USAID Inclusive Political Outreach | ADDENDUM 001 72036725APS00001

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USAID Nepal is inviting local organizations to submit concept notes under Addendum #001 to its broader Nepal Localization Annual Program Statement (APS). The addendum is titled "USAID Inclusive Political Outreach" (Funding Opportunity Number: ADDENDUM 001 72036725APS00001) and is being issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The core purpose is to support work that strengthens inclusive, responsive, and meaningful participation of underrepresented and marginalized groups in Nepal's political processes. In practice, this means USAID is looking for locally led approaches that help groups who are often left out of decision-making to engage more effectively in politics and public life, and to improve how political systems and actors respond to them.

The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies closer collaboration with USAID during implementation than a standard grant. Subject to funding availability, USAID/Nepal expects to fund up to one award lasting five years, with an estimated maximum value (award ceiling) of USD 5,000,000. USAID also makes clear it may fund more than one award, or none at all, depending on the quality of submissions and available resources. The funding activity category is listed as "Other" under CFDA 98.001, and the issuing agency is USAID Nepal in Kathmandu.

Eligibility is restricted to local entities only, meaning the competition is designed for Nepali organizations and other qualifying local actors rather than international applicants. Applicants are expected to follow the rules and instructions in both this addendum and the main USAID Nepal Localization APS, which remains the controlling document unless the addendum states otherwise. Because the addendum sits within a larger APS framework, prospective applicants need to review the full APS listing on Grants.gov to understand submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and any standard USAID compliance obligations that apply.

The submission process begins with concept notes rather than full applications. Concept notes must be submitted by the closing date listed for the opportunity, which is January 6, 2025. USAID also provides a formal question-and-answer channel: questions must be sent to dshakya@usaid.gov and mtelevantos@usaid.gov by the deadline stated in the notice, and USAID will share responses with all prospective applicants through an amendment posted on Grants.gov. To help applicants understand the addendum and application steps, USAID/Nepal will hold a virtual pre-application information session in the Nepali language. Interested participants must register by emailing dshakya@usaid.gov and bnepali@usaid.gov by the specified deadline, and USAID emphasizes accessibility, inviting participants to request accommodations for disabilities or other access needs through the same contacts. Notes from the session, including answers to questions, will also be posted on Grants.gov.

For administrative access, applicants are directed to use www.grants.gov to find the addendum and the parent APS and to monitor amendments. If an organization encounters technical issues with registration or downloading the solicitation, the notice points them to the Grants.gov Help Desk (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov). Overall, the opportunity is a locally focused, multi-year USAID funding pathway aimed at increasing political inclusion in Nepal by elevating participation and representation for marginalized communities through locally designed and implemented activities.

• The Nepal USAID-Kathmandu in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USAID Inclusive Political Outreach" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-11-21.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-01-06. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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