Deadline: 18 June 2019
The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking Concept Papers from qualified organizations that will foster the equal rights of all persons with disabilities to live independently and be included in the community (LIBC).
USAID/Bangladesh seeks concept notes that foster the equal rights of all persons with disabilities to live independently and be included in the community (LIBC), in accordance with CRPD Article 19, ensuring that:
- Persons with disabilities have the opportunity to choose their place of residence and where and with whom they live on an equal basis with others and are not obliged to live in a particular living arrangement;
- Persons with disabilities have access to a range of in-home, residential and other community support services, including personal assistance necessary to support living and inclusion in the community, and to prevent isolation or segregation from the community; and
- Community services and facilities for the general population are available on an equal basis to persons with disabilities and are responsive to their needs.
Based on the LIBC framework, concept notes will address the challenges that persons with disability in Bangladesh face for living independently and being included in the community. In doing so, interested applicants shall examine the opportunity for a wide range of advocacy and public awareness activities for both relevant stakeholders and beneficiaries; establish mechanisms to ensure access to available services for persons with disability; and utilize existing set-ups to engage persons with disability in mainstream community activities and development programs. The promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment will be thoughtfully considered into the main objectives, activities, and monitoring and evaluation plans of all applications. Within the LIBC framework, USAID/Bangladesh will prioritize submissions that demonstrate robust participation and involvement of disabled person organizations (DPOs).
Funding Information
Subject to the availability of funds, the total estimated level of funding available for awards under this worldwide request is up to $6,000,000 over a 12-36 month period. USAID/Bangladesh may fund one award in each of the following two categories:
- Programs ranging from $300,000 – $500,000; and
- Programs ranging from $500,001 – $1,000,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications should be from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. Local DPOs are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to qualified local DPOs and/or any of the above organization types that directly collaborate with and/or award sub-grants to DPOs while meeting the requirements for funding.
- Mainstream (non-DPO) organizations applying for funds must include in their application letter(s) of signed support from local DPOs they wish to partner with for the purpose of the project.
- PIOs are not eligible to apply for funding under this program.
How to Apply
Concept Papers must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=316254