Grants Notice For Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement

Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement The U.S. Embassy In Belmopan, Belize Announces A Notice Of Funding Opportunity (Nofo) To Strengthen Democratic Governance Through Civil Society Engagement. The U.S. Embassy In Belmopan Intends To Issue Awards In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,000,000 In Fy 2022 Economic Support Funds (Esf), Pending Availability Of Funding. The Anticipated Start Date For Successful Proposals Is September 29, 2023. U.S. Embassy Belmopan Anticipates Funding Four To Six Awards Between The Amount Of $150,000 And $250,000 Each For This Nofo. Applications Are Due On May 10, 2023, At 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time (Washington, D.C). The Nofo And Submitted Proposals Should Focus On Pillar Ii Of The Root Causes Strategy (Rcs): Combating Corruption, Strengthening Democratic Governance, And Advancing The Rule Of Law . Proposals Should Be Oriented Towards Activities By Civil Society Organizations Working In Partnership With Governments To (1) Promote Transparency And Anti-Corruption, Or (2) Enhance Public Service Delivery Particularly To Vulnerable And/Or Marginalized Communities Or (3) Support Access To Justice. Proposals Should Facilitate Citizens’ Ability To Hold The Government Accountable For Its Responsibilities And Advocate For Change And/Or Improve Government Transparency Across All Levels. Specific Objectives And Indicators Should Be Included In The Proposals That Allow The Organization To Measure And Demonstrate Progress. Proposals May Also Support Pillars Iii - Promoting Respect For Human Rights, Labor Rights, And A Free Press, And Pillar Iv – Countering And Preventing Violence, Extortion, And Other Crimes Perpetrated By Criminal Gangs, Trafficking Networks, And Other Organized Criminal Organizations.