Dear Prospective Applicants:
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Burundi (USAID/Burundi) is seeking applications for a Fixed Amount Award (FAA)[1], from eligible and qualified entities to implement WIYIZIRE (Come here, we will support you), an Orphans and Vulnerable

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Children (OVC) Health program in Burundi as further described in Section A of this Notice Of Funding Opportunities (NOFO).

Eligibility for this award is restricted to local entities.

See Section C of this NOFO for eligibility requirements.

USAID/Burundi intends to make an award to the applicant(s) who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria contained in Section E.2 of this NOFO subject to a risk assessment in accordance with ADS30 3. 3. 2 5. a.

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Eligible parties interested in submitting an application 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 and any future amendments have been downloaded 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.

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The registration process may take many weeks to complete.

Therefore, applicants are encouraged to begin registration early in the process.

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 the preparation or submission of any comments/suggestion or an application.

Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant.

All preparation and submission costs are at the Applicant’s expense.

Thank you for your interest in USAID Programs.

Sincerely, Peggy L.

Manthe Agreement Officer [1] A fixed amount award is a type of assistance award where USAID provides a specific level of support and where payment is not based upon the actual costs incurred by the recipient.

Accountability is based primarily on performance and results