Disability Funding

The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) West Bank and Gaza Mission (WBG) is inviting all interested Implementing Partners to apply for FY14 Disability Funding to:
̵ Increase the participation of people with disabilities in USAID programs/activities; and ̵ Strengthen the

capacity and services of civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities; herein referred to as Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs).

Up to $5 Million in funding is available to support programs and activities to increase the participation of people with disabilities within the strategies and portfolios of USAID and to strengthen the capacity and services of DPOs.

Program areas could include, but are not limited to:
agriculture and food security; democracy, human rights & governance; economic growth and trade; education; environment and global climate change; sports; gender equality and women’s empowerment; health; 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.

All awards (grants or cooperative agreements) under this request for concept papers will be administered through and managed by USAID.

Subject to the availability of funds, the total estimated level of funding available for awards under this worldwide request is up to $5,000,000 as follows:
1. Small fund programs:
ranging from $20,000 to $300,000 (the total amount of all small fund awards shall not exceed $ 3. 8 million worldwide) 2. Large fund programs:
ranging from $300,000 - $600,000 (the total amount of all large fund awards shall not exceed $ 1. 2 million worldwide)
Related Programs

USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas

Agency for International Development


Agency: Agency for International Development

Office: West Bank, Gaza USAID-West Bank

Estimated Funding: $5,000,000


Who's Eligible





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available

Additional Information of Eligibility:
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.

Local Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) are strongly encouraged to apply.

USAID will not accept applications from individuals.

All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law.

PIOs are not eligible to apply for funding under this program.

Full Opportunity Web Address:


Contact:
Nathan HilgendorfAquisition and Assist SpecialistPhone 97235198507

Agency Email Description:
alternate contact Maya Khouny, mkhouny@usaid.gov

Agency Email:
nhilgendorf@usaid.gov

Date Posted:
2015-01-20

Application Due Date:
2015-06-04

Archive Date:
2015-03-06



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