The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, is inviting applications from prospective partners that are either Private and Voluntary Organizations based in the United States (US PVOs) or indigenous, local Nongovernmental Organizations (LNGOs) for the Development Grants Program (DGP).
The overall objective of the DGP is to contribute to improved and sustainable grass roots development by supporting development projects and strengthening capacities of nascent development partners. The DGP has a priority of strengthening LNGOs and US PVOs, recognizing that a vibrant and active NGO sector is fundamental to promoting a healthy democracy that is accountable and responsive to citizens’ needs. Organizations which receive DGP awards will have access to capacity development support, predominantly from local training and technical assistance providers, to enhance their organizational and/or technical capabilities.
Priority sectors to be addressed for Tajikistan are Human Rights, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Microenterprise.
There are two steps in the application process under this Request for Applications (RFA): submission of a concept paper and a full application.
The deadline for concept paper submissions is July 2, 2012.
Do not submit a full application unless requested to do so by a USAID Mission.
Missions will notify Applicants that have submitted concept papers by August 1, 2012 whether or not to submit a full application.
Awards will be made on a competitive basis by participating USAID Missions via grants and cooperative agreements in amounts up to but not exceeding $2 million.
Complete information on eligibility criteria, application process and other program requirements can be found on the internet at www.grants.gov (please search for “Development Grant Program” for this RFA). Any questions about this RFA should be submitted in writing to the following email address: QA-DGP@usaid.gov. USAID/Washington will collect, organize and respond to these questions by posting an amendment to the RFA on www.grants.gov and on the DGP website.
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