Модифікація І до RFA-2023-035 / Grants to Support Participation in Trade and Investment Events

USAID Competitive Economy Program (CEP)

Modification I to Request for Applications (RFA)-2023-035 “Grants to Support Participation in Trade and Investment Events” (changes are marked in red):

Dear Applicants,

The USAID Competitive Economy Program (CEP), implemented by Chemonics International, is seeking grant applications for the implementation of activities to support the participation of Ukrainian businesses in international B2B trade and investment events and missions to give them opportunity to internationalize their businesses, connect with new and existing customers, network, access key decision makers in targeted markets, and accelerate export sales and investment. B2B trade and investment events and missions include exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, conventions, trade missions and other B2B matchmaking events occurring overseas, and also incoming missions of buyers, partners and/or investors to Ukraine for B2B meetings and matchmaking.

The Modification I envisions the additional deadline for the submitting of applications: : 

• The 2nd additional Batch – due on July 24, 2023 (for trade and investment events from August 20, 2023 till February 14, 2024). The Selection Committee will take place in July 2023.

USAID CEP is awarding grants to Ukrainian non-governmental organizations, public unions, business associations, and other business support organizations (BSOs), to assist with planning, organizing, and funding of activities aimed at participation of groups of Ukrainian companies (at least five businesses in a group) at international B2B trade and investment events and missions, and activities aimed at facilitation of incoming missions of buyers, partners and/or investors to Ukraine, to help Ukrainian businesses pivot to new markets or expand in the existing ones, target and secure new international customers and investors, and grow their sales, creating and sustaining jobs. CEP will prioritize projects where USAID resources are leveraged with grantee contribution at a minimum of 30% of the total budget. It is for encouragement for the successful completion of the activity.

The full description of this RFA, including templates and supporting documents are available on Google Drive.

Applicants shall submit an application and a detailed grant budget (described under Annex A). All applications should be submitted online via Submittable portal following a link: RFA-2023-035 Grants to Support Participation in Trade and Investment Events (submittable.com)