This grant, centered on Promoting Afghan Civic Engagement (PACE), is strategically designed to bolster and empower civil society organizations and independent media within Afghanistan. Its overarching purpose is to significantly enhance the capacity of Afghan citizens to actively shape their nation’s future. Specifically, the initiative seeks to foster meaningful civic participation by enabling citizens to effectively influence public policy, rigorously monitor government accountability, and serve as dedicated advocates for vital political reforms. This funding aims to cultivate a robust, engaged citizenry crucial for fostering transparency, good governance, and democratic progress across the country.
Opportunity ID: 235315
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-00000X |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Afghan Civic Engagement (PACE) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The purpose of PACE is to support Afghan civil society and media engagement that enables Afghan citizens to inflence policy, monitor government accountability,and serve as an advocate for political reform. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This a Draft RFA being posted to solicite comments from interested parties. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This a Draft RFA being posted to solicite comments from interested parties. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a full and open competition and all interested and qualified U.S Non-Governmental Organizations and Non-U.S Non-Governemtal Organizations that are either non-profit or for profit are encouraged to apply. USAID encourages applications from potential new partners. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Afghanistan USAID-Kabul |
| Description: | The purpose of PACE is to support Afghan civil society and media engagement that enables Afghan citizens to inflence policy, monitor government accountability,and serve as an advocate for political reform. Please refer to the attached draft RFA for the full program description. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sarah Acio
Senior Assistance Specialist Phone +93 (0) 702626204 Email:SAcio@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 235315 Full Announcement-1 -> draft rfa for pace program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sarah Acio Senior Assistance Specialist Phone +93 (0) 702626204 Email: SAcio@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00178451 | May 22, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
235315 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
235315 SF424D-1.1.pdf
235315 SF424C-1.0.pdf
235315 SF424B-1.1.pdf
235315 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
235315 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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