Opportunity Information: Apply for 72052018APS00001
Partnering for Prosperity (P4P) is an Annual Program Statement (APS) from USAID/Guatemala that invites concept papers from both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations interested in forming co-funded partnerships to tackle key development challenges in Guatemala. The central idea is to use partnerships, especially with the private sector, to increase the scale, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability of development results by combining USAID resources with partner resources, know-how, and market reach. Rather than funding a traditional stand-alone project, this APS is designed to build alliances where USAID and partners jointly define a problem, agree on a practical solution, and contribute resources together to make that solution work and last.
The APS targets concept papers aligned with USAID/Guatemala development priorities, specifically: reducing malnutrition, expanding youth employment, improving clean water and sanitation, advancing education technology, strengthening natural resource management, and reducing corruption. USAID is looking for approaches that can produce measurable improvements and that can be replicated or scaled beyond the initial effort. In this context, "innovation" is not limited to brand-new inventions; it can also mean applying existing tools, business models, technologies, or practices in a way that delivers better development outcomes than current alternatives. Proposals are expected to show a clear pathway to results and sustainability, ideally by leveraging markets, private sector capabilities, and institutional buy-in.
A major requirement of P4P is resource leverage. USAID/Guatemala is specifically seeking concept papers that mobilize significant new private sector investment and create "win-win" alliances, meaning the partnership should simultaneously advance business growth and/or corporate social responsibility objectives while also delivering stronger development impact. Applicants are expected to bring new and additional resources at a minimum 1:1 match: for every $1 provided by the U.S. Government, alliance partners should contribute at least $1 in cash or in-kind support. Matching contributions can include funding, technology, technical expertise, staff time, equipment, data, distribution channels, or other tangible assets that directly support solving the selected development challenge. Proposals that exceed the 1:1 match, or that provide substantial cash contributions (as opposed to only in-kind), receive priority consideration. While not mandatory, USAID/Guatemala also encourages partnership structures that include women-, youth-, and indigenous-led organizations as part of the alliance.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is issued by USAID/Guatemala City under Funding Opportunity Number 72052018APS00001. The assistance mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement from USAID in the implementation and strategic direction of the funded activity compared with more hands-off grant types. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and while eligibility is broadly described as "Others" (with further detail referenced in the full APS), the solicitation explicitly states that both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations may apply, reinforcing that USAID is casting a wide net to attract capable partners and meaningful private sector participation.
The APS was designed to be open for a 12-month period and allowed concept paper submissions on a rolling basis; however, USAID planned to review and evaluate submissions in two defined phases tied to specific technical areas and deadlines. Phase 1 focused on concept papers related to Water, Environment, and Youth Employment, with a submission deadline of April 10, 2018 at 2:00 pm Guatemala time. Phase 2 focused on Nutrition, Education Technology, and Anti-Corruption, with a submission deadline of July 18, 2018 at 2:00 pm Guatemala time. This phased approach signals that USAID intended to batch reviews by sector, potentially aligning evaluation and partnership development with internal planning cycles and technical team availability.
In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling is listed at $10,000,000, with an expectation of up to 10 awards. Taken together, the structure suggests USAID/Guatemala anticipated multiple partnerships of varying sizes, with the potential for larger, high-leverage alliances where partner contributions significantly multiply the impact of U.S. Government funding. Overall, P4P is best understood as a partnership-building platform where strong applicants differentiate themselves by presenting a clear, jointly owned development problem statement, a practical and scalable solution, credible private sector engagement, and a compelling resource match that demonstrates real commitment and long-term sustainability beyond USAID support.Apply for 72052018APS00001
- The Agency for International Development, Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partnering for Prosperity (P4P) ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT -USAID/Guatemala" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 02, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 01, 2019 CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF CONCEPT PAPERS #9679 Phase 1 #9675 Concept Papers related to Water, Environment, and Youth Employment must be submitted by April 10, 2018 at 2.00 pm (Guatemala time) #9679 Phase 2 #9675 Concept Papers related to Nutrition, Education Technology, and Anti-Corruption must be submitted by July 18, 2018 at 2.00 pm (Guatemala time). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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