Deadline- 13 December 2013
Concept papers is being accepted for projects that integrate people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities and strengthen the capacity and services of DPOs. The goal of this program is to strengthen the capacity and services of civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities; herein referred to as Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs). Any awards (grants or cooperative agreements) under this request for concept papers will be administered through and managed by USAID/BANGLADESH. Funding will be provided from Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance/Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DCHA/DRG) Bureau.
Project areas could include, but are not limited to: agriculture and food security; democracy, human rights & governance; economic growth and trade; education; environment and global climate change; sports; gender equality and women’s empowerment; and science, technology and innovation. Capacity building programs for DPOs may include organizational capacity, advocacy efforts, cross-disability coalition building, coordination, and leadership and training. Proposed projects should complement the strategic and development objectives of USAID and be guided by the values and provisions set forth by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Subject to the availability of Funds, USAID/ Bangladesh may fund individual program over 12-36 month period in two categories-
- Small Fund Program ranging from $20, 000 to $300, 000 (not to exceed $3.8 million) and
- Large Fund Program ranging from $$300, 00 to $600, 000 (not to exceed $1.2 million)
Eligibility & Criteria-
Applications must be from qualified Local Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) registered with Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB), All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable laws.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.SOL-388-14-000001
