The Department of Justice is offering the Kazakhstan Human Rights Activity grant with the goal of improving human rights conditions in Kazakhstan. The grant aims to enhance civil society representation, encourage citizen engagement with the government, and promote accountability. By mobilizing coalitions, advocating for reform, and fostering collaboration between civil society and the Government of Kazakhstan, this grant seeks to create a more rights-respecting environment. The closing date for applications is April 29, 2021.
Opportunity ID: 332460
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 72011521RFA00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kazakhstan Human Rights Activity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| 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: | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | May 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted to local organizations.Only local organizations as defined below are eligible for award. USAID defines a “local entity”as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that:(1) Is legally organized under the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and(2) Has as its principal place of business or operations in the Republic of Kazakhstan; and(3) Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of theRepublic of Kazakhstan; and(4) Is managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanentresidents of the Republic of Kazakhstan.For purposes of this section, ‘majority owned’ and ‘managed by’ include, without limitation,beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable,to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of theorganization’s governing body by any means.These eligibility requirements apply to only the principal applicant.USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financialassistance from USAID. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty |
| Description: |
The goal of the activity is to Improve Human Rights in Kazakhstan Create the conditions and space for improved human rights, in which civil society more effectively represents citizen voices and engages the government while key government institutions are more effective in their mandate and responsive to citizen needs. Objective 1 – Civil society more effectively represents the interests of citizens, mobilizes coalitions to address human rights challenges, and advocates for reform. Objective 2 – The Government of Kazakhstan more effectively engages with civil society to improve human rights and is more accountable to citizens. |
| Link to Additional Information: | see Related Documents |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Natalya Virt
Acquisition Specialist Phone 7272 50 76 12 Email:nvirt@usaid.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 332460 Full Announcement-NOFO72011521RFA00006 -> 72011521RFA00006.pdf
Folder 332460 Other Supporting Documents-ANNEXES TONOFO72011521RFA00006 -> ANNEX 2 Marking Plan template.pdf
Folder 332460 Other Supporting Documents-ANNEXES TONOFO72011521RFA00006 -> ANNEX 1 Branding Strategy template.pdf
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