This grant, the Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program, is for organizations to support efforts promoting accountable, democratic governance and an engaged citizenry in Zimbabwe. Administered by the United States Agency for International Development in Zimbabwe (USAID/Zimbabwe), it seeks applications from Zimbabwean, regional, and international organizations. Key areas of focus include constitutional reforms, strengthening accountability and oversight in governance and electoral processes, promoting human rights, fostering civic engagement and citizen action, and enhancing social cohesion. This program aims to create an environment where improved democratic practices directly benefit the population. This is the third round of applications for the AARZ Program.
Opportunity ID: 293883
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-613-17-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program will support efforts to promote constitutional reforms; accountability and oversight. |
| 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: | International Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 04, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Zimbabwe (USAID/Zimbabwe) invites applications from Zimbabwean, regional, and international organizations for the Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program. The program will support efforts to promote constitutional reforms; accountability and oversight including work with Parliament, electoral and governance processes; human rights; civic engagement and citizen action; and social cohesion in the expectation that this will lead to improved accountable, democratic governance that serves an engaged citizenry. This amendment is for the third round of applications pursuant to this APS. Further rounds may be announced based on technical needs and availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Nengomasha
Assistance Specialist Phone +263-0867701-21667 Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This is Amendment 1 to APS-613-17-000001 – Third Round. The amendment provides changes in the APS Document, and the changes have been highlighted in green. The amendment also provides answers to questions received by the closing date of June 18, 2019. | Jun 19, 2019 | |
| Jun 12, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-613-17-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program will support efforts to promote constitutional reforms; accountability and oversight. |
| 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: | International Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 04, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Zimbabwe (USAID/Zimbabwe) invites applications from Zimbabwean, regional, and international organizations for the Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program. The program will support efforts to promote constitutional reforms; accountability and oversight including work with Parliament, electoral and governance processes; human rights; civic engagement and citizen action; and social cohesion in the expectation that this will lead to improved accountable, democratic governance that serves an engaged citizenry. This amendment is for the third round of applications pursuant to this APS. Further rounds may be announced based on technical needs and availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Nengomasha
Assistance Specialist Phone +263-0867701-21667 Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | APS-613-17-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program will support efforts to promote constitutional reforms; accountability and oversight. |
| 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: | International Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 04, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 03, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Zimbabwe USAID-Harare |
| Description: | The United States Agency for International Development in Zimbabwe (USAID/Zimbabwe) invites applications from Zimbabwean, regional, and international organizations for the Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) Program. The program will support efforts to promote constitutional reforms; accountability and oversight including work with Parliament, electoral and governance processes; human rights; civic engagement and citizen action; and social cohesion in the expectation that this will lead to improved accountable, democratic governance that serves an engaged citizenry. This amendment is for the third round of applications pursuant to this APS. Further rounds may be announced based on technical needs and availability of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debra Nengomasha
Assistance Specialist Phone +263-0867701-21667 Email:dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 293883 Full Announcement-APS-613-17-000001-Round 3 -> APS-613-17-000001 – Round 3 – Amendment 1.pdf
Folder 293883 Revised Full Announcement-Round 3 – Amendment 1 -> APS-613-17-000001 – Round 3 – Amendment 1.pdf
Folder 293883 Revised Full Announcement-Round 3 – Amendment 1 -> APS Round 3 – Questions and Answers.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Debra Nengomasha Assistance Specialist Phone +263-0867701-21667 Email: dnengomasha@usaid.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | APS-613-17-000001 | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) | PKG00251921 | Jun 11, 2019 | Jul 04, 2019 | View |
| 293883 | Advancing Accountability and Rights in Zimbabwe (AARZ) | PKG00232575 | May 17, 2017 | May 16, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293883 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293883 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293883 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293883 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
293883 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
293883 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
293883 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293883 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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