Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran

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	Federal Grant Title:	Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran
	CFDA Number:	98.001
	CFDA Description:	USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
	Federal Agency Name:	Agency for International Development
	Category of Funding Activity:	Law Justice and Legal Services
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	OAA-GRO-MEB-08-001-APS
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
	Posted Date:	Jul 29, 2008
	Creation Date:	Sep 08, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 30, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jul 30, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$20,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$3,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Awards may be made to eligible U.S. nongovernmental organizations (501(c )3 NGOs) and accredited U.S. colleges and universities in accordance with 22 CFR 226 and USAID's Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients. Awards may also be made to eligible private firms and non-U.S. organizations.
Grant Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible institution as described in Section A.1.e., that promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iran. Applications should advance one or more of the following objectives: strengthening civil society organization and advocacy; increasing awareness of and strengthening the rule of law; and expanding freedom of information. USAID intends to make several awards under this APS for a total of up to $20 million. Applicants can request $100,000 to $3,000,000 for expenditure for a maximum of two years. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and all applications must be submitted by June 30, 2009. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Khem Gurung Agreement Officer Phone 202-712-5188

Agreement Specialist [kgurung@usaid.gov]
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