The Department of State is offering the Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative to promote sound, just, and responsive governance in the region. This grant aims to empower citizens, combat corruption, and strengthen nations’ sovereignty. Programs will focus on advocating for public sector accountability, reducing corruption, promoting high standards of investment, enhancing governance institutions, and ensuring public participation in policymaking. Initiatives will also strive to increase access to reliable media, strengthen the rule of law, uphold fundamental freedoms, and protect human rights in the Pacific Islands. Closing date: Aug 12, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 318583
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs |
| Description: | Create an initiative in the Pacific Islands that can promote sound, just, and responsive governance within the region to empower citizens, help combat corruption, and strengthen nations’ sovereignty. Transparent and accountable governments that promote civil society and rule of law are essential to strengthening the free and open Indo-Pacific region. Programs should address the most pressing governance needs of the Pacific Islands, including multilateral engagement and advocacy to promote public sector accountability and tackle corruption; promote high standards investment; implement debt sustainability practices; strengthen governance institutions; increase public participation in policymaking, especially of women and marginalized populations; promote access to quality and reliable media and other sources of information; and strengthen rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and human rights. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
cohenjm2@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Question and Answers document dated July 19 uploaded, REVISED NOFO dated July 19 uploaded. | Jul 19, 2019 | |
| Jul 19, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs |
| Description: | Create an initiative in the Pacific Islands that can promote sound, just, and responsive governance within the region to empower citizens, help combat corruption, and strengthen nations’ sovereignty. Transparent and accountable governments that promote civil society and rule of law are essential to strengthening the free and open Indo-Pacific region. Programs should address the most pressing governance needs of the Pacific Islands, including multilateral engagement and advocacy to promote public sector accountability and tackle corruption; promote high standards investment; implement debt sustainability practices; strengthen governance institutions; increase public participation in policymaking, especially of women and marginalized populations; promote access to quality and reliable media and other sources of information; and strengthen rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and human rights. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic – Updated |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
cohenjm2@state.gov
Email:- |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.124 — East Asia and Pacific Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs |
| Description: | Create an initiative in the Pacific Islands that can promote sound, just, and responsive governance within the region to empower citizens, help combat corruption, and strengthen nations’ sovereignty. Transparent and accountable governments that promote civil society and rule of law are essential to strengthening the free and open Indo-Pacific region. Programs should address the most pressing governance needs of the Pacific Islands, including multilateral engagement and advocacy to promote public sector accountability and tackle corruption; promote high standards investment; implement debt sustainability practices; strengthen governance institutions; increase public participation in policymaking, especially of women and marginalized populations; promote access to quality and reliable media and other sources of information; and strengthen rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and human rights. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
cohenjm2@state.gov
Email:- |
Related Documents
Folder 318583 Full Announcement-NOFO -> SAMPLE New Award BUDGET TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 318583 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Pacific Islands Good Governance NOFO Q&A Final – Supplemental July 19.pdf
Folder 318583 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative NOFO.pdf
Folder 318583 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative NOFO – REVISED July 19.pdf
Folder 318583 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Pacific Islands Good Governance NOFO Q&A Final.pdf
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