The USAID/Iraq is offering the Broadening Participation through Civil Society (BPCS) grant to support a civil society project aimed at strengthening Iraq’s transition to a participatory democracy. This grant focuses on increasing citizen engagement in development, enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations, influencing public policy, and creating a conducive environment for civil society. Additionally, a Special Projects component manages the Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund. Applications for this grant must be submitted by May 07, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 157433
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | RFA-267-12-000001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Broadening Participation through Civil Society (BPCS) |
| 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:: | Civil society strengthening |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 15, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 07, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 07, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $75,000,000 |
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:: | Iraq USAID-Baghdad |
| Description:: | The U.S. Agency for International Development in Iraq (USAID/Iraq)is seeking applications for a civil society project that will bolster Iraqs transition to a sustainable, participatory democracy by strengthening the civil society sector. The project will pursue the overarching objective of increasing citizen input into Iraqs development through the following components: 1) increased democratic engagement of citizens; 2) increased institutional capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs); 3) increased impact of civil society on public policy; and 4) improved enabling environment for civil society. Through a fifth Special Projects component, the project to manage the Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund. |
| 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 2 | Modification 1 | Apr 15, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1