Preference for Maximum Competition. Consistent with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977, USAID encourages unrestricted competition in the award of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements. USAID expects unrestricted competition in the award of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements, unless otherwise restricted following the requirements and procedures of sections 303.3.6.4
Preference for Maximum Competition. Consistent with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977, USAID encourages unrestricted competition in the award of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements. USAID expects unrestricted competition in the award of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements, unless otherwise restricted following the requirements and procedures of sections 303.3.6.4 and 303.3.6.5. Following the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, USAID may provide assistance to any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, individual, non-profit, or for-profit entity. When specific program requirements call for restricted eligibility, USAID must identify and describe the restriction in the Assistance Listing, NOFO, or other notice, as required by 303.3.5. Effective Date: 10/01/2024
a. Unrestricted Eligibility
b. Restricted Eligibility Restricted eligibility refers to: ● A funding opportunity that is limited to a specific type of entity or otherwise narrows the pool of applicants that may compete for a grant or cooperative agreement; ● An award or other assistance action that is limited to one or a limited number of recipients; ● Amendments to increase the total estimated amount of the award; or ● Amendments that change the fundamental scope of the award objectives. Eligibility must not be restricted for:
Preference for Maximum Competition. Consistent with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977, USAID encourages unrestricted competition in the award of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements. USAID expects unrestricted competition in the award of discretionary grants and cooperative agreements, unless otherwise restricted following the requirements and procedures of sections 303.3.6.4 and 303.3.6.5. Following the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, USAID may provide assistance to any U.S. or non-U.S. organization, individual, non-profit, or for-profit entity. When specific program requirements call for restricted eligibility, USAID must identify and describe the restriction in the Assistance Listing, NOFO, or other notice, as required by 303.3.5.
a. Unrestricted Eligibility Unrestricted eligibility refers to a funding opportunity that is open to all entities.
b. Restricted Eligibility Restricted eligibility refers to: Eligibility must not be restricted for:
