FY13 Disability Funding
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 peoples 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 Peoples Organizations (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 womens 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.
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 womens 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.
Agency: Agency for International Development
Office: Zambia USAID-Lusaka
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Office: Zambia USAID-Lusaka
Estimated Funding: Not Available
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
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.
PIOs are not eligible to apply for funding under this program and USAID will not accept applications from individuals.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Charles NyanokaAssistance SpecialistPhone 0211-357033
Agency Email Description:
If you have problems accessing the full announcement electronically please contact Charles Nyanoka
Agency Email:
oaa-solicit-lusaka@usaid.gov
Date Posted:
2013-12-19
Application Due Date:
2014-01-16
Archive Date:
2014-02-15
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