OpportunityTitle: Long-term Exceptional technical Assistance Project (LEAP) Local
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants    Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted.    Eligibility is restricted to Non-U.S. local organizations (see definition below).    Local actors are critical players in the global health field. Engaging with local organizations can double our impact - not just deliver appropriate results but build self-reliant national infectious disease programs using local resources providing a platform for potentially greater opportunity to exist long after LEAP has ended. Additionally, LEAP-Local will facilitate a linkage between local technical expertise and a recognized human resource gap within the infectious disease portfolios at the national health entities. By targeting local entities in USAID focus countries, to provide expertise as the prime partner solutions will be locally driven with local priorities being central to an inclusive country-driven programmatic approach. Furthermore, the technical assistance will be able to engage in a meaningful, culturally appropriate, local solution driven and technically sound approach that permits continuous direct mentoring and quality improvements within the national health entity. Furthermore, applicants must meet the below conditions in at least one country within the region they are applying for (see section B.1 of the NOFO).     Only local organizations as defined below are eligible for the award. USAID defines a &#8220;local entity&#8221; as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that:     (1) Is legally organized under the laws of; and    (2) Has as its principal place of business or operations in; and    (3) Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; and     (4) Is managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the country receiving assistance:     For purposes of this section, &#8216;majority owned&#8217; and &#8216;managed by&#8217; include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization&apos;s managers or a majority of the organization&apos;s governing body by any means.     These eligibility requirements apply to only both the principal applicant and to any sub-awardee(s).    USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have and have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.    Local Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Long-term Exceptional technical Assistance Project (LEAP) Local program. Eligibility for this award is restricted to Local Non-U.S. Organizations. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in applying are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. To be eligible for award, the applicant must provide all information as required in this NOFO and meet eligibility standards in Section C of this NOFO. This funding opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov, and may be amended. It is the responsibility of the applicant to regularly check the website to ensure they have the latest information pertaining to this notice of funding opportunity and to ensure that the NOFO has been received from the internet in its entirety. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion process. If you have difficulty registering on www.grants.gov or accessing the NOFO, please contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or via email at support@grants.gov for technical assistance. USAID may not award to an applicant unless the applicant has complied with all applicable unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) requirements detailed in Section D.6.f. The registration process may take many weeks to complete. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section D. The deadline for questions is shown above. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this notice of funding opportunity does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicant&#8217;s expense.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Please contact us by email at  tbleap@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: Luisa Alvarado &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 593-99-4492-857
CloseDateExplanation: Deadline for Questions: August 25, 2022.   Closing Date for Applications: October 6, 2022