Opportunity Information: Apply for BH200 18 GR 200 WHA
The grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society and Civil Servant Capacity through Partnership" is a U.S. Embassy Belmopan (Belize) Notice of Funding Opportunity focused on improving democratic governance in Belize. It is funded through FY 2017 Economic Support Funds (ESF), with up to USD 1,261,666 available in total. The Embassy expects to make up to five awards, generally ranging from USD 200,000 to USD 400,000 each, and projects selected under this competition were anticipated to begin around September 28, 2018. The Embassy also notes that it can choose to fund some, all, or none of the applications, and it will decide final award amounts based on the proposals received.
At its core, the program is designed to build practical capacity on two fronts: civil society organizations (CSOs) and civil servants. The Embassy is looking for proposals that help civil society play a stronger, more effective role in governance processes and/or improve the capacity of the civil service across all levels of government. A major emphasis is placed on partnership, meaning proposed projects should show how CSOs can work constructively with national and local government actors, especially in vulnerable and marginalized communities where governance gaps and service-delivery challenges can be more severe.
Applicants are expected to embed accountability throughout the project, not as a side topic but as a guiding principle across activities, processes, and procedures. In other words, proposals should explain how they will promote transparent decision-making, responsible management of resources, oversight, and measurable results. The overall intent is to strengthen democracy and governance outcomes in Belize by improving how institutions and communities interact, how public services are delivered, and how public trust is reinforced through openness and responsibility.
The NOFO invites applicants to address one or both of two main objectives. The first objective focuses on anti-corruption and accountability capacity: strengthening the knowledge and skills of CSOs and civil servants to develop or improve policies and procedures that reduce corruption and impunity, strengthen accountability, and advance transparency. This can include efforts that build the ability of civil servants to implement better internal systems, as well as efforts that enable civil society actors to advocate effectively for legislative or legal reforms, push for greater openness, and promote changes that reduce impunity. The second objective concentrates on improving partnerships between civil society and government to strengthen service delivery and accountability, with an emphasis on practical collaboration that improves governance systems and produces visible benefits in communities, particularly those that are vulnerable or marginalized.
Several key restrictions and eligibility points are also highlighted. Grant funds under this opportunity cannot be used for law enforcement purposes or to train law enforcement personnel. Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status), overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations. Belizean NGOs are strongly encouraged to apply, reflecting the Embassy's interest in supporting locally grounded organizations that understand the governance context and community needs.
Administratively, the opportunity was listed as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.750, released April 6, 2018, with an original closing date of June 4, 2018. Because technical issues with Grants.gov can happen, the Embassy provided a backup submission option: applicants who had a DUNS number and completed SAM registration but could not upload materials were instructed to email their application materials to belmopancarsiesf@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2018, and include proof of their DUNS number and SAM notification. The legal authority for the program is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and applicants were directed to consult the full 2018 NOFO documentation for complete requirements and detailed instructions.Apply for BH200 18 GR 200 WHA
- The U.S. Mission to Belize in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society and Civil Servant Capacity through Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-04-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-06-04. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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