Top 10 countries that received the most foreign aid obligations from the U.S. in 2020:
How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts.
Every year, the United States sends billions of dollars in aid—and much more than any other country—to beneficiaries around the world in pursuit of its security, economic, and humanitarian interests. Heading into 2022, U.S. foreign assistance was driven by various priorities of the Biden administration, including combating climate change, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and … [Read more…]
USAID Definitions (jargon) – Consultant, contract, contractor, grant, subaward, etc.
A consultant is an individual with specialized skills who, although not on theorganization’s payroll as an employee, provides personal services to the organization under anagreement/contract which establishes an employer-employee relationship between the organizationand the individual providing the services. Consultants are typically individuals who areexperts with excellent qualifications and are usually regarded as authorities or practitionersof … [Read more…]
Reminder (from USAID) on Small Business Subcontracting Reporting
Dear Contractors, The purpose of this letter is to remind those prime contractors whose awards contain a small business subcontracting plan to conduct the required reporting in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS), available at eSRS.gov. Contractors must comply with the requirements in the FAR 52.219-9 (“Small Business Subcontracting Plan”) clause found in their contract, … [Read more…]
Overview of the Defense Base Act for USAID Contractors
Tomorrow, April 18 at 1 PM EDT, USAID will be hosting a webinar on the Defense Base Act for USAID Contractors. During the webinar you will get an overview of DBA Insurance, understand who is eligible for it, and understand the benefits of it. Additionally, time will be set aside to help answer your DBA … [Read more…]
TRAINING – Cost Preparer Practicum for USAID Proposals
By the end of this course, you will know how to prepare a responsive and competitive cost proposal for USAID. Course overview From analyzing an RFP to developing a cost strategy Keylime’s C&P expert will guide participants through developing a responsive cost volume based on a standard USAID RFP. In this hands-on practicum, participants will … [Read more…]
USAID Contract Management for NGOs: An Introduction
Get insights into USAID contracts for anyone new to the process, whether you’re a partner or an NGO. Learners who are new to USAID contracts (as a partner or as an NGO), will find that this training stimulates critical thinking about, and effective decision-making for, USAID contract management implementation. This includes how to decide whether to … [Read more…]
How To Work With USAID: Branding And Marking
A brand is the essence or promise of what will be delivered or experienced. USAID’s brand reflects the Agency’s unique values and principles. How should partners properly apply USAID branding and marking requirements? In this module, you will learn:
USAID – Subcontract and Subaward Reporting Requirements
The purpose of this letter is to remind prime contractors and recipients of their responsibilities to report certain subawards and subcontracts in the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Subaward Reporting System (FSRS), available at FSRS.gov. In addition to being a statutory requirement under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, this … [Read more…]
USAID Conference and Career Expo: Amplifying HBCUs and Black Voices in Development
The DEIA Office of USAID is pleased to invite attendees to USAID’s Hybrid Conference and Career Expo entitled Amplifying HBCUs and Black Voices in Development on April 12 & 13, 2023. This hybrid event will bring together students, alumni, faculty and administrators from HBCUs and predominantly Black institutions, as well as other members and friends of this … [Read more…]