How to submit the concept note for USAID’s Global Development Alliance

USAID is only accepting concept notes initially from applicants under the Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement. The concept note should not exceed more than 5 pages (standard margins, 12pt font).

Following is the format to be used for developing the concept note:

Cover Page/Introduction:

1. Include the Solicitation Number (APS No: M/OAA/GRO/EGAS – 11-002011) from this solicitation;
2. Identify the Mission(s) receiving the concept paper, as well as the individual(s) at the Mission(s) who received the paper;
3. Name and address of organization;
4. Type of organization (e.g., for-profit, non-profit, university, etc.);
5. Contact point (lead contact name; relevant telephone, and e-mail information). Regional or multi-country applications should provide the name and contact details of at least one local partner for each country targeted in the program;
6. Names of other organizations (federal and non-federal as well as any other USAID offices) to whom you are/have submitted the application and/or are funding the proposed activity; and
7. Signature of authorized representative of the applicant.

Technical Information:

1. Concise title, objective and description of proposed activity;
2. Discussion of the objectives, the method of approach, the anticipated results, and how the work will help address a significant development challenge and accomplish a field Mission or WOU’s specific strategic objectives for that development challenge within a defined timeframe;
3. Roles, level of effort responsibilities and contributions of the prospective partner organization(s);
4. Brief discussion of how the key activity will be sustainable without continued USAID funding after the GDA program ends; and
5. Type of support and amounts the applicant requests from USAID (e.g., funds, facilities, equipment, materials, personnel resources, etc.).

Supporting Information:

1. Proposed estimated cost;
2. Brief cost breakdown (e.g., salaries, travel, etc.), with proposed budget and projections
3. Proposed amount of the applicant’s financial as well as in-kind participation (clearly identify which resources are cash and which are in-kind and provide information on the nature of the in-kind contributions);
4. Proposed amount of leverage from prospective partners, both cash as well as in-kind;
5. Proposed duration of the GDA activity; and
6. Brief description of applicant’s, as well as prospective or existing partner’s (or partners’), previous work and experience.

After completing the concept note, submit it to the USAID Mission office in your country (do not forget to mark the letter with the title: Global Development Alliance). A copy of it has to be emailed to the email address given on Page 14 of this document.