Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay
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- Opportunity number
- OFOP0002130
- Agency
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US Embassy Asuncion
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,919,000 to $6,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs is seeking a cooperative agreement to advance digital connectivity in Paraguay through a comprehensive project. The grant aims to expand rural internet connectivity, build institutional capacity for secure information and communications technologies (ICTs), and strengthen digital literacy. Eligible applicants include U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations, with Paraguay-based NGOs strongly encouraged to apply. The project will require collaboration with Paraguay's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MITIC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL), emphasizing long-term system strengthening and fair access. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by August 4, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST, with evaluation criteria focusing on the applicant's ability to procure, deliver, install, and service secure internet access points effectively.
The grant opportunity has a total funding amount of $6 million, with the intent to establish up to 3,600 internet access points across Paraguay. The project is scheduled to commence on September 30, 2025, with a planned duration of 54 months. The place of performance is primarily in rural areas of Paraguay, targeting communities with limited internet access. Funding cannot be used for law enforcement, military forces, or training for police or military personnel. The project will focus on creating sustainable digital infrastructure and enhancing community digital literacy through strategic internet access and capacity-building initiatives.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This project seeks to 1) expand Paraguay's rural internet connectivity, 2) build institutional capacity to deliver secure access to information and communications technologies (ICTs), and 3) strengthen digital literacy.
Update #1 ·
This project seeks to 1) expand Paraguay's rural internet connectivity, 2) build institutional capacity to deliver secure access to information and communications technologies (ICTs), and 3) strengthen digital literacy.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO FAQs Consolidated-Paraguay NOFO.pdf | ||
| SOW Template Overseas.docx | DOCX document | |
| NOFO Attachment B-Sample Monitoring Indicator Tracker.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Template FY25 with MTDC Final.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 20250522_NOFO Template Attachment E-UEI and SAM.gov FAQs updated 013124.docx | DOCX document | |
| 20250522_NOFO Template Attachment C-Sample Timeline.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 20250522_NOFO Attachment B-Sample Monitoring Indicator Tracker - Copy.docx | DOCX document | |
| 20250522_Attachment A NOFO Proposal Submission Instructions.docx | DOCX document | |
| 20250429_Budget Narrative_TEMPLATE.docx | DOCX document | |
| 25.07.03 NOFO_FINAL_CLEANCOPY_Paraguay_Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity.docx | DOCX document |
Posting history
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