Deadline: 09-Aug-21
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for a nationwide civil society-led project to help Namibia fight corruption.
Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) assistance award solicitation, the Embassy will provide a one-time grant to a local nongovernmental or civil society organization to design and implement a program that helps Namibia combat corruption.
Objectives
- Namibian civil societies actively engaged on fighting corruption and enhances its ability to serve as a watchdog; and
- Civil society helps increase public and government attention to fighting corruption, leading to increased investigation and prosecution of corruption cases and full implementation and enforcement of anti-corruption legislation, such as the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Access to Information Act, and the Powers and y Privileges of Parliament Act; and
- The grantee promotes public anti-corruption education and helps animate anti-corruption champions within Namibia.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to 36 months (3 years)
- Number of awards anticipated: One award. The USG reserves the right to award more than one project under this announcement.
- Total available funding: Up to a maximum of USD 250,000.
- Performance Period: Proposed project should be completed in approximately 36 months.
Priority Region: Republic of Namibia
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (local).
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334550
