Technical Assistance for Substance Abuse Treatment Providers in Peru for At-Risk Women and Adolescents

 

The United States Government, represented by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and its office at the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, are seeking applications from qualified non-profit organizations with the capacity and experience to strengthen outpatient and residential treatment for underserved women and adolescents suffering from substance use disorders. The selected organization will do so through the provision of technical assistance and training to health sector institutions identified by the Government of PeruÂ’s (GOP) National Commission for Development and Life Without Drugs (DEVIDA) and the Ministry of Health (MINSA) in Peru.

Deleted 06/01/2014 (Archived.) INL-14CA0009-WHPPERU-03252014 Agency: Department of State
Office: International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Cooperative Agreement 10 APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY Organizations submitting proposals must meet the following criteria: • Be a registered non-profit organization or educational institution based in Peru. ONLY local, non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must be registered in-country or submit proof that they are seeking registration as a non-profit in Peru at the time of proposal submission. Applicant must also comply with all local laws (e.g. labor, taxes, etc.). Public International Organizations and Commercial firms based in the U.S. and Peru are excluded. • Be a Peruvian organization with demonstrated experience working in demand reduction, drug use prevention, early intervention, or treatment and rehabilitation programs with at-risk populations, such as women and youth. • Have demonstrated experience implementing similar education, capacity building, or community development programs in Peru, and preferably with the targeted community identified in the proposal. • Have existing capacity to develop partnerships with government (particularly DEVIDA and MINSA) and non-governmental public health organizations in Peru, and other stakeholders in order to successfully fulfill the proposed program. • Organizations may form a consortium and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant. • Applicants are required to submit the documents listed in the Proposal Summary Instructions (PSI), see attached. 05/02/2014 This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements. Cheryl Price
Grants Management Specialist
PriceCH@state.gov $350,000.00 Awards range from $350,000.00 to $350,000.00