OpportunityTitle: Support for Civil Society and Rule of Law in Iran
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Awards may be made to eligible U.S. nongovernmental organizations (501(c )3 NGOs) and accredited U.S. colleges and universities in accordance with 22 CFR 226 and USAID&#146;s Standard Provisions for U.S. Nongovernmental Recipients. Awards may also be made to eligible private firms and non-U.S. organizations.
Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible institution as described in Section A.1.e., that promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Iran. Applications should advance one or more of the following objectives: strengthening civil society organization and advocacy; increasing awareness of and strengthening the rule of law; and expanding freedom of information. USAID intends to make several awards under this APS for a total of up to $20 million. Applicants can request $100,000 to $3,000,000 for expenditure for a maximum of two years. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and all applications must be submitted by June 30, 2009. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Agreement Specialist
GrantorContactText: Khem Gurung &lt;br/&gt;Agreement Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-712-5188