Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The NGO Strengthening program aims to help local indigenous non-governmental organizations, networks, and intermediate service organizations become more efficient and effective in the delivery of development services.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Sponsored organization
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
1. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements. Be registered as a PVO with USAID; Receive at least 20 percent of total annual financial support for its international programs from non-U.S. government sources; and 2. Current Matching Grants recipients are eligible.
Beneficiaries
- 16
- 18
- 6
Direct beneficiaries are foreign private institutions or organizations; indirect beneficiaries are the recipients of improved service delivery in developing countries.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applications are submitted in response to a Requests for Applications synopsized in FedGrants and published on the USAID Web site (http://www.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/solicitation/). All applications must be submitted using the Standard Form 424. The RFA provides specific additional instructions regarding the contents of the narrative description of the activity, budget justification and other required information.
Award Procedure
Official notice of approved application is made by the Agreement Officer through the issuance of a Cooperative Agreement.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
The range is from 60 to 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are authorized through cooperative agreements with U.S. private voluntary organizations to carry out activities to improve the capacities of local indigenous non-governmental organizations in developing countries.
Required Documentation
Applicants must be registered as a PVO with USAID. In addition, they must provide a 30 percent match for the proposed program; the match may be a combination of cash and in-kind. At a minimum, half of the total required match must be in cash. The Applicant must demonstrate ability to raise the match proposed. Actual and/or expected sources and amounts of the cost-share amount must be stipulated; they must propose in an eligible country or countries; have an established track record (minimum of five years) in planning, managing, monitoring and evaluating overseas development programs and demonstrated experience in local NGO capacity buildings; and, have completed an external evaluation of its NGO capacity strengthening activities within the last three years, not to be confused with a financial audit. PVC cannot finance any of the following programs: Academic research-oriented endeavors; Construction or commodity procurement; or Activities not focused on development, such as short-term emergency relief activities. USAID encourages applications for development activities that focus on conflict prevention, mitigation or resolution programs; Inconsistent with the Establishment Clause.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements