Land Reform in Afghanistan (LARA) Grants Management Plan

The plan is designed to ensure effective and efficient management of grants, while also ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and policies. The LARA program aims to support land reform efforts in Afghanistan, with a focus on improving land tenure security, promoting agricultural development, and enhancing rural livelihoods. The program is implemented by Tetra Tech ARD, in partnership with the Government of Afghanistan and other stakeholders. The Grants Management Plan is organized into six sections, which cover the key aspects of grant management, including public notice and identification of potential grantees, evaluation and selection of applications, pre-award and negotiation, grant award process, grant administration, and grant close-out. The plan outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), public international organizations (PIOs), and private sector entities. Eligible activities under the program include land reform, agricultural development, and rural livelihoods improvement. The evaluation and selection of applications is based on a rigorous evaluation process, which includes the review of concept papers, full grant applications, and site visits. The evaluation criteria include the applicant's experience and expertise, the project's technical merit, and the potential impact on land reform and agricultural development in Afghanistan. The pre-award and negotiation process involves the review of grant applications, the negotiation of grant agreements, and the completion of pre-award responsibility determinations (PARDs) and simplified pre-award surveys (SPAS). The grant award process involves the establishment of grant types and formats, the negotiation of grant agreements, and the approval of grant awards by USAID. The grant administration section outlines the responsibilities of grantees, including financial management, reporting, and performance monitoring. Grantees are required to maintain accurate financial records, submit regular reports, and participate in performance monitoring and evaluation activities. The grant close-out process involves the preparation for grant completion, final site visits, grant evaluation, audits, and grant agreement completion letters. The plan also outlines the requirements for grantee record retention and grant records. The Afghanistan LARA Grants Management Plan is designed to ensure effective and efficient management of grants, while also ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and policies. The plan provides a framework for grant management, which is essential for the successful implementation of the LARA program. The plan is organized around the key aspects of grant management, including public notice and identification of potential grantees, evaluation and selection of applications, pre-award and negotiation, grant award process, grant administration, and grant close-out. The plan outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants, the evaluation and selection process, and the responsibilities of grantees. The plan also outlines the requirements for grantee record retention and grant records. The plan is designed to ensure effective and efficient management of grants, while also ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and policies.