Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Pact is pleased to announce the release of a request for applications (RFA) for funding provided to support Pact’s implementation of Mekong Connections: Governance, Transparency, and Local Voices.
This funding is provided to create a network focused on governance and transparency projects from the perspectives of community actors; enhance and develop regional networks to connect community perspectives to central policy debates in the Mekong region and further support Mekong civic and policy leaders; and share global lessons learned and best practices on transboundary challenges in the region and beyond and propose concrete policy approaches to address the challenges discussed.
Under Mekong Connections, Pact will create an engagement network of individuals, community voices, and actors having an impact throughout the Mekong sub-region, to enhance and develop regional networks and further support transboundary collaboration and information-sharing among local voices on key policy challenges facing the Mekong.
Focus Areas
Mekong Connections is a three-year program that seeks to strengthen civil society’s role in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. The program is supported by the U.S. Department of State and the Mekong-U.S. Partnership and focuses on governance and transparency in public decision making in three areas:
- Water and water-related ecosystems of Mekong, Ayeyarwady, and other rivers;
- Combating conservation crimes, including wildlife and timber trafficking; and,
- Improving health security, increasing the region’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease threats, especially using the ‘One Health’ approach that recognizes the interdependence of human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health.
Objectives
The primary objectives of this program are:
- to create a network focused on governance and transparency projects from the perspectives of community actors;
- enhance and develop regional networks to connect community perspectives to central policy debates in the Mekong and further support Mekong civic and policy leaders; share lessons learned and best practices on transboundary challenges in the region and beyond and propose concrete policy approaches to topics discussed.
Funding Information
Subject to the availability of funds, Pact intends to award multiple awards up to $24,999 USD in total funding for 12 months.
Geographical Areas
Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
Target Audience
Mekong Connections seeks to partner with sub-awardees that are able to demonstrate a coherent technical proposal that aligns with project priorities, meets the selection criteria agreed to with DOS, and has sufficient financial management capacity in place to manage the award according to grant conditions. All sub-awardees must also maintain cross-cutting focuses on equitable inclusion of women, youth, and people with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
This call is open to any non-governmental organization that is either a non-profit or not-forprofit, with preference for locally established organizations. To be minimally eligible for funding, applicants must provide full, accurate, and complete information and comply with the following conditions. Organizations must:
- Be legally registered or otherwise authorized to conduct business in their country or countries of operation
- Have a DUNS number (a nine-digit identification number required for all procurementrelated activities). A DUNS number is not required for application, but will be required for receipt of award
- Be able to complete implementation within the stated timeframe September 2022 to August 2023
- Have current geographic coverage where program activities will take place or prior experience in that area with the ability to quickly start up implementation
For more information, visit https://www.pactworld.org/country/thailand/procurement