Deadline: 15 February 2017
The USAID-funded Afghan Civic Engagement Program (ACEP), Counterpart International, Inc. (Counterpart) is soliciting competitive applications from eligible organizations for Government Monitoring Grant (GMG) Program.
The key purpose of this grant is to support eligible Civil Society Organizations in holding state institutions accountable through various initiatives aimed at curbing corruption and improving government service delivery.
Under this grant, CSO initiatives will address issues at the policy and implementation levels which should improve government service delivery and create transparency and accountability of the government institutions to the public. CSOs must integrate gender and youth approaches in all of its initiatives.
Funding Information
Counterpart International anticipates awarding grant to a CSO for a period of seven (7) months, and for up to AFN Afghani 3,300,000.
Focus Areas
- Anti-Corruption – CSOs may apply an inclusive approach towards anti-corruption activities with a particular focus on empowering citizens’ improved access to information.
- Government Monitoring and Service Delivery – Government Monitoring and Service Delivery efforts can include monitoring government procurement of large scale projects, service provision, and addressing issues of on-going concern such as the National Unity Government’s (NUG) reform commitments
Eligibility Criteria
Counterpart will accept applications from organizations that meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must be an Afghan Civil Society Organization, holding valid registration certificates from the Ministry of Economy and/or the Ministry of Justice, should be formally constituted, recognized by and in good standing with appropriate Government authorities, have its principle place of business in the recipient country, and compliant with all applicable civil and fiscal regulations.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate successful past performance in implementation of anti-corruption, service delivery monitoring, and other ACEP priority areas as described in this RFA.
- Applicants must display sound management in the form of financial, administrative, and technical policies and procedures and present a system of internal controls that safeguard assets; protect against fraud, waste, and abuse; and support the achievement of program goals and objectives. ACEP will assess this capability prior to awarding a grant
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send their applications at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Afghanistan
For more information, please visit Government Monitoring Grant.