SPARK_7200AA24APS00004_Addendum

Background
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub (ITR) seeks to engage a Prime entity or entities to source, support, and fund research partnerships between low- and middle-income country (LMIC) research institutions and U.S.-based institutions on topics important to global development.

Grant Details
The SPARK Addendum seeks to establish or further develop a Prime’s ability to provide research sub-awards and capacity strengthening support to LMIC and U.S.-based researchers who collaboratively study challenges and develop solutions relevant to priority areas. The anticipated period of performance is five (5) years with an estimated start date of August 15, 2024. USAID intends to award up to two (2) Cooperative Agreement(s) with a total funding of $75,000,000 over the course of five years. The Prime will have substantial involvement from USAID throughout implementation.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility for the SPARK Addendum is not restricted. The Prime Applicant can be any type of organization or entity but is expected to have strong administrative/grant and contract management (sub-award) experience and expertise working with a wide array of partners across geographic and entity type.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is five (5) years with an estimated start date of August 15, 2024.

Grant Value
USAID intends to provide $75,000,000 in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period. ITR/R anticipates obligating up to $2.5M in the initial obligation for Year 1 of this Award.