Community-Building Initiatives Program
ID: 353360Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan (DOS-AZE)

Award Range

$10K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353360
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan is offering a grant opportunity titled "Community-Building Initiatives Program". This program aims to support community-building initiatives that enhance the ability of local communities in Azerbaijan to identify and solve their problems, as well as stimulate greater civic participation. The grant will fund innovative individual initiatives that contribute to Azerbaijan's prosperity and well-being.

The program is open to well-developed and innovative community-building initiatives that help build vibrant communities capable of addressing local needs and collaborating on solutions. Proposals should align with the following thematic areas:

  1. Raising environmental awareness and/or enhancing communities' ability to address environmental issues, with a focus on Azerbaijan's hosting of COP29. Activities in this area could include public advocacy campaigns and community projects. The success of selected projects will be measured by the number of locally involved participants, the number of problems tackled, and the program's efficacy at both the community and wider geographical level.

  2. Assisting local citizens in identifying community problems and creating solutions through volunteerism and/or cooperation with community groups, such as associations, volunteer groups, and NGOs. The success of selected projects will be measured by the number and quality of newly established community groups and the results-oriented initiatives they catalyze.

  3. Advocating for disadvantaged communities by creating opportunities for their development and capacity-building, including the provision of legal services. The success of selected projects will be measured by the number of clients served, the outcomes of their cases, and the number of educated citizens capable of solving their legal issues. Proposals should include a mechanism to measure client satisfaction and a description of the project's post-funding-period sustainability plan.

  4. Pursuing knowledge and practices in northern regions that promote environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles. This can help protect the environment, sustain natural resources for current and future generations, support low-income families, and increase entrepreneurship opportunities for vulnerable women.

The intended participants for potential projects are groups or individuals representing economically and socially disadvantaged communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), women and girls, persons with disabilities, and young people.

The grant has an estimated total program funding of $235,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $10,000. The expected number of awards is 7. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

The deadline for proposal submission is May 15, 2024. For more information and to submit proposals, interested parties can contact Nigar Aliyeva at aliyevan@state.gov or BakuPASPrograms@state.gov. The archive date for this grant opportunity is June 14, 2024.

Point(s) of Contact
aliyevan@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
20240306_ RFP CBI Program 2024_Eng_I.docx
4/10/2024
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