Deadline: 31 October 2017
The USAID Civic Engagement Project (CEP) is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) in Macedonia to apply for Strategic Support Grants (SSGs) in order to strengthen influence of CSOs on policies and programs related to priority issues of citizen concern and also increase and sustained youth engagement in public life in Macedonia.
CEP is implemented by East West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), in partnership with four local CSOs: the Foundation for Internet and Society “Metamorphosis” (Metamorphosis), the Association for Democratic Initiatives (ADI), the Foundation Open Society – Macedonia (FOSM), and the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM). SSGs will be managed by Metamorphosis.
Priority Areas
- Good Governance
- Local Economic Development
- Environment
- Community Development
- Civic Engagement/Community Involvement
- Citizens’ participation in planning and assessing public services
Grant Information
- The Project plans to award up to 8 (eight) grants resulting from this RfA.
- The maximum grant award for each proposal is 120,000 USD covering activities that may last up to 3 (three) years, and not less than 30 (thirty) months.
Eligibility Criteria
CSOs legally registered in Macedonia are eligible to submit proposals in response to this RfA.
- Be a Macedonian CSO, meaning that it is managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Macedonia;
- Have at least three years of operational experience in the priority areas of this RFA. The Project will not provide “start-up” funding;
- Must not be a debtor of the Government of Macedonia and must have cancelled any debt to the state or arranged for debt collection by the state prior to receiving the first disbursement of grant funds by the Project;
- Must operate as an independent non-politically affiliated organization;
- Must not be debarred, suspended, excluded or otherwise ineligible to receive US Federal funding;
Illustrative Activities
- Establish innovative mechanisms to ensure regular feedback from citizens regarding their perception of and trust in public institutions at the central and local government level;
- Contribute to public services’ improvement by strengthening or introducing mechanisms for public participation and community development, to create long-term solutions for citizens’ priority concerns;
- Increase civic engagement through community development and beautification activities;
- Support the promotion and development of vocational and non-formal educational programs that lead to job placement for youth and vulnerable groups, including orphans, victims of domestic violence, disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTI people; and
- Support the development and implementation of effective laws, regulations, and state programs in the priority areas mentioned above.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form, and the Budget Template via given website.
Eligible Country: Macedonia
For more information, please visit Strategic Support Grants.