This grant offered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Timor-Leste aims to enhance public safety and security by improving the responsiveness of the Timor-Leste National Police through local Timorese NGOs. The program focuses on monitoring threats to public safety, enhancing police-community relations, and strengthening the PNTL’s ability to address citizen needs. With an estimated budget of $1,000,000 over three years, this opportunity contributes to the development of the rule of law and security sectors in Timor-Leste. USAID anticipates awarding one cooperative agreement and invites applications to make a positive impact on community safety and security before the October 29, 2012 deadline.
Opportunity ID: 196993
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USAID-TIMOR-SOL-486-12-000040 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Timor-Leste NGO Security Sector Monitoring Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| 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 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Only local Timorese NGOs are eligible to submit applications. For the purposes of this solicitation, NGOs include any incorporated entity, either non-profit or for-profit, other than a governmental organization. Applicants will be referred to as local NGO, when they meet the following criteria: (1) be organized under the laws of Timor-Leste as defined in this solicitation; (2) have its principal place of business in Timor-Leste; (3) be majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the above-mentioned assistance-eligible countries or be managed by a governing body, the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of any of these assistance-eligible countries; and (4) not be controlled by a foreign entity or by an individual or individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of these assistance-eligible countries. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Thailand USAID-Bangkok |
| Description:: | The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Timor-Leste Mission is seeking applications from local Timorese NGOs to implement a program to improve the Timor-Leste National Polices (PNTL) responsiveness to its citizens, and to enhance overall public safety and security as described in Section I (Funding Opportunity Description) of this Request for Application (RFA). This program will contribute to the development of the rule of law and the security sectors by: (1) monitoring threats to public safety; (2) improving police-community relations and (3) strengthening the ability of the PNTL to respond to the needs and concerns of the Timorese public. The authority for this RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
USAID expects to award one cooperative agreement. The total estimated amount is approximately $1,000,000 for a three-year (36 months) program (from on or about February 1, 2013 January 31, 2016). USAID reserves the right to fund any, a portion of, or none of the applications submitted. USAID may also exercise the discretion to make awards to more than one organization. |
| 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 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1