USAID/Bangladesh is offering a grant to invest in civil society organizations advocating for rule of law and democratic rights in Bangladesh. This opportunity aims to make democracy more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to citizens’ needs. Partner organizations will have the chance to implement a five-year project, ‘Promoting Advocacy and Rights’ (PAR), with joint funding from USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Interested parties will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to submit a full application addressing the project’s problem statement. Applications are due by January 24, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 298756
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72038818REOI01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Clarification: The deadline to have responded to, and submitted the Expressions of Interest to USAID was November 27, 2017, as stated in the original synopsis (#1). Only those applicants who responded with an Expression of Interest to USAID by the deadline may submit a full application to be considered for this award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) seeks to invest in people, networks and institutions to make democracy in Bangladesh more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. USAID/Bangladesh is interested in supporting vibrant civil society organizations (CSO) active in advocating for rule of law, human and other democratic rights enshrined in the constitution and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of this notice of Expression of Interest is to identify potential partners to implement a five year project entitled “Promoting Advocacy and Rights” (PAR), jointly funded by USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Organizations responding to this notice will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity “NOFO” with problem statement for the proposed PAR activity, so that they can develop and submit a full technical and cost application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ahsan Rahman
Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:marahman@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correct due date on Eligibility of Applicants from November 27, 2018 to November 27, 2017 | Dec 24, 2017 | |
| Changing the eligibility of applicants | Dec 24, 2017 | |
| Eligibility criteria has been changed to Unrestricted to Others (see note) | Dec 24, 2017 | |
| Amendment 1 – 72038818RFA00002 | Dec 23, 2017 | |
| Dec 20, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72038818REOI01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Clarification: The deadline to have responded to, and submitted the Expressions of Interest to USAID was November 27, 2017, as stated in the original synopsis (#1). Only those applicants who responded with an Expression of Interest to USAID by the deadline may submit a full application to be considered for this award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) seeks to invest in people, networks and institutions to make democracy in Bangladesh more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. USAID/Bangladesh is interested in supporting vibrant civil society organizations (CSO) active in advocating for rule of law, human and other democratic rights enshrined in the constitution and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of this notice of Expression of Interest is to identify potential partners to implement a five year project entitled “Promoting Advocacy and Rights” (PAR), jointly funded by USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Organizations responding to this notice will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity “NOFO” with problem statement for the proposed PAR activity, so that they can develop and submit a full technical and cost application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ahsan Rahman
Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:marahman@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72038818REOI01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The deadline to have responded to, and submitted the Expressions of Interest to USAID was November 27, 2018, as stated in the original synopsis (#1). Only those applicants who responded with an Expression of Interest to USAID by the deadline may submit a full application to be considered for this award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) seeks to invest in people, networks and institutions to make democracy in Bangladesh more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. USAID/Bangladesh is interested in supporting vibrant civil society organizations (CSO) active in advocating for rule of law, human and other democratic rights enshrined in the constitution and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of this notice of Expression of Interest is to identify potential partners to implement a five year project entitled “Promoting Advocacy and Rights” (PAR), jointly funded by USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Organizations responding to this notice will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity “NOFO” with problem statement for the proposed PAR activity, so that they can develop and submit a full technical and cost application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ahsan Rahman
Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:marahman@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72038818REOI01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 23, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants for this Amendment no. 1 is only for those applicants who submitted Expression of Interest under this RFA. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) seeks to invest in people, networks and institutions to make democracy in Bangladesh more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. USAID/Bangladesh is interested in supporting vibrant civil society organizations (CSO) active in advocating for rule of law, human and other democratic rights enshrined in the constitution and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of this notice of Expression of Interest is to identify potential partners to implement a five year project entitled “Promoting Advocacy and Rights” (PAR), jointly funded by USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Organizations responding to this notice will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity “NOFO” with problem statement for the proposed PAR activity, so that they can develop and submit a full technical and cost application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ahsan Rahman
Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:marahman@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72038818REOI01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) seeks to invest in people, networks and institutions to make democracy in Bangladesh more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. USAID/Bangladesh is interested in supporting vibrant civil society organizations (CSO) active in advocating for rule of law, human and other democratic rights enshrined in the constitution and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of this notice of Expression of Interest is to identify potential partners to implement a five year project entitled “Promoting Advocacy and Rights” (PAR), jointly funded by USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Organizations responding to this notice will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity “NOFO” with problem statement for the proposed PAR activity, so that they can develop and submit a full technical and cost application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ahsan Rahman
Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:marahman@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72038818REOI01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USAID’s Promoting Advocacy and Rights (PAR) Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) seeks to invest in people, networks and institutions to make democracy in Bangladesh more accountable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of its citizens. USAID/Bangladesh is interested in supporting vibrant civil society organizations (CSO) active in advocating for rule of law, human and other democratic rights enshrined in the constitution and international commitments of the Government of Bangladesh. The purpose of this notice of Expression of Interest is to identify potential partners to implement a five year project entitled “Promoting Advocacy and Rights” (PAR), jointly funded by USAID and UK’s Department for International Development (DFID). Organizations responding to this notice will receive a Notice of Funding Opportunity “NOFO” with problem statement for the proposed PAR activity, so that they can develop and submit a full technical and cost application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ahsan Rahman
Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:marahman@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 298756 Full Announcement-Expression of Interest -> EoI – PAR 72038818REoI01.pdf
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