The United States Agency for International Development in Rwanda is offering grants to locally registered Rwandan Civil Society Organizations to implement the program ‘Strengthening Civil Society to Support Vulnerable Populations’. This grant aims to fund activities supporting vulnerable populations, with multiple grants and cooperative agreements expected to be awarded. Applications should follow the guidelines provided in the attached Annual Program Statement, with a closing date of April 02, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 149473
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | APS-696-12-00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Strengthening Civil Society Organizations to support vulnerable populations in Rwanda |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Health |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 98.001 — USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 06, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | USAID seeks applications from locally registered Rwandan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which are registered with the Ministry of Local Government. CSOs include: • non-government organizations (NGOs) including any non-profit or voluntary organizations • Print and broadcast media • Religious groups • Labor unions • Academic institutions • Consulting firms • For-profit private companies (For-profit institutions will not be eligible for fee or profit). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Rwanda USAID-Kigali |
| Description:: | The United States Government, represented by the Unites States Agency for International Development (USAID/Rwanda) is seeking concept papers from locally registered Rwandan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) interested in implementing the “Strengthening Civil Society to Support Vulnerable Populations” Program as described in the attached Annual Program Statement (APS).
This APS: (A) describes the types of activity for which applications will be considered; (B) describes the funding available and the process and requirements for submitting applications; (C) explains the criteria for evaluating applications; and (D) refers prospective applicants to relevant documentation available on the internet. USAID/Rwanda anticipates awarding multiple grants and/or cooperative agreements as a result of this APS. |
| 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 | This Amendment No. I responds to questions/clarifications. | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1