Deadline: 21 August 2017
Applications are open for “Grassroots Civil Society Building Program” to realize within Cuba internationally recognized, civil, political, religious and labor rights as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international instruments.
A principal goal of U.S. assistance in Cuba is to empower Cuban civil society to demand effective democracy and respect for human dignity. To promote a peaceful transition to self-determined democracy on the island, U.S. assistance programs focus on providing humanitarian assistance to victims of repression, strengthening civil society, weakening the information blockade, and helping Cubans to create space for dialogue about democratic change and reconciliation.
The United States supports information sharing to, from, and within Cuba, including among civil society groups on the island. In an effort to advocate for human rights, enable expression of political and religious beliefs, and address community needs, civil society leaders create and maintain organized groups that will support a range of their concerns and interests. These associations contribute to an expanding public sphere and discourse in Cuba that includes political and non-political advocacy, youth empowerment, human rights, free press, art, religion, gender and sexuality, among other local issues.
Funding Information
Estimated Total Program Funding:
- Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
- Award Floor: $500,000
Eligibility Criteria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit Grassroots Civil Society Building Program.