Libya Engagement with Voters for Equitable Representation (EVER)
ID: 353858Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Middle East Regional Platform USAID-MERP (USAID-MERP)

Award Range

$0 - $20M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/353858
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 29, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due May 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Middle East Regional Platform USAID-MERP is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Libya Engagement with Voters for Equitable Representation (EVER)". This cooperative agreement aims to improve the effectiveness of key Libyan institutions and build the capacity of diverse Libyan actors to advance the democratic political transition, including national and local elections, and support a stronger, more inclusive democratic culture in Libya. The grant focuses on two main objectives: strengthening Libya's election institutions and government stakeholders to carry out credible electoral and political processes at the local and national levels, and empowering the diversity of Libya's citizens and civil society to advance the democratic process in Libya. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $20,000,000 and expects to make one award. The opportunity is open to unrestricted eligible applicants. The closing date for applications is May 28, 2024. For more information, contact Olga Luchuk-Vysotska, Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at oluchukvysotska@usaid.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
oluchukvysotska@usaid.gov
Files
Title
Posted
72067024RFA00001_EVER_signed.pdf
4/30/2024
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