OpportunityTitle: USAID/DCHA/OFDA FY 2008 Annual Program Statement (APS) for Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER) Stage 3
Description: USAID/OFDA&#146;s Program for Enhancement of Emergency Response (PEER) is a regional training program initiated by USAID/OFDA in 1998 to enhance disaster preparedness and response capacities of vulnerable countries within the Asia region. PEER was first implemented in four countries: Nepal, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. PEER Stage 2 started in 2003, continuing and expanding activities begun in the first stage, and adding Bangladesh and Pakistan as PEER countries. PEER Stage 2 will be completed by March 2009. The PEER program conducts training on three principal courses: the Medical First Responder (MFR), Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR), and Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE).
GrantorContactEmailDescription: RMiller@ofda.gov
GrantorContactText: Robert Miller &lt;br/&gt;Grants Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-661-9375
CloseDateExplanation: This APS is open for six (6) months from the date of issuance.  Applications submitted by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 11, 2008 will be included in the first batch of applications for review.