OpportunityTitle: Good Governance Initiative Fund (GGIF)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Local Non-Governmental Organizations (LNGOs), local For-Profit Organizations, local Colleges and Universities
Description: The United States Government (USG), as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from local Non-Governmental Organizations (LNGOs), local For-Profit Organizations, local Colleges and Universities to implement a four year program entitled Good Governance Initiative Fund program. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The primary goal of this activity is to identify and support the creativity and innovation inherent in civil society organizations and communities in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan in order to achieve institutionalized, permanent and durable reforms on particular good governance topics. The vision behind the Good Governance Initiative Fund is to foster strong civil society partnerships and advocacy to challenge and enable governments to deliver on their promise of good governance. The Recipient will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives. Please refer to Section I, the &#147;Funding Opportunity Description&#148; for a complete statement of goals and expected results. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $6,700,000 - $8,040,000 in total USAID funding allocated over the four-year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: A&amp;A Specialist
GrantorContactText: Zhannat Koxalova  &lt;br/&gt;Acquisition Specialist  &lt;br/&gt;Phone 87272507612 &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: The closing date for this opportunity is March 31, 2014 at 10:00AM Almaty Time.    Please note questions are due March 10, 2014 at 10:00AM Almaty Time.