Democracy & Governance Annual Program Statement for FY2009

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	Federal Grant Title:	Democracy & Governance Annual Program Statement for FY2009
	CFDA Number:	98.001
	CFDA Description:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
	Federal Agency Name:	Philippines USAID Manila
	Category of Funding Activity:	Law Justice and Legal Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	492-09-004
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Apr 14, 2009
	Creation Date:	Apr 14, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 15, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 15, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jul 15, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - For profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: USAID/Philippines invites applications from US and non-US organizations, including Philippines, non-profit or for-profit entities to implement democracy and governance activities at the national level and in Mindanao under the US Foreign Assistance framework's objectives "Governing Justly and Democratically" and "Peace and Security". USAID/Philippines currently supports oversight and reform of government budgeting, anticorruption efforts, initiatives to improve the efficiency and integrity of the judiciary and access to justice, greater transparency and public participation in governance, a fair and transparent electoral process, an empowered civil society and the protection of vulnerable individuals from human trafficking. For FY2009, the priority areas for support are geared towards promoting greater political competition through free, fair and honest elections; promoting human rights; strengthening public participation in governance through reform advocates and civil society actors among others; enhancing transparency and accountability; reducing corruption; broadening access to justice and ensuring the fair and equal application of the law; and reducing conflict, particularly in Mindanao.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://philippines.usaid.gov/
Grant Announcement Contact: Maria Belinda De La Torre Senior Acquisition Specialist Phone 5529800

Point of Contact [Manila_DG_APS@usaid.gov]
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