OpportunityTitle: FY13 Disability Funding
CategoryExplanation: USAID/Zambia seeks concept papers outlining potential activities to increase participation of people with disabilities in USAID activities and to strengthen the capacities of disabled people&#146;s organizations (DPOs).
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applications should be from qualified U.S. or non-U.S. entities, such as private, non-profit organizations (or for-profit companies willing to forego profits), including private voluntary organizations, universities, research organizations, professional associations, and relevant special interest associations. PIOs are not eligible to apply for funding under this program and USAID will not accept applications from individuals.
Description: USAID/Zambia is accepting concept papers outlining potential activities to increase participation of people with disabilities in USAID/Zambia projects and activities and to strengthen the capacities of disabled people&#146;s organizations (DPOs).Funds should be used to support programs and activities to increase the participation of people with disabilities within the strategies and portfolios of USAID/Zambia and to strengthen the capacity and services of civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities; herein referred to as Disabled People&#146;s Organizations (DPOs). Program areas could include, but are not limited to: agriculture and food security; democracy, human rights &amp; governance; economic growth and trade; education; environment and global climate change; sports; gender equality and women&#146;s empowerment; and science, technology and innovation, among others. Capacity building programs for DPOs may include organizational capacity, advocacy efforts, cross-disability coalition building, coordination, and leadership and training.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: If you have problems accessing the full announcement electronically please contact Charles Nyanoka
GrantorContactText: Charles Nyanoka &lt;br/&gt;Assistance Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 0211-357033