Transparency and Accountability in Political Finance in Paraguay

Post Date

February 21st 2016

Application Due Date

February 29th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

RFI-526-16-000001

CFDA Number(s)

98.001

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Other

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Transparency and Accountability in Political Finance in Paraguay

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Local NGOs and other local institutions

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $1

• Award Range:

  $1200000 - $1200000

Grant Description

The objective of the project is to support the Paraguayan Electoral Tribunal and select public institutions in implementing and enforcing the political finance law. Using state of the art technology, and building on the current political openness to greater transparency and a robust civil society outcry, the program aims at increasing accountability and oversight to reduce opportunities for corruption, resulting in stronger support for democracy.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Agency for International Development

• Office:

  Paraguay USAID-Asuncion

• Agency Contact:

  Marco Ferreira
  Acquisition Specialist
  Phone 595-212-1371

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Acquisition and Assistance Specialist

• Agency Email Address:

  mferreira@usaid.gov

• More Information:

  Draft Program Description