Request for Applications for Lesotho Grants Program

d) Not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or
permanent residents of the recipient country.
2) Propose a project that contributes to the goals of the BLC Project, PEPFAR and Lesotho National OVC
Strategic Plan (2011-2016).
3) Have the potential to reach a significant number of project beneficiaries (minimum number as mentioned
above in respect of the district/community council of implementation).
4) Provide at least two donor references. Information required for references is contained in Annex 3.
5) Have current operations and/or recently operated in the proposed district. In a case whereby the
applicant has neither current operations nor recently operated in the target district of implementation,
they should justify how they would assure effective project implementation and how operations will be
managed.
NB: Please note that MSH may consider applications from organizations that it supported previously; and have
either completed or are still implementing their projects. No preference will be afforded to these organizations
and all applications will be subjected to the competitive selection process as outlined below.
As per ADS303.3.6.6, USAID (and implementing partners) may limit competition to local or regional
(indigenous) organizations. In keeping with the regulations, this solicitation is limited to local organizations
only. U.S., European or other regions‟ organizations may not compete for the awards. If a decision is made
to open this procurement up to foreign entities (non-Basotho) the solicitation will be re-advertised and recompeted.
SECTION 4: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
4.1 Points of Contact and Delivery Information
Applications, which consist of a proposal, work plan, summary budget and required annexes, must be
received by the Lesotho BLC Project no later than 17:00 on 22 February 2013. Late submissions will not
be reviewed or screened by MSH.
It is the policy of USAID that English is the official language of all award documents; hence all documents
must be submitted to the BLC Project in English. The proposals must be submitted in English as a
Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document and must not exceed the number of pages stipulated in the
proposal format provided (see Annex 1), excluding attachments (e.g., resumes, reference details, work plan,
budget, etc.). Page limitations include the following requirements: 1.5-spaced text printed on one side of the
page only; and 11-point (minimum) font in Times New Roman. Applicants are cautioned that submitting
superfluous material as attachments will detract from their application.
The budget must be written in English in Microsoft Excel format, expressed in Lesotho Maloti and, one page
maximum. No sub-grants are allowed under this grant program. See budget guidelines below (Annex 2) for
more information.
The proposals may either be submitted in electronic or hard copy format (hand-delivery). In the case where
electronic format is preferred the address is blcsouthernafrica@msh.org. Please include the title of your
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