The USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and government capabilities in Paraguay. With a focus on reducing corruption and strengthening democratic foundations, the grant seeks to increase the capacity of public institutions, enhance accountability and anti-corruption efforts, and advance the legal and policy framework for effective governance. This program works in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and international donors to achieve its objectives. Grant applications are accepted until Aug 13, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 237194
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-526-13-000002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation:: | The main purpose of this RFA is to to support development objectives included under the Democracy and Governance Strategy of the USAID/Paraguay Mission. |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 03, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 24,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $24,750,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $23,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | USAID/Paraguay has determined that this program will be implemented by a local organization. For-profit organizations (consulting firms, technical assistance providers and other service providing firms) and non-for-profit organizations (NGOs, foundations, universities, and other non-for-profit associations) are eligible to submit applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Paraguay USAID-Asuncion |
| Description:: | The proximate objectives of USAID/Paraguay for this program include enhanced transparency and accountability and a more capable government. The final objectives are to reduce corruption and ensure a strong foundation for democracy in Paraguay. In order to effectively tackle these challenges, USAID/Paraguay will seek the following sub-purposes: a) Increased capacity of select public institutions; b) Accountability and anti-corruption efforts strengthened in select public institutions; and in coordination with inter-agency counterparts and other international donors c) Legal and policy framework for effective governance advanced. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 3 | Amendment # 2 – RFA 526-13-000002 | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Synopsis 2 | Include Amendment #1 which includes clarifications | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1