Final Belize CARSI NOFO FY2022 .pdf
Posted: March 9, 2023
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Notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the CARSI-ESF grants program titled "Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement" issued by the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize. The NOFO aims to strengthen democratic governance through civil society engagement and intends to award grants totaling $1,000,000 in FY 2022 Economic Support Funds (ESF). The anticipated start date for successful proposals is September 29, 2023, with four to six awards expected to be funded between $150,000 and $250,000 each. The focus of the NOFO and proposals should align with Pillar II of the Root Causes Strategy (RCS), specifically combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law. Eligible applicants include U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs), with a deadline for submission of applications on May 11, 2023.
The document emphasizes that funding awarded under this NOFO cannot be used for law enforcement or to train members of law enforcement. It also highlights the importance of promoting transparency and anti-corruption, enhancing public service delivery to vulnerable communities, supporting access to justice, and facilitating citizens' ability to hold the government accountable. Additionally, it outlines the application submission requirements and technical review process.
The NOFO is part of the broader effort to address security, governance, human rights, and economic conditions in Central America through the Root Causes Strategy (RCS), aiming for a democratic, prosperous, and safe Central America.
For more specific details on eligibility criteria, application submission instructions, and contact information for inquiries, interested organizations are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete NOFO document available on http://www.grants.gov.
The document emphasizes that funding awarded under this NOFO cannot be used for law enforcement or to train members of law enforcement. It also highlights the importance of promoting transparency and anti-corruption, enhancing public service delivery to vulnerable communities, supporting access to justice, and facilitating citizens' ability to hold the government accountable. Additionally, it outlines the application submission requirements and technical review process.
The NOFO is part of the broader effort to address security, governance, human rights, and economic conditions in Central America through the Root Causes Strategy (RCS), aiming for a democratic, prosperous, and safe Central America.
For more specific details on eligibility criteria, application submission instructions, and contact information for inquiries, interested organizations are encouraged to thoroughly review the complete NOFO document available on http://www.grants.gov.
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