USAID contractors and grant recipients were alerted to a new restriction in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, effective March 23, 2024 (available here). Title III of Division G of the Act prohibits USAID funds from being used for any contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This … [Read more…]
Promptly report all information or allegations that USAID funds have been distributed or otherwise transmitted to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). USAID implementing partners (i.e., nongovernmental organizations, contractors, and UN agencies/public international organizations) are required to disclose allegations involving potential misuse of USAID funds, whether intentional or inadvertent, to USAID’s Office of … [Read more…]
New items have been added to the USAID Business Forecast and the list has recently been updated, and is now available. Multispecies Biodiversity Conservation Activity Enabling Environment for Climate Resilience Responsive Local Governance Activity USAID/Armenia EG Single Holder IDIQ Food Security Disaster Resilience USAID Learning and Evidence Platform Kenya Digital Health Ecosystem Citizens and Media … [Read more…]
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On March 30 in Wau, USAID Mission Director for South Sudan Kate Crawford launched the USAID Youth Empowerment Activity, a four-year, $43.5 million initiative that will help youth in South Sudan—including girls and young women—gain knowledge and skills that will enable them to lead healthy, engaged, and productive lives. It will empower a diverse group of … [Read more…]
The “Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet” is a mandatory document USAID uses to collect biographical data about proposed personnel that contractors would hire under a USAID award.”’ Per AIDAR 752.7001 Biographical data – The Contractor agrees to furnish to the contracting officer on USAID Form 1420-17, “Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet”, biographical information on the … [Read more…]