OpportunityTitle: Comunidades y Energias Renovables (CER)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This NOFO is limited to local Mexican organizations only and therefore, only Mexican non-governmental organizations may submit applications under this NOFO.  USAID defines a local Mexican organization as one that: &#8226; Is organized under the laws of Mexico&#8226; Is not a governmental entity&#8226; Has its principal place of business in Mexico&#8226; Is majority-owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Mexico or is managed by the governing body, the majority of whose members are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Mexico, and &#8226; Is not controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of MexicoThe term &#8220;control&#8221; or controlled by&#8221; in the above definition means having a majority ownership or beneficial interest, or the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization&#8217;s managers or a majority of the organization&#8217;s governing body by any means, e.g., ownership, contract, or operation of law.  The term &#8220;Foreign Entity&#8221; means an organization that fails to meet any part of the &#8220;local organization&#8221; definition.
Description: The purpose of the three-year activity, called Comunidades y Energ&#237;as Renovables (CER, Spanish acronym), is to encourage a transparent process for renewable energy development, build trust between stakeholders, reduce misinformation and enhance local community engagement and approval of renewable energy projects. The goal is to foster a process for renewable energy development that meaningfully, and in a timely manner, engages all stakeholders, including local communities, the Government of Mexico (GOM) (at all levels; federal, state, and municipalities), civil society, and the private sector. In particular, the activity will help ensure that local communities, especially indigenous communities, are informed early so that they can be included in the planning process. This will hopefully lessen sources of conflict, emphasize autonomy and enhance the right to self-determination.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: mexicoaa@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: Ingrid Rangel &lt;br/&gt;Acq. and Assistance Specialist &lt;br/&gt;