Romania Civil Society Strengthening Program

The summary for the Romania Civil Society Strengthening Program 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.

Romania Civil Society Strengthening Program: DescriptionThe 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 a program to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) in Romania and to help them play their intended role in Romanias democratic transition. This project shall support an active, independent civil society that can play a watchdog function and serve as the ultimate check on the powers and actions of the government; provide alternative institutions to represent citizens interests, and link citizens together with common concerns. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $6,350,000 in total USAID funding to be allocated over a 30 (thirty) month period. The Strategic Team requests that applicants demonstrate their commitment to program success by including cost- sharing. The recommended cost share is 20% 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 16:00 hours local Budapest time, June 30, 2005. Please do not contact USAID/Romania directly, since all communication must be through the RCO/Budapest.