This grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs aims to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations and Rwandan citizens to actively participate in the government budget process and advocate for improved fiscal transparency. The grant seeks proposals that will empower CSOs to engage in the budget process, involve citizens in budget discussions, and raise public awareness. Eligible organizations should carefully review the guidelines provided in the NOFO to ensure their projects align with the objectives of promoting fiscal transparency in Rwanda. Application deadline: May 28, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 302193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-RWANDA-PE-2018-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rwanda: Fiscal Transparency |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Fiscal Transparency |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Rwanda |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy in Kigali and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) and Rwandan citizens to actively engage in the government budget process and advocate for improved fiscal transparency. Successful proposals will develop projects aimed at: 1) build the capacity of CSOs (including youth and women-focused CSOs) to understand and engage in the government budget process, in particular regarding the reliability, completeness, public availability, and transparent timelines of the Executive Budget proposal; 2) engage citizens to participate in the government budget process; and 3) raise public awareness. Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ursula Iszler
Grants Coordinator Phone 250252596673 Email:If you have difficulty accessing the link, please contact: Ursula Iszler Grants Coordinator iszlerud@state.gov |
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