Deadline: 6 May 2014
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Project Advancing Partners and Communities (APC) invites United States-based organizations or international organizations, private voluntary organizations, universities, or non-governmental organizations with experience in global oversight and coordination to submit applications in support of establishing a Global Wheelchair Secretariat.
The goal of the Wheelchair Secretariat program is to advance and solidify the multifaceted elements of wheelchair provision in a manner that encourages buy-in from a broad cross-section of the wheelchair community and stakeholders.
The grant amount under this call can be up to $2.3 million for a period of up to two years.
Activity Areas & Objectives:
- Professionalization actions (sector strengthening) – Further expand professionalization efforts related to the wheelchair sector.
- Data management(collect/impart data) – Collect and share data related to wheelchair provision.
- Coordination (communication and planning) – Promote coordination within the wheelchair sector and among related professional associations and bodies.
- Wheelchair procurement and supply – Improve and facilitate the supply of wheelchairs for qualified service providers.
- Advocacy (recognition and resources) – Advocate for recognition of and resource allocation for appropriate wheelchair service.
Eligibility Criteria:
- International organizations (IOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), universities, or private voluntary organizations (PVOs) are eligible to apply.
- Applicant organization must be legally recognized entity.
- Applicant organization must be already registered in all of the countries proposed for work and be eligible to receive, or have adequate financial controls and can reasonably expect to be eligible to receive, USAID funds by satisfying 22CFR228 requirements.
- Organizations must clearly outline collaborative partnerships and or sub-awards with other international or local entities to undertake activities that meet the objectives of this project.
- Applicant must provide a clear organizational chart as well as justification for the proposed positions and structures (such as short term or long term committees) and the overall location of the Wheelchair Secretariat.
- All five activity areas should be included in the proposal along with how these elements will be addressed within the Wheelchair Secretariat.
For more information, please visit APC Wheelchair Secretariat.
