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• If your Trade and Investment Concept meets the criteria outlined in the RFA and if you want to apply, SCROLL DOWN to the bottom of this page to click the reCAPTCHA "I am not a robot" box, allowing you to navigate to the application. 
• You will be asked a series of questions. 
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• The program reserves the right to stop this application at any stage in the event that information provided is incorrect or does not meet the criteria outlined in the RFA.
• Application must be in English.     

• Annex B. Application Form ; Annexe B: Formulaire de demande This annex asks for information on the project description, applicant leverage (as applicable), monitoring and results, and other activity information. Responses should be specific, complete, and presented concisely.
• Annex C. Work Plan ; Annexe C: Plan de travail The implementation plan should be detailed and include tasks, outputs, partners, and responsible persons. It may be no more than three years or extend past June 2026. Monitoring and evaluation efforts must also be included.
• Annex_D._Budget and Budget Notes; Annexe D: Budget et notes budgétaires In the budget, request and explain the key cost items required for the support.
• Annex E. Milestone Table ; Annexe E: Tableau des jalons The Activity recommends a fixed amount award (FAA) as the best grant mechanism per the anticipated program description. This means you will be paid an agreed-upon amount for completed milestones. This annex asks you to propose those milestones, means of verification, due dates, and amount per milestone 
• Appendix D. Grantee Nationality Self Certification Form. This appendix asks for information on the nationality of the applicant. The nationality of an applying entity will determine what type of award may be issued, if selected. As such, all partners are requested to self-certify their applying entity’s nationality as part of this submission. Supporting documentation will be asked for later in the process if selected.
• For USAID KEA East Africa Recoverable Grants Opportunity applicants, please use this template for Annex B. Application Form. In addition please complete Annex F. Proposed Recoverable Grant Terms. Note: Annexes C, D, E, and Appendix D should also be completed.

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