Deadline: 25-Apr-24
The Embassy of the United States of America in Timor-Leste seeks to fund proposals that will aid in good governance efforts in support of societal and institutional growth in Timor-Leste.
This is an open competition for foreign (non-U.S.) not-for-profit organizations with offices headquartered in Timor-Leste.
The U.S. Embassy is soliciting proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) who are, in coordination with executive institutions at the national or local level, working to promote improved delivery of public services and/or dissemination of information regarding laws, regulations, and policies in the areas of good governance; promote gender and LGBTQI+ equality; strengthen women’s leadership and access to political, economic, and social services; encourage use of renewable and/or recyclable resources; full participation for women and minority groups in community sporting opportunities; bolster efforts to combat human trafficking; and reinforce efforts to combat gender-based violence.
Funding Information
- Anticipated award amount: USD 20,000.00
- Length of performance period: Grant period may not exceed 365 days
Participants and Audiences
- The projects under this grant aim to target communities in Timor-Leste, vulnerable groups, women and children, youths, and communities living in remote areas who lack access to the related thematic areas and activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants:
- This grant opportunity is open to NGOs only, and proposals from NGOs with offices headquartered in Timor-Leste will be given preference.
- Other Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
- The Embassy encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.
- Only applicants whose proposals have been selected for award will be contacted.
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, organizations applying for a U.S. grant must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Timor Leste.