Local Organizations Network Project (LON) | 7200AA19APS00001

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The Local Organizations Network Project (LON) is a USAID funding opportunity released under Annual Program Statement (APS) number 7200AA19APS00001. It is a discretionary opportunity and uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning USAID expects to be substantially involved with awardees during implementation (for example, through collaboration on planning, oversight, and key technical or managerial decisions). The activity category is Health, and it is listed under CFDA 98.001. The APS remains open for a long window, with an original closing date of September 28, 2029, which signals that USAID intends to consider concept papers over time rather than through a single, short deadline. Applicants are directed to consult country-specific addenda because key submission instructions, any country ceilings, and other requirements can vary by location.

This notice specifically announces Amendment #9 to the APS. The amendment makes two major administrative updates: first, it replaces Section A (Program Description) in its entirety with an updated program description, and second, it updates Section B (Federal Award Information) to revise the language governing the period of performance for individual awards. A key change highlighted in the amendment is that the previously stated APS ceiling of $300,000,000 is being removed. In practice, that means applicants should not rely on the old overall cap as an indicator of how much funding is available through the APS. Instead, the practical limits that matter for an applicant will be the ceilings and parameters stated in the relevant country addendum and in any subsequent communications or specific award determinations.

Eligibility is intentionally narrow and focused on local participation. Only local organizations are eligible for award, and USAID emphasizes that local non-governmental entities may submit concept papers. USAID also explicitly welcomes submissions from organizations that have never received USAID financial assistance before, which is an important signal to newer or first-time USAID partners that they are encouraged to apply. At the same time, the APS makes clear that concept papers from entities that do not meet the eligibility requirements will not be reviewed or evaluated, so meeting the definition of a local organization is a threshold requirement rather than a competitive scoring factor. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

USAID defines a "local entity" using several specific tests tied to the country receiving assistance. To qualify, the organization must be legally organized under that country’s laws and must have its principal place of business or operations in that country. It must also be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the country receiving assistance, and it must be managed by a governing body where a majority are citizens or lawful permanent residents of that country. The APS clarifies that "majority owned" and "managed by" are interpreted broadly and include beneficiary interests and any direct or indirect power to control leadership selection, appointment, tenure, or composition of the governing body. This is meant to ensure the entity is genuinely locally controlled, not simply registered locally while controlled from elsewhere.

Beyond eligibility, USAID underscores the responsibility and capacity expectations for recipients. Applicants must be "responsible entities" with the organizational experience, accounting systems, operational controls, and technical skills needed to achieve project objectives and comply with award terms and conditions, or they must be able to obtain those capacities. This language is typical of USAID assistance and signals that awardees will be expected to manage funds properly, track performance, comply with reporting and oversight requirements, and deliver technically credible results. Concept papers are the entry point under this APS, and applicants should use the country-specific addenda as the primary guide for how to prepare and submit those concept papers, what ceilings apply, and any country-level priorities or procedural rules.

• The Agency for International Development in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Local Organizations Network Project (LON)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2019-01-29.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2029-09-28.
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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