The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh is offering a five-year Cooperative Agreement, titled “Justice for All,” designed to significantly promote increased access to justice throughout Bangladesh. This grant is specifically purposed to address several critical development challenges observed within the country’s legal and judicial framework. Key objectives include enhancing public confidence in the judicial system, improving overall access to justice services, and increasing awareness and utilization of existing government-funded legal aid programs. The initiative also aims to identify and rectify inadequacies within the current legal aid framework, ensuring a more robust and equitable system for all citizens.
Opportunity ID: 144433
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-388-12-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Justice for All |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2012 14:00 Local Time in Bangladesh |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2012 14:00 Local Time in Bangladesh |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,000,000 |
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: | Applicants must be non-governmental U.S. and non U.S. entities and individuals, otherwise there is no restriction. Entities such as non-profit organizations, profit making concerns, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), faith-based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement titled Justice for All in Bangladesh to promote increased access to justice in Bangladesh. The Justice for All program will address the following key development challenges: lack of confidence in the judicial system; inadequate access to justice; lack of awareness and access to government-funded legal aid; and inadequacy of the legal aid framework. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kerry West
Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:kwest@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Please see Amendment 1 with the questions and answers. | Mar 14, 2012 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-388-12-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Justice for All |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2012 14:00 Local Time in Bangladesh |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2012 14:00 Local Time in Bangladesh |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,000,000 |
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: | Applicants must be non-governmental U.S. and non U.S. entities and individuals, otherwise there is no restriction. Entities such as non-profit organizations, profit making concerns, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), faith-based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement titled Justice for All in Bangladesh to promote increased access to justice in Bangladesh. The Justice for All program will address the following key development challenges: lack of confidence in the judicial system; inadequate access to justice; lack of awareness and access to government-funded legal aid; and inadequacy of the legal aid framework. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kerry West
Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:kwest@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-388-12-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Justice for All |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2012 14:00 Local Time in Bangladesh |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $6,000,000 |
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: | Applicants must be non-governmental U.S. and non U.S. entities and individuals, otherwise there is no restriction. Entities such as non-profit organizations, profit making concerns, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), faith-based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bangladesh is issuing this Request for Applications (RFA) for a five-year Cooperative Agreement titled Justice for All in Bangladesh to promote increased access to justice in Bangladesh. The Justice for All program will address the following key development challenges: lack of confidence in the judicial system; inadequate access to justice; lack of awareness and access to government-funded legal aid; and inadequacy of the legal aid framework. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kerry West
Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email:kwest@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 144433 Full Announcement-1 -> signed rfa-388-12-000002.pdf
Folder 144433 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 1 for RFA-388-12-000002 1 -> signed amendment 1 to rfa-388-12-000002.pdf
Folder 144433 Other Supporting Documents-Bangladesh CDCS 1 -> usaid bangladesh strategy 2011-2016 – public.pdf
Folder 144433 Other Supporting Documents-Reference Document 1 -> bangladesh rol_assessment_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kerry West Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Phone 88028855500 Email: kwest@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00107830 | Feb 16, 2012 | Mar 20, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
144433 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
144433 SF424D-1.1.pdf
144433 SF424C-1.0.pdf
144433 SF424B-1.1.pdf
144433 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
144433 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf