: 72027821RFA00006 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity Iqlaa is a five- year activity that aims to put Jordanian Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) on a path to recovery after the extraordinary crisis that the businesses have faced, help them access the safety net measures in Jordan, and, most importantly, regain productivity and growth. The proposed design will integrate key learnings from the Local Enterprise Support (LENS) Activity, scale up previous USAID interventions in the areas of informal MEs, and expand some of its pilot activities, such as Home Based Businesses support and micro- franchising in local economies. The proposed new design will consist of activities and grants to get micro and small enterprises back to work, link them back to markets, and put them on a track to formalization and growth. Through these initiatives, the activity will ultimately help to stabilize the economic situation in Jordan. The proposed design is aligned with the goals of USAID/Jordan's CDCS: Jordan advances its journey to self reliance by creating private sector-led economic opportunities for a healthy, well educated population, improving water security, increasing citizen-state trust, and reducing barriers for women and youth. Furthermore, it aligns with the strategic choices highlighted in the new CDCS, which begins with: Economic growth remains the top priority for USAID and the GoJ and has the greatest potential to enhance Jordan's self-reliance. The design not only promotes economic growth and self-reliance, but most importantly it supports a vulnerable group within the Jordanian economy whose wellbeing is critical to the country's overall stability.

Background
The Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity Iqlaa is a five-year activity that aims to put Jordanian Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) on a path to recovery after the extraordinary crisis that the businesses have faced, help them access the safety net measures in Jordan, and, most importantly, regain productivity and growth. The proposed design will integrate key learnings from the Local Enterprise Support (LENS) Activity, scale up previous USAID interventions in the areas of informal MEs, and expand some of its pilot activities, such as Home Based Businesses support and micro-franchising in local economies. The proposed new design will consist of activities and grants to get micro and small enterprises back to work, link them back to markets, and put them on a track to formalization and growth.

Grant Details
The Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) aims to provide activities and grants to support micro and small enterprises in Jordan. The activity will target micro and small enterprises for granting schemes without restrictions on specific sectors. The grant scheme will not be limited by a number, sector, or geographical location. The activity targeted grants budget must not exceed $20 million for the life of the project (i.e., five-year period of performance). The design encourages innovation, new ideas, as well as building upon what has already been done. It also encourages potential applicants to propose both supply and demand side interventions.

Eligibility Requirements
All qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations (other than those from foreign policy restricted countries) are eligible to apply. Joint applications from consortia are eligible as long as they comply with the eligibility requirements.

Period of Performance
The Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaa) is a five-year activity.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant must not exceed $20 million for the life of the project (i.e., five-year period of performance).

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) where the grant will be performed is Jordan.
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Overview

Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Category of Funding
Community Development
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 7/18/21 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72027821RFA00006 for Informal Livelihoods Advancement Activity (Iqlaaع). The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.

Timing

Posted Date
July 18, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Sept. 2, 2021, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Deadline for Question: August 2, 2021
Last Updated
Aug. 29, 2021, 9:35 a.m. EDT
Version
3
Archive Date
Oct. 2, 2021

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"

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$75,000,000
Floor
$75,000,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Allaa J Sawaked Assistance Specialist
Contact Email
asawaked@usaid.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
0096265906000

Documents

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