Description
The Locally Led Development Annual Program Statement (APS) is a mechanism for USAID Operating Units to facilitate assistance awards to local and non-traditional partners for innovative, adaptive, and locally led development approaches. The APS aims to advance USAID's capability to work with local partners and to learn from these engagements. Interested applicants must respond to specific addenda issued by USAID Operating Units, which will be posted on grants.gov. The addenda will outline the specific priorities and requirements for each opportunity.
• The APS is not a request for applications or proposals, but rather a call for concepts that align with USAID's priorities.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of the local context and a commitment to adaptive management.
• The APS supports all types of assistance awards allowed by USAID's Automated Directives System (ADS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the concepts submitted under this APS.