Macedonia Activity for Society Strengthening (MACSS)

The summary for the Macedonia Activity for Society Strengthening (MACSS) grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Hungary USAID Budapest, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Macedonia Activity for Society Strengthening (MACSS): The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Regional Contracting Office in Budapest, Hungary, is seeking applications from qualified organizations interested in implementing the Macedonian Activity for Civil Society Strengthening (MACSS) Program. This program is aimed to support USAID/Macedonia Strategic Objective (S.O) 2.1 entitled Increased Citizens Participation in Political and Social Decision Making aiming at developing and strengthening civil society organizations (CSOs) in Macedonia in order to assist them to play their intended role in Macedonias democratic transition. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $5,000,000 in total USAID funding to be allocated over a 3 (three) year period. The Strategic Team requests that applicants demonstrate their commitment to program success by including cost-sharing. The recommended cost share is 25% of the total activity cost. Please refer to the full announcement of the RFA for all information and requirements to submit an application. Any questions concerning this RFA should be submitted in writing either by fax or email (Email preferred) to Mr. Ashraf Soos, Contracting Specialist, [email protected] and to Mr. Clement Bucher, Agreement Officer, at [email protected]. or via fax (36)(1) 475-4988 or 475-4991, at the USAID Regional Services Center, Regional Contracting Office, Budapest, Hungary. The deadline for receipt of questions and/or requests for clarifications is no later than 17:00 hours local Budapest time, February 28, 2005. Please do not contact USAID/Macedonia directly, since all communication must be through the RCO/Budapest.