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| | USAID MERC Program |
 | | MERC is a research and development activity of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and is an integral part of the U.S. program of development assistance. |
 | | MERC grants are, in general, oriented more towards research than institution building, with a developmental impact (economic, environmental, policy, etc.) expected in the near rather than distant future. |
 | | MERC grants are for no more than $3,000,000 total funding (usually spread over 3, 4, or 5 years). |
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