Deadline: 20 April 2015
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is calling concept papers to strengthen and support locally-led peace-building and atrocity prevention in Central African Republic (CAR) over next five years, i.e. 2015-2019. Concept papers must reflect the goals and objectives in relation to CAR’s peace-building program.
USAID has planned to contribute a maximum amount up to $7,000,000. Award amounts will vary, though USAID anticipates that no single award issued under this addendum will be less than $200,000 or more than $2 million.
The CAR Peace-building Partnership (CPP or “the Partnership”) is a public-private partnership (PPP) among donors, private foundations, non-governmental organizations, civil society, and government that supports locally-led peace-building in the Central African Republic.
Eligibility Criteria
- Potential CAR peace-building funding partners or fund seekers are not eligible.
- All concept papers must reflect and propose collaboration with local partners.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and build on capacities already present or emerging in CAR.
- Applicants must have engagement with local communities throughout all phases of the program, including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Applicants must be able to adjust programs to a rapidly changing environment.
- Clear incorporation of “Do No Harm” principles within program work.
- An approach that strengthens the ability of local partners and key stakeholders to engage and lead on these issues beyond the life of USAID funding.
- Potential for building longer-term resilience for preventing violence and sustaining peace in the CAR.
- Contribution to learning on locally-led peace-building.
- Commitment to engaging and empowering leadership among youth, women, and across diverse religious and ethnic groups.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit the Concept paper according to the Concept Paper Template.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number: APS-OAA-15-000003. Download and read the PDF file under “Full Announcement”.
