The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Southern Africa is seeking applications from organizations interested in implementing a five-year Civil Society Strengthening Program in Botswana to assist local civil society organizations acquire the skills and resources to implement high quality programs for the delivery of a wide range of HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and care services.
The main objectives of this five-year award are to:
1) strengthen capacity of national level non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and networks to support field offices, affiliates and member organizations to expand and strengthen delivery of HIV/AIDS services;
2) develop and implement a model or models to strengthen district level systems [civil society organizations (CSOs) and local government] to provide and coordinate HIV/AIDS services in hard-to-reach areas in Botswana; and
3) strengthen institutions and individuals to provide sustainable capacity building to Civil Society in Botswana.
Qualified applicants may be U.S. or non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and for-profit companies willing to forego profit. Faith-based and community organizations that fit the criteria above are also eligible to apply. In support of the Agency’s interest in fostering a larger assistance base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.
The closing date for submission for applications is 14 May 2011. For more information, visit grants.gov and search for “674-11-0003” by funding opportunity number.
