The USAID department is offering a grant to promote human rights in Nigeria by funding projects that address urgent human rights challenges. Applicants are required to submit concept papers outlining their strategies to protect and promote human rights in Nigeria. The grant aims to support initiatives that respond to emerging opportunities in advancing human rights. The closing date for submission is November 23, 2016. For more details, refer to the attached document.
Opportunity ID: 290095
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFI-620-17-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | USAID seeks concept papers for projects that respond to urgent or unanticipated human rights challenges or emerging windows of opportunity in the protection and promotion of human rights. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Concept papers should be from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations working in Nigeria. Local organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nigeria USAID-Abuja |
| Description: | USAID seeks concept papers for projects that respond to urgent or unanticipated human rights challenges or emerging windows of opportunity in the protection and promotion of human rights. Full description is provided in the attached document. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
USAID/Nigeria
Email:abujasolicitations@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of Amendment Number 01 to RFI-620-17-000001 is to provide answers to questions received by the due date of November 18, 2016. This modification also provides a revised copy of the full announcement RFI-620-17-000001 to indicate the correct page limit for Concept Papers as "Five (5) pages.
Please click on "Related Documents" tab, to download Questions and Answers, and the revised announcement. All other terms and conditions as stated in RFI-620-17-000001 remain unchanged. |
Nov 22, 2016 | |
| Nov 22, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFI-620-17-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | USAID seeks concept papers for projects that respond to urgent or unanticipated human rights challenges or emerging windows of opportunity in the protection and promotion of human rights. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Concept papers should be from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations working in Nigeria. Local organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nigeria USAID-Abuja |
| Description: | USAID seeks concept papers for projects that respond to urgent or unanticipated human rights challenges or emerging windows of opportunity in the protection and promotion of human rights. Full description is provided in the attached document. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
USAID/Nigeria
Email:abujasolicitations@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFI-620-17-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | USAID seeks concept papers for projects that respond to urgent or unanticipated human rights challenges or emerging windows of opportunity in the protection and promotion of human rights. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Concept papers should be from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations working in Nigeria. Local organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Nigeria USAID-Abuja |
| Description: | USAID seeks concept papers for projects that respond to urgent or unanticipated human rights challenges or emerging windows of opportunity in the protection and promotion of human rights. Full description is provided in the attached document. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
USAID/Nigeria
Email:abujasolicitations@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 290095 Revised Full Announcement-Revised RFI-620-17-000001 -> USAID Nigeria Request for Concept Papers – HRGP FY16 – Revised.pdf
Folder 290095 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers -> Amendment No. 01 – Questions and Answers – RFI-620-17-000001 – Nigeria.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | USAID/Nigeria Email: abujasolicitations@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00229228 | Nov 14, 2016 | Nov 23, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290095 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
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