U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest

Scores listed: 100 points (the notice's total wasn't found; check it).

Narrative limit: 3 pages (check the notice for what counts toward it).

1. Quality of Program Idea (40 points, about 1 page)
   What reviewers look for (notice p. 11): The SOI is responsive to program framework. The idea is communicated well and is feasible. SOI’s that promote crea�ve approaches to address program objec�ves are highly encouraged. The proposed �meline is reasonable.
   [[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]

2. Organiza�onal Capacity and Record on Previous Grants (30 points, about 1 page)
   What reviewers look for (notice p. 11): The SOI should demonstrate the organiza�on’s exper�se and previous experience in administering programs. If a local partner is iden�fied SOI should briefly describe the partner’s role and experience.
   [[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]

3. Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objec�ves (15 points, about 0.5 pages)
   What reviewers look for (notice p. 11): The SOI should clearly ar�culate proposed program ac�vi�es and expected results towards achieving program objec�ves and goal(s).
   [[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]

4. Budget (15 points, about 0.5 pages)
   What reviewers look for (notice p. 11): The budget jus�fica�on should be detailed. Costs should be reasonable in rela�on to the proposed ac�vi�es and an�cipated results. The budget should be realis�c, accoun�ng for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed ac�vi�es.
   [[NEEDS: your answer to this criterion, with facts and numbers from your organization]]