The U.S. Agency for International Development in Iraq (USAID/Iraq) is offering the Broadening Participation through Civil Society (BPCS) grant. This initiative aims to bolster Iraq’s transition to a sustainable, participatory democracy by strengthening its civil society sector. The project focuses on increasing citizen input into Iraq’s development by enhancing democratic engagement, building the institutional capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs), and increasing their impact on public policy. It also seeks to improve the overall enabling environment for civil society. Additionally, a special projects component will manage the Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund, further supporting the nation’s progress. This grant is designed to empower citizens and CSOs, fostering a more engaged and democratic Iraq.
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 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:
Belay Teame
Sr Aquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 2022166276 Email:bteame@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification 1 | Apr 15, 2012 | |
| Apr 15, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 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:
Belay Teame
Sr Aquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 2022166276 Email:bteame@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
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: | Cooperative Agreement |
| 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: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| 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:
Belay Teame
Sr Aquisition Assistance Specialist Phone 2022166276 Email:bteame@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 157433 Full Announcement-1 -> invt 4 pre-application_conference.pdf
Folder 157433 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa-267-12-000001.pdf
Folder 157433 Full Announcement-1 -> iraq civil society assessment report.pdf
Folder 157433 Full Announcement-2 -> amendment 1 civil society .rfa.267-12-000001.docx.pdf
Folder 157433 Full Announcement-3 -> amendment 2 to rfa.civil society.pdf
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