Deadline: 4 September 2018
The USAID Accelerated Civic Development and Cooperation Project in Albania is seeking applications to award grants to Albanian civil society organizations (CSOs), working alone or in partnerships with other CSOs, to promote local democracy, good governance and anti-corruption in Albania.
The goal of Accelerated Civic Development and Cooperation Project in Albania is to support and strengthen the capacities and accountability of civil society organizations (CSOs), government bodies, and private sector entities in Albania to foster and sustain democratic processes.
Focus Areas
The USAID Accelerated Civic Development and Cooperation Project seeks creative, innovative and collaborative applications in support of activities that will directly further one or more of the three objectives:
- Local capacity for long-term impact built;
- Democracy, governance, and civic education strengthened; and
- Vulnerable populations’ participation more fully in society improved.
Grant Information
The maximum grant amount is 30,000 USD. Approximately 240,000 USD will be allocated to this type of grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- CSOs that represent women, sexual minorities, disabled persons, remote regions, and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
- Only CSOs legally registered in Albania are eligible to apply under this open call. Applicant organizations should also meet the following criteria:
- Have at least one year of operational experience.
- Have a governance structure that ensures proper rotation of leadership and delegation of power, including, at least: a Board of Directors, a Chairperson, and/or an Executive Director.
- Have a transparent system of bookkeeping that complies with Albanian legislation and International Accounting Standards (IAS).
- Must not be a debtor, and must have cancelled any debt to the state or arranged for full debt payment prior to receiving the first disbursement of the USAID Accelerated Civic Development and Cooperation project grant funds.
- Must operate as an independent non-politically affiliated organization.
- Must not be debarred, suspended, excluded or otherwise ineligible to receive US Federal funding.
- Members of public administration and/or leaders of political parties cannot participate in a grant project, as a director or as grant-remunerated participant.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their proposals (2 print copies and a CD) and required supporting documents in a sealed envelope at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit USAID.