Deadline- 8 January 2014
Applications are being accepted for Disability Grant Program which will be organized under U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This program is being supported by Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG), within the Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA). The purpose of this program is to increase participation of people with disabilities in new or existing USAID/Uganda programs.
Thematic areas-
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.
USAID intends to provide $5 million worldwide, for grants of $20,000 to $300,000.The anticipated program period is 12 to 36 months from date of award.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applications should be from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Local DPOs are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Partners new to USAID may submit applications. However, resultant award to these organizations may be significantly delayed if USAID must undertake necessary pre-award reviews of these organizations. Organizations should take this into account and plan their implementation dates and activities accordingly.
- Participation in this program is at the sole discretion of a USAID/Uganda. To that end, please contact USAID/Uganda to understand specific eligibility requirements.
- USAID will not accept applications from individuals. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. PIOs are not eligible to apply for funding under this program.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.RFA-617-14-000003
