Deadline: 15 October 2018

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible Philippine Organizations to implement the program entitled “Regulatory Reform Support Program for National Development (RESPOND).”

The program supports government reform initiatives that improve competitiveness, boost trade and investment, and promote inclusive economic growth. This plan is a five-year cooperative agreement entitled, “Regulatory Reform Support Program for National Development” (RESPOND) which seeks improvements in regulatory quality that will lead to enhanced competitiveness, which in turn, contributes to higher levels of investment and trade.

Objectives

• Market competition enhanced
  • Barriers to market entry reduced
  • Regulatory burdens and transaction costs reduced
• Regulatory capacity and governance strengthened
  • Regulatory oversight strengthened
  • Transparency and accountability mechanisms strengthened

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
• Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
• Award Floor: $10,000,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Only Philippine organizations as defined below are eligible for an award under this RFA. Applications must be from qualified local, non-governmental Philippine entities, such as private, nonprofit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.
• USAID defines a local organization as one that:
  • Is organized under the laws of the Philippines;
  • Has its principal place of business in Philippines;
  • Is majority-owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the Philippines, or is managed by a governing body, the majority of whose members are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Philippines; and
  • Is not controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of Philippines
• USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be legally recognized, nongovernmental organizations under applicable law. Only one application is allowed from each eligible applicant.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply via email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit grants.gov.