OpportunityTitle: USAID/PHILIPPINES Annual Program Statement for Expanding Participation of Persons with Disability in Development Programming
CategoryExplanation: The purpose of this Annual Program Statement (APS) is to disseminate information about USAID/Philippines&apos; initiative to improve &quot;Expanding participation of Persons with Disability in Development Programming&quot;.  This APS is designed to solicit applications for funding from prospective partners to include people with disabilities (PWDs) into development programming or to work with disabled peoples organizations (DPOs) for better understanding and inclusion.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: USAID/Philippines is seeking innovative applications from qualified non-governmental organizations capable of providing assistance to promote the inclusion of PWDs in development cooperation, to find solutions to break down existing as well as potential barriers and to ensure full inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID activities and programs.
Description: USAID is providing approximately $2,000,000 worldwide in FY 2009 ESF Funds for projects that address the program objectives under this APS. Concept papers submitted by USAID/Philippines will compete on a global basis for funding. The funds should be used to support projects and programs that will increase the participation of people with disabilities within the programs and strategies of USAID/Philippines. Programs and activities that could be adapted to better expand participation of people with disabilities could include, but is not limited to, programs in education, health, government, civil society building, rule of law, HIV/AIDS, and employment opportunities. In addition, concept papers that would help facilitate the inclusion of people with disabilities into USAID program and activities such as capacity building programs for DPOs, disability awareness raising activities, conducting disability assessments and technical assistance to develop disability strategic plans could also be considered.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: LSusi@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: LUCILLYN  SUSI &lt;br/&gt;Acquisition &amp; Assistance Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 6325529926
CloseDateExplanation: Applications may be submitted at any time before July 30, 2010, however those submitted by February 10, 2010 will be considered for an initial round of funding.  The second round due date will be May 10, 2010, with a final due date of July 30, 2010.  Applications will be reviewed by a Technical Evaluation Committee with successful concepts funded upon the availability of resources.