Democracy & Governance Annual Program Statement for FY2009

Post Date

April 14th 2009

Application Due Date

May 15th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

492-09-004

CFDA Number(s)

98.001

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Eligibility Categories

Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)

Funding

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

USAID/Philippines invites applications from US and non-US organizations, including Philippines, non-profit or for-profit entities to implement democracy and governance activities at the national level and in Mindanao under the US Foreign Assistance framework's objectives "Governing Justly and Democratically" and "Peace and Security". USAID/Philippines currently supports oversight and reform of government budgeting, anticorruption efforts, initiatives to improve the efficiency and integrity of the judiciary and access to justice, greater transparency and public participation in governance, a fair and transparent electoral process, an empowered civil society and the protection of vulnerable individuals from human trafficking. For FY2009, the priority areas for support are geared towards promoting greater political competition through free, fair and honest elections; promoting human rights; strengthening public participation in governance through reform advocates and civil society actors among others; enhancing transparency and accountability; reducing corruption; broadening access to justice and ensuring the fair and equal application of the law; and reducing conflict, particularly in Mindanao.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Agency for International Development

• Office:

  Philippines USAID-Manila

• Agency Contact:

  Maria Belinda De La Torre
  Senior Acquisition Specialist
  Phone 5529800

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Point of Contact

• Agency Email Address:

  Manila_DG_APS@usaid.gov

• More Information:

  USAID/Philippines Annual Program Statement for FY2009 - Democracy & Governance