Deadline: 28 May 2018
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) and Rwandan citizens to actively engage in the government budget process and advocate for improved fiscal transparency.
Project Objectives
The main objectives of the program are:
- Build the capacity of CSOs (including youth and women-focused CSOs) to understand and engage in the government budget process, in particular regarding the reliability, completeness, public availability, and transparent timelines of the Executive Budget proposal.
- Engage citizens to participate in the government budget process.
- Raise public awareness.
Participants and Audiences
Direct funding for NGOs is available under this announcement. GOR law requires prior registration of a local or international organization in order to implement programs or conduct any business in Rwanda. All applicants must provide a copy of the certificate of registration and license from the Rwanda Governance Board with the submission package. Direct funding for individuals, public international organizations, foreign governments, parastatal organizations, educational institutions, or U.S. Government departments and agencies is not available under this announcement.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 18 to 24 months
- Total available funding: Award may range from a minimum of $200,000 to a maximum of $250,000.
- Anticipated project start date: September 1, 2018
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (international or local).
How to Apply
Applicants must submit proposals by e-mail at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.