GDA APS 2012 - Addendum Mexico

Through this Addendum to the FY 2012 Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. APS-OAA-12-000003 (the GDA APS), USAID/Mexico is making a special call for the submission of concept papers related to the USG development pillars of private sector competitiveness, environment and education for work in Mexico. The objectives supported under this addendum are to: 1) help mitigate the effects of global climate change, with a focus on the energy and forestry sectors; 2) improve the availability, relevance and quality of youth leadership and workforce development programs in communities most affected by crime and violence; and 3) support Mexico’s implementation of a new criminal justice system.Unless otherwise specifically stated herein, all terms and conditions of the worldwide GDA APS apply. As stated in the worldwide GDA APS No. APS-OAA-12-000003, USAID expects to receive alliance proposals that leverage private sector resources at a minimum of 1:1. Proposals that do not leverage private sector resources of at least a matching amount to what is requested will not be considered under this announcement. The worldwide GDA APS announcement contains a description of and the criteria for what may be considered as leverage for this purpose.