Global Development Alliance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Global Development Alliance (GDA) business model provides a framework for enabling public-private alliances (PPA's) to carry-out activities that promote international development objectives. Through the leveraging, sharing the cost of resources and pooled expertise, the PPA model seeks to achieve greater impact than individual entities working alone. For further information please visit http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_partnerships/gda/.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federal
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Individuals / families
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
The eligibility criteria for potential alliance partners is broad, and the following list of potential partners is for illustrative purposes: U.S. and non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, foundations, business and trade associations, international organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities, U.S. cities and states, other U.S. Government agencies, civic groups, other donor governments, host country governments, regional organizations, host country parastals, individual and group philanthropies and funds etc. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) do not need to be registered as Private Voluntary Organizations to submit a proposal.
Beneficiaries
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- 11
- 16
- 18
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Beneficiaries are foreign governments, foreign public or private institutions or organizations, and/or the people of the developing world.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applicants are encouraged to apply at individual USAID Missions and operating units. The GDA Secretariat staff is readily available to meet with prospective partner organizations and can assist organizations with points of contacts within USAID. The Secretariat may also provide feedback and comments on applicant concept papers. USAID encourages applicants to use the standard format that will be in the formal solicitation to be issued at www.grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Official notice of approved application is made by the Agreement Officer through the issuance of a Grant Award, Cooperative Agreement or a Leader with Associate Grant.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
The range for receiving a response is from 60 to 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are authorized through grants, cooperative agreements, and Leader-with Associate Grants, to U.S. and non-U.S. for profit and not for profit organizations to carry out activities to enhance development objectives. Potential for-profit applicants should note that USAID policy prohibits the payment of fee/profit to recipients under assistance instruments. Potential partners should note that cash and in-kind contributions, including volunteered services qualify as cost-share or leveraging, however forgone profit does not qualify as cost-sharing or leveraging. The resource contribution of the partners must be at least as great as that requested of USAID to achieve a minimum 1:1 leverage ratio.
Required Documentation
Applicants who have never received a grant from USAID may be required to provide additional documentation that will be requested by the Operating Unit issuing the grant.
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