CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

DETAILS

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QUESTIONS

• Can an enterprise based in the Haitian Diaspora apply for a MarChE grant?
  • Yes, as long as this enterprise is legally registered in Haiti or is partnering with an association/community organization, which is licensed to do business in Haiti.
    
    
• Is there an investment matching ratio for the grants?
  • Yes, MarChE has established an investment matching ratio.
  • Proposals with a greater ratio, will be preferred to those offering lower contributions
  • A 2:1 match for Public Private Alliance (PPA) -type grants or capital grants.
  • A 1:1 match (in cash and in kind) for operational grants are preferred ratios.
    
    
• What is a 2:1 match?
  • If a grantee requests $100,000.00 of MarChE’s fund, the grantee’s contribution will be $200,000.00.
  • In this scenario, the minimum project cost would be $300,000.00.
    
    
• What is a 1:1 match?
  • If the grantee requests $25,000.00 of MarChE’s Fund; the grantee will have to contribute $25,000 towards the project.
  • Thus, the total project would be at least $50,000.00.
    
    
• Does the partner investment will need to be in cash?
  • No, only 25% of the partner’s contribution needs to be in cash.
  • The remaining 75% may be in kind.
    
    
• What will be the selection criteria?
  • Conformity to Haiti MarChE Objectives.
    • Is the proposed activity in line with Haiti MarChE objectives and the project SOW?
    • What is the likelihood the activity will help meet project targets and further project objectives? (20 points)
  • Technical Approach.
    • Is the technical approach feasible in the given time period with the given resources? (10)
    • Is the technical approach innovative? (5)
    • Is the technical approach replicable? (5) = (20 points)
  • Institutional Capacity.
    • Does the organization present evidence it possesses the technical, managerial, and financial capacity to accomplish the proposed task? (15 points)
  • Cost.
    • Is the proposed cost within the expected range?
    • Are costs reasonable when compared to similar operations; are they, allocable in terms of allocation to clear budgetary lines; and are they allowable by USAID regulations?
    • Can the organization demonstrate it adheres to basic accounting and management principles?
    • To what extent does the proposed activity leverage other funding sources? (15 points)
  • Cross-Cutting Issues.
    • Does the grantee incorporate gender and youth issues? (5 points)
      Resources.
    • Does the grantee source its raw material from local producers? Will the grantee increase local employment? (10 points)
  • Viability.
    • Will the activity be sustainable over the long term without continued external support? (15 points)
  • Environmental Compliance
    
    
• Can an institution apply for multiple awards?
  • Yes, an institution may apply for multiple awards.
  • However, a single institution may not receive more than $250,000 over the life of the MarChE project.
  • In the case of Public-Private Alliances, a PPA partner may not receive funding on more than one USAID-funded proposal.
    
    
• Is there a time limit as to when we can submit an application?
  • Applications will not be accepted after January 2011
    
    
• How can I apply for a grant?
  • The applicant has to complete a concept paper based on MarChE’s template.
  • Fifteen (15) days after receipt of the concept paper, applicants that are judged to be competitive will be requested to submit a full proposal.
    
    
• How can I obtain a grant application information?
  • At the following offices
    • Pétion-Ville : 7 , rue Ogé 2517 - 9880 / 2517 - 9881
    • Jacmel : Angle Ave. de la Liberté et Rue Christophe 3837-8081
    • Cayes : Lamartinière , Route de Camp-Perrin 3787 - 2395
    • Cap-Haitien : UNDH Rue 18 , B #90 , Cap-Haitien 3767-8838
  • Site: http://www.haiti-marche.com
  • Email: info@haiti-marche.com
    
    
• How to submit a proposal?
  • Pétion-Ville : 7 , rue Ogé 2517 - 9880 / 2517 - 9881
  • Jacmel : Angle Ave. de la Liberté et Rue Christophe 3837-8081
  • Cayes : Lamartinière , Route de Camp-Perrin 3787 - 2395
  • Cap-Haitien : UNDH Rue 18 , B #90 , Cap-Haitien 3767-8838
• Site: http://www.haiti-marche.com
• Email: info@haiti-marche.com

 

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