Deadline: 31 October 2018
Advocacy Training and Resources Center (ATRC), the implementing partner for USAID’s Engagement for Equity Program (E4E) is seeking applications from qualified Kosovar Non-Governmental Organizations to:
- Conduct complex advocacy and awareness campaigns in cooperation with stakeholders from diverse segments of society and government;
- Engage in formulation of policy recommendations on select democracy, governance and economic empowerment issues, drawn from consultations with citizens and other stakeholders;
- Monitor and track the implementation of targeted legislation, reforms, and initiatives of high importance to vulnerable and marginalized groups.
Thematic Areas
- Women in Governance and Economy;
- Empowering Women through Enhanced Awareness of Women’s Property Rights;
- Increased protection and awareness of vulnerable populations’ rights.
- Expand Participation of Persons with Disabilities (PwD); and
- Expand Youth Participation.
Grant Information
In response to this RFA, E4E Program anticipates to award a number of Small Scale Grants ($10,000 to $25,000 per grant), Medium Scale Grants ($25,000 to $50,000 per grant), and Large Scale Grants ($50,000 to $100,000 per grant).
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants will only be awarded to following types of organizations: non-US organizations, Kosovo based entities (government entities are excluded) non-profit and for profit non-governmental organizations.
- USAID/ ATRC will issue grants to organizations that are legally registered and recognized under the laws of Kosovo and not prohibited from receiving USG funding.
- To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Show proof of a valid registration under the Kosovo Law on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations;
- Show proof of a valid bank account at a bank in Kosovo;
- Demonstrate it is in good standing with Tax Administration of Kosovo; and
- Provide DUNS Number
- In addition, the grantees must demonstrate that they:
- Possess sound managerial, technical, and institutional capacities to achieve project results;
- Are willing to sign applicable assurance certifications.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Engagement for Equity Program (E4E).