APS-OAA-16-000001 Addendum COLOMBIA

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Colombia is making a special call for the submission of Concept Papers focused on leveraging private sector investment and expertise that results in enhance sustainable and inclusive development in Colombia’s conflict-affected areas. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID/Colombia may allocate up to $10,000,000 to fund a portfolio of GDA alliances with the private sector, with funding for individual applications estimated in the range of $1,500,000 to $5,000,000 to be implemented over a period of 3-5 years through 2 to 3 awards, depending on the approach of each individual application.

Eligible organizations interested in submitting a Concept Paper are required to carefully read this APS addendum as well as the full GDA APS announcement, which can be found at: https://www.usaid.gov/gda/global-development-alliance-annual-program. Reading those materials is essential to understanding the type of GDA alliance sought, concept paper submission requirements and the review and evaluation process. Eligibility is discussed in Section VIII of the GDA APS and Section II of this addendum.