Institutional Capacity Building (ICB)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To strengthen the capacity of new and experienced Food for Peace Title II Partners, both to plan and implement effective food security programs which reduce vulnerability of food insecure populations, including in emergency situations.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
Private non-profit institutions/organizations are eligible for this program. Specifically, an organization must be a US Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) or cooperative headquartered in the US, that is registered with USAID as of the date of its application.
Beneficiaries
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Private, non-profit institutions/organizations will benefit from this program along with vulnerable and food insecure populations in low income food deficit countries (LIFDCs) and least developed countries. (LDCs).
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Submission of Technical and Cost Application (including SF 424 and 424a as required by a published Request for Applications.
Award Procedure
Applications are submitted to the Office of Procurement. All applications are reviewed for completeness by the recipient office and then given to a technical review committee for a competitive review. All committee members using criteria outlined in the Request for Applications score each application. Awards are negotiated based on the scoring of applications technical merit and cost.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Approximately three to four months from submission deadline.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Project funds can be used for establishing systems, training staff and strengthening mechanisms for implementing Title II food security programs. Ineligible activities/costs include: (1) Activities which are not in support of existing or planned Title II activities; (2) Disaster-related personnel or activities not associated with food assistance, which otherwise are the responsibility of the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) or which may be funded by USAIDs Regional Bureaus; (3) Procurement of Motor Vehicles.
Required Documentation
USAID Registration; Evidence of legal capacity, economic feasibility, and financial responsibility relative to the activity for which assistance is required.
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