The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking Concept Papers from qualified U.

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or non-U.

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entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits),

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including private voluntary organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations for funding to support and increase participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID activities and strengthen the capacity of disabled peopleÂ’s organizations (DPOs).A two-tier process will be utilized.

Tier one consists of evaluation of concept papers and Tier two consists of evaluation of full applications.

The Concept Paper will form the basis for a Mission decision about which organization will be invited to prepare a full application, which is tier two at the invitation of USAID.