NOFO: Central Europe Program
Deadline: 22-Apr-22
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Central Europe (CE) program.
The Program will promote, among other democratic institutions, the resilience of independent, nongovernmental entities.
Objectives
Increase the capacity and resiliency of civil society to promote democratic principles and protect fundamental freedoms
Strengthen the competitiveness, financial independence, and sustainability of the independent media sector
Build the watchdog skills of civil society and social movements to enhance rule of law observance, combat corruption, and increase access to justice
Increase engagement of civil society in political processes
Implementation Principles and Approach
Empowerment of individuals and local stakeholders
Enhanced communication and greater public understanding
Engagement of a diverse group of stakeholders
Gender equality and women’s empowerment
Networking
Monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive learning
Flexible, adaptive, and responsive programming
Emphasis on experimentation and innovation
Funding Information
Civil Society Resiliency Activity up to $10 million
Independent Media Activity up to $10 million
Rule of Law/Watchdog Activity up to $7.5 million
Elections and Political Processes Activity up to $7.5 million
Geographic Coverage: Country specific and regional activities in the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted.
USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=338594