Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement
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Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement: The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to promote democratic institutions, accountability, and good governance in Belize with up to $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) for a project period between 18-24 months. The anticipated start date for this activity is June 1, 2024. Subject to the availability of funds, Embassy Belmopan intends to issue approximately three to five awards in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Each award will be for an amount between $150,000 and up to $250,000 for each NOFO. Applications are due on February 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time (Washington, D.C) The NOFO and submitted proposals should focus on Pillar II of the Root Causes Strategy (RCS): Combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law. Proposals should be oriented towards activities by civil society organizations working in partnership with governments, including subnational governments such as municipalities, to (1) create safe streets for the citizens of the region, (2) disrupt the movement of criminals and contraband to, within, and between the nations of Central America, (3) support the development of strong, capable, and accountable Central American governments, (4) re-establish effective state presence, services and security in communities at risk, (5) foster enhanced levels of coordination and cooperation between the nations of the region, other international partners, and donors to combat regional security threats, or (6) a combination of these activities. Specific objectives and indicators should be included in the proposals that allow the organization to measure and demonstrate progress. Funding awarded under this NOFO cannot be used for law enforcement, to train members of law enforcement, or to provide social services. U.S. Embassy Belmopan invites qualified U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs) to apply. U.S. Embassy Belmopan reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for each award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Eligible organizations interested in applying are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the scope of eligible projects, the application submission requirements, and the review process.
Federal Grant Title: | Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement |
Federal Agency Name: | US Mission to Belize (DOS-BLZ) |
Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
Type of Opportunity: | Other |
Funding Opportunity Number: | BH200-24-GR-200-WHA |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 19.750 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
Current Application Deadline: | February 15th, 2024 |
Original Application Deadline: | February 15th, 2024 |
Posted Date: | December 6th, 2023 |
Creation Date: | December 6th, 2023 |
Archive Date: | March 16th, 2024 |
Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $150,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
Last Updated: | December 6th, 2023 |
- Category Explanation
- Good Governance
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs); Belizean NGOs are strongly encouraged to apply.
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