Section C, Eligibility Information Sample Clauses

Section C, Eligibility Information addresses the considerations and factors that determine applicant or application eligibility for award. This section must: (1) Identify the types of entities that are eligible to apply. The AO must clearly identify in the NOFO whether the funding opportunity is open to all entities. If there are no restrictions on eligibility, this section must indicate that all potential applicants are eligible (see section 303.3.6 on Eligibility). If eligibility is restricted, the AO must state the types of entities that are eligible and include in the NOFO the rationale for why the restriction of eligibility is considered necessary. If eligibility is restricted to a single entity, a NOFO is not required. Also, include a statement to the effect that USAID encourages applications from potential new partners. (2) Describe the cost sharing element. State explicitly whether cost sharing is required for the applicant to be eligible (see 303.3.10), cost sharing is suggested (that is, voluntary) but not required, or cost sharing is not required. When cost sharing is suggested and will be a factor in determining who will receive an award, the announcement must explicitly describe how cost sharing will be considered as part of the review process. Do not use vague statements such as “cost sharing is encouraged.” If applicable, the announcement must clearly state any restrictions or special conditions regarding the types of costs that are acceptable for cost sharing (consistent with 2 CFR 200.306), the NOFO must explicitly state it. This section must refer to Section D, which states any pre-award requirements for submission of documentation to verify commitments to meet cost sharing requirements. Note that a fixed amount award cannot be used in a program that requires mandatory cost sharing (see 2 CFR 200.201(b)(2)). (3) State any limit on the number of applications an applicant may submit under the NOFO and make clear whether the limitation is on the submitting organization, individual investigator/program director, or both. (4) If applicable, include any other eligibility criteria, i.e., criteria that will make an application or project ineligible for a Federal award. These criteria must be clearly stated and must include a reference to the regulation or policy that describes the restriction, as applicable (see 303.3.6.1(d) Multi- tiered Review).