OpportunityTitle: Annual Program Statement (APS) for Colombia&#8217;s Ethnic Communities &#8220;Strengthening Ethnic Communities for Inclusive Peace&#8221;
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Local Afro-/Indigenous Organizations: Majority owned/operated by Afro- or Indigenous Colombians.
Description: The goal of this APS is for ethnic communities to advance inclusive peace,self-governance, and socio-economic development. To achieve that goal, USAID will work directly with prospective organizations in the following areas: 1. Strengthened capacity of ethnic organizations and traditional authorities to govern their territories, advocate for their rights/interests, and implement post-conflict initiatives; 2. Strengthened self and collective protection initiatives; 3. Improved conditions for inclusive rural economic growth; and 4. Strengthened natural resource management of Afro-Colombian and indigenous territories.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: colombiaethnicaps@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: Nathan Strand &lt;br/&gt;A&amp;A Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 00571 2752000