Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity in Paraguay
Closed Posted
- 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 secure digital connectivity in Paraguay through a comprehensive project. The grant opportunity aims to expand rural internet connectivity, build institutional capacity for secure information and communications technologies (ICTs), and strengthen digital literacy across the country. Eligible applicants are limited to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, with a strong preference for organizations based in Paraguay or with established local presence. The project will involve procuring, delivering, installing, and servicing secure internet access points at up to 3,600 sites, working in close consultation with Paraguay's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MITIC) and the National Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL). Applicants will be evaluated based on their proposed approach to infrastructure planning, institutional system strengthening, and digital literacy training, with a focus on cybersecurity awareness and data privacy education. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was posted on August 4, 2025, with proposals due by August 6, 2025, under the Economic Support Fund (ESF) program.
The total funding available for this grant opportunity is $6,000,000, with the expectation of making a single award to the most qualified applicant. The project is designed to be implemented over a 54-month period, beginning September 30, 2025, with a comprehensive approach to digital connectivity that includes infrastructure development, institutional capacity building, and community education. The place of performance will be throughout Paraguay, with a particular focus on rural and underserved areas that currently lack reliable internet access. The selected organization will be responsible for developing a detailed implementation plan, including technology procurement, installation, training programs, and a sustainability strategy to ensure long-term impact beyond the initial grant period.
Synopsis
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 | ||
| 20250522_Attachment A NOFO Proposal Submission Instructions.docx | DOCX document | |
| 20250522_NOFO Template Attachment E-UEI and SAM.gov FAQs updated 013124 (1).docx | DOCX document | |
| 07.30.2025. NOFO_FINAL_Paraguay_Advancing Secure Digital Connectivity (1).docx | DOCX document | |
| NOFO Attachment B-Sample Monitoring Indicator Tracker (1).docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Template FY25 with MTDC Final (2).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 20250522_NOFO Template Attachment C-Sample Timeline (1).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 20250522_NOFO Attachment B-Sample Monitoring Indicator Tracker - Copy (1).docx | DOCX document | |
| SOW Template Overseas (1).docx | DOCX document |
Posting history
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