Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Overview:
What is SPA? How do I apply for funding? What is the administrative process / Points of contact What are time frames? How can I help by submitting complete documentation?
Objectives:
Understand the administrative process/time frames for SPA Activities Understand the application requirements Understand the post funding documentation requirements and close out deadlines
Allowable Activities:
You have access to the full 100 pages of USAID guidance and it would be a worthwhile read for anyone interested in NGO work. But when reviewing it, recall that just because an activity is allowable, doesnt mean it falls under Peace Corps parameters. (For example: research, developing new techniques, etc.)
HIV/AIDS Examples
Any activity* related to the dissemination of information on HIV AIDS transmission or activities that target persons living with HIV AIDS. *consistent with other SPA guidance
3. P&T will submit to VSO, who will work with admin to fiscally code and submit to Washington.
This will take two weeks
Time Frame:
You should expect two months from the time that the PCV Committee reviews your proposals until funding. This assumes all of your paperwork is in order. (details to follow.)
The Application
All parts of the application must be filled out. Do not forget your program element! Your timeframe must include a project completion date and a final report submission date. Your project will not be considered if the Appendix 3 is not concurrently submitted.
Application (4)
Community development
Capacity building Local group conception and implemented Requires sizable cash and/or in-kind contribution Self-reliant project
Admin costs associated with placement & assignment of PCV (ex.: PCV housing, per diem, or transport);
Overhead or other administrative costs associated with a SPA activity (utility bills, office rentals, telephone bills, faxing, Internet service, etc); Assistance in the promotion or conduct of religious activities or to construct religious facilities not allowed; Financing police, military or prison activities and programs not allowed;
When possible, draft a success story with photos in addition to the narrative report
Practice:
Break into for groups: One will review a proposal, One will draft an application, Two will close out a proposal.