The International Development Department is offering this grant, titled ‘Promoting Afghan Civic Engagement (PACE)’, to strengthen the foundational elements of democracy in Afghanistan. This grant is specifically purposed to support Afghan civil society organizations and independent media outlets, enabling them to play a crucial role in the nation’s political landscape. The core objective is to empower Afghan citizens to significantly influence policy decisions, meticulously monitor government accountability, and effectively advocate for essential political reforms. By fostering robust civic participation and media engagement, this initiative aims to cultivate a more transparent, responsive, and accountable governance system, paving the way for durable democratic development within Afghanistan.
Opportunity ID: 238013
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-306-13-000005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Afghan Civic Engagement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $70,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000,000 |
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 Afghancitizens to inflence policy, monitor government accountability,and serve as an advocate for political reform. Please refer to the attached 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 93700114124 Email:sacio@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> annex 5. regional economic zones.pdf
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> annex 1 pre-award certifications, assurances and other statements of the recipient…pdf
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013 pace rfa 7-20-13.pdf
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> annex 4. final napwa march 2007 (2).pdf
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> annex 2 vetting information form.pdf
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> annex 3. past performance questionnaire.pdf
Folder 238013 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa questions and answers .pdf
Folder 238013 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-306-13-00005 amendment 1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | SARAH ACIO Senior Assistance Specialist Phone 93700114124 Email: sacio@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.001 | PKG00181390 | Jul 20, 2013 | Aug 17, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238013 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
238013 SF424D-1.1.pdf
238013 SF424C-1.0.pdf
238013 SF424B-1.1.pdf
238013 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
238013 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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