ATRC Request for Applications: Inviting Kosovar NGOs for USAID’s Engagement for Equity Program (E4E)

Deadline: 5 February 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 and 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 is anticipated to award a number of Medium Scale Grants (between $25,000 to $50,000 per grant) and Small Scale Grants (between $10,000 to $25,000 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 (if you do not have one, ATRC can assist you to obtain one).
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.