USAID (United States Agency for International Development)

USAID (United States Agency for International Development)
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Grant Details

Grant Name: SAREP Partnership Fund (SPF)
Apply By: October 31, 2024, 23:59 IST
Grant Amount: Up to $500,000 USD for non-U.S. organizations

About USAID

USAID leads international development and humanitarian efforts to:

Save lives
Reduce poverty
Strengthen democratic governance
Help people progress beyond assistance

Founded: 1961 by President John F. Kennedy

About the Grant

The South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) is USAID’s flagship regional energy program aimed at improving access to affordable, secure, reliable, and sustainable energy across six South Asian countries:

Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Sri Lanka

Program Duration: 2021-2026

Objectives:

Enhanced Regional Energy Markets and Integration
- Develop regional power markets
- Increase cross-border electricity trade
- Create a regionally integrated grid for energy security
Increased Deployment of Advanced Energy Solutions and Systems
- Accelerate clean energy technologies (renewables, energy storage, electric vehicles, etc.)
- Support renewable energy integration
High-Performing Modern Utilities
- Modernize transmission and distribution utilities
- Improve grid resilience and customer service
Transparent, Best-Value Procurement and Private Sector Investment Mobilized
- Increase private sector investments
- Enhance procurement processes and governance

Cross-Cutting Themes:

Private Sector Engagement: Enhance participation and mobilize resources
Gender Diversity and Inclusion: Mainstream gender considerations and promote women leaders
Pollution Mitigation: Advance clean energy to reduce air pollution

Expected Outcomes:

Regional energy market integration
Deployment of advanced energy technologies
Modernized and resilient utilities
Increased private sector investment in clean energy

Funding Available

Grant Types:

Fixed Amount Awards (FAAs)
Simplified Cost-Reimbursement Grants (SIG)
Standard Cost-Reimbursement Grants (STGs)
In-Kind Grants

Grant Size:

Non-U.S. Organizations: Up to $500,000 USD
U.S. Organizations: Up to $250,000 USD

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

Private Sector / For-Profit Entities
Non-Profit Organizations
Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
Civil Society Organizations
Business Service Organizations
Industry, Trade, or Private Sector Associations
Educational/Training or Academic Institutions
Think Tanks/Research Entities

Note:

Government and quasi-government entities (parastatals) are not eligible.
Applicants must be registered and legally authorized to operate in the respective South Asian countries.
Must comply with USAID regulations and applicable local laws.

How to Apply

Application Round: Round 5 - Call for Full Applications
Deadline: October 31, 2024, 23:59 IST
Submission: Applications should be submitted through the designated USAID SAREP Partnership Fund link.

Note:
Issuance of this Annual Program Statement (APS) does not constitute an award or commitment by USAID. Grants are awarded based on competitive ranking and subsequent negotiations with RTI International.

Additional Information

Forum Participation:
Be a part of Asia’s Largest CSR & Sustainability Forum
Event: India CSR Summit & ESG Forum 2024
Dates: October 16th, 17th & 18th, 2024