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Itongo Ryanje Itunga Ryanje

ID: 72069524RFI00002 • Type: Posted

Description

Dear interested parties,

The United States Agency for International Development's Mission in Burundi (USAID Burundi) posts this Request for Information (RFI) to collect written information for the upcoming Itongo Ryanje, Itungo Ryanje Activity.

This RFI is issued solely for information-gathering and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Application (RFA) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to issue any solicitation or Notice of Funding Opportunity, award a contract or assistance agreement on the basis of this RFI, or pay for any information voluntarily submitted as a result of this request. Responses to this RFI must not be portrayed as proposals and will not be accepted by the USG to form a binding agreement. It should be noted that responding to or providing comment on this RFI will not give any advantage to any organization in any subsequent procurement(s), if such procurement(s) is released. USAID will not provide answers to anything submitted in response to this request. USAID posts its competitive business opportunities on www.beta.sam.gov or www.grants.gov. It is the potential offeror's/applicant's responsibility to monitor these sites for announcements of new opportunities. Responses to this RFI may be used by USAID without restriction or limitation.

Responses to this RFI must be submitted by email to the Acquisition and Assistance Specialist Liliane Gatunange, at lgatunange@usaid.gov no later than the date and time shown above. Please include RFI Number 72069524RFI00002 in the subject line. Responders will not receive individualized feedback. All inquiries concerning this RFI must be directed only to the email address identified above. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted nor will phone inquiries be entertained.

Thank you for your interest in USAID Burundi's programs and we look forward to your comments.

Background
The United States Agency for International Developmentā€™s Mission in Burundi (USAID Burundi) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to collect written information for the upcoming Itongo Ryanje, Itunga Ryanje Activity. The RFI is issued solely for information-gathering and planning purposes and is not a commitment by the United States Government to issue any solicitation or award a contract based on this RFI.

Grant Details
The Itongo Ryanje, Itunga Ryanje Activity aims to address critical challenges faced by women in the agriculture sector in Burundi. The project seeks to empower women in agriculture value chains, enhance their economic and social standing, influence their families and communities, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. The activity will focus on sustainable and climate-resilient production led by women, aligning with U.S. foreign policy goals in climate change adaptation and enhancing African global market access.

Eligibility Requirements
The activity will target beneficiaries in the province of Ngozi and will primarily focus on women involved in agricultural production and value chains. Special attention will be given to marginalized groups including widows, single mothers, and those with limited access to resources. The project will engage with other development partners, NGOs, local partner institutions such as the Government of Burundi - National Land Commission and local administrative units.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified in the RFI document.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location where the grant activities will be performed is targeted at beneficiaries in the province of Ngozi.

Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Other
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 5/17/24 U.S. Agency for International Development posted grant opportunity 72069524RFI00002 for Itongo Ryanje Itunga Ryanje with funding of $5.5 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $5.5 million and $5.5 million.

Timing

Posted Date
May 17, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
May 31, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
May 17, 2024, 5:24 a.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
June 30, 2024

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
$5,500,000
Floor
$5,500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$5,500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Liliane Gatunange Acquisition and Assistance spec.
Contact Email
Contact Phone
0025722207047

Documents

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