OpportunityTitle: Strengthening Local Governance in the North Caucasus Project
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Qualified applicants may be U.S. private voluntary organizations (U.S. PVOs) and/or U.S.,  Russian or other non-U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private, non-profit  organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including universities,  research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations.  Public International Organizations (PIOs) and faith-based and community organizations are  also eligible for award. In support of the Agency&amp;#8223;s interest in fostering a larger assistance  base and expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID  encourages applications from potential new partners, particularly if they are joined with a  more experienced organization.
Description: This is a four-year program designed to promote systems and procedures which enable local governments in target areas of the North Caucasus to more effectively respond to the needs of their constituents, thereby leading to increased public satisfaction with local governance.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Senior A&amp;A Specialist
GrantorContactText: Alexander Borzov &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 4957285282