Initiative for Human Rights
ID: 315196Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Philippines USAID-Manila (USAID-PHI)

Award Range

$8M - $8M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/315196
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for the "Initiative for Human Rights" grant aimed at enhancing democratic governance and human rights in the Philippines. This initiative seeks concept papers that focus on building an evidence base for social behavior change strategies, increasing citizen engagement through innovative interventions, and strengthening advocacy capacities of local communities and coalitions. The program is part of a broader U.S. strategy to promote democratic values in the Indo-Pacific region, with an estimated funding amount of $8 million for a single cooperative agreement over a maximum of five years. Interested applicants, including U.S. and non-U.S. nongovernmental organizations, must submit their concept papers by May 29, 2019, at 9:00 AM Manila time, and can direct inquiries to the Manila ROAA RFA Mailbox at manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    manila-roaa-rfa@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    72049219APS00001-02 Human Rights Amendment #1.pdf
    72049219APS00001-02 Human Rights.pdf
    72049219APS00001-02.pdf
    The document serves as an Amendment to the Initiative for Human Rights (NFO No. 72049219APS00001-02) issued by USAID, clarifying responses to questions raised about the proposal submission process. The Amendment outlines key adjustments regarding formatting, documentation, and procedural clarifications for applicants submitting Concept Papers. It specifies that a smaller font size for graphics in submissions is permitted, a one-page results framework graphic can be included as an annex without counting toward the 10-page limit, and that an Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP) as well as performance indicators are not required at the initial Concept Paper stage. Furthermore, it sets an anticipated start date for the initiative at the end of September 2019. Overall, the document aims to streamline the proposal process for interested parties, ensuring clarity and adherence to specific guidelines necessary for successful application submission within the context of the federal grant framework.
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