Dear Prospective Applicants: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID or the Agency) is seeking applications for a Leader with Associate Award (LWA) from qualified entities to implement the above-mentioned program outlined in the subject NOFO. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. This competition covers both the initial Leader Award and all subsequent Associate Awards. USAID intends to make a single award to the applicant which best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this NOFO subject to a risk assessment. Eligible entities interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of activity sought, application submission requirements, and selection process. Subject to funding availability, USAID intends to provide up to $200,000,000.00 in total USAID funding (LWA including any future Associate Awards) to support the Sahel Regional Resilience Activity. The initial Leader Award is anticipated not to exceed $35M. Associate Awards may not exceed $75M. There will be no initial associate award(s) with the LWA, and there is no guarantee regarding the number or total estimated amount of Associate Awards. Please send any questions to the point(s) of contact identified in Section G. of attached NOFO . The deadline for questions is shown below . Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be furnished to all potential applicants through an amendment to this notice posted to www.grants.gov. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in preparation or submission of comments/suggestions or an application. Applications are submitted at the risk of the applicant. All preparation and submission costs are at the applicants expense. Please note that USAID reserves the right to cancel this process at any time without prior notice. Issue Date: June 7, 2024 Deadline for Questions: June 21, 2024 Closing Date: August 2, 2024 Closing Time: 17:30 GMT (Dakar local time) Subject: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No.: 72068524RFA00013 Program Title: USAID Sahel Regional Resilience Activity Thank you for your interest in USAID programs.