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…]
The current implementation of 2 CFR 200 by each federal agency remains in effect until their adoption of the 2024 revisions. Six subparts to 2 CFR 200:– Subpart A: Acronyms and Definitions– Subpart B: General Provisions– Subpart C: Pre-Federal awards Requirements and contents of federal Awards– Subpart D: Post-Federal Award Requirements– Subpart E: Cost Principles– … [Read more…]
USAID is recruiting Foreign Service Engineers. Please see the Position Description here and apply at www.usajobs.gov keyword search “USAID” Application deadline is June 12, 2024.
The revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) were recently published in Federal Register. USG agencies (including USAID, the State Department and the Centers for Disease Control) must fully implement the new policies by October 1. Below we’ve outlined a few of the changes that will benefit the USAID partner community … [Read more…]
On March 20, 2024, USAID published the “Security and Information Technology Requirements” final rule in the Federal Register. This final rule incorporates feedback from public comments in response to its predecessor proposed rule. The final rule includes a summary of comments received from the public, USAID’s responses, and changes made to the clauses as a … [Read more…]
On February 28, USAID published the “Safeguarding Against Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, and Child Neglect” proposed rule and the 60-day public comment period closes on April 29, 2024. Similar to the recently introduced assistance standard provisions, this proposed rule aims to strengthen protections for program participants, community members, project staff, and other individuals in … [Read more…]
This year’s theme is Kaleidescope: Connecting Diversity Across the Spectrum of U.S. Foreign Policy. The event is free! Join us virtually from 12:00 to 6:00 pm ET: https://interactive.state.gov/msi-2024/ Here is the agenda and link – https://interactive.state.gov/msi-2024/
USAID is leaning into artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to enhance the Agency’s ability to carry out its foreign assistance mandate around the world. According to the Agency, “promising applications funded by USAID are proliferating across various geographies and sectors, including agriculture, health and infectious diseases, civic spaces and democracy, education … and … [Read more…]
Join USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande at the Center for Global Development to share his perspective on the scope and challenge of global lead poisoning as well as highlight USAID’s commitment to accelerating the international response. Following Dr. Gawande’s remarks, CGD Senior Fellow Rachel Silverman Bonnifield will facilitate a panel discussion … [Read more…]