Democracy, Human Rights and Accountability APS

Background
The United States Agency for International Development in Uganda (USAID/Uganda) seeks applications from non-profit and for-profit organizations to participate in USAID’s Uganda Democracy, Human Rights and Accountability (DRA) Annual Program Statement (APS). The Uganda DRA APS seeks to engage the private and civil sectors in priority areas, as defined by the Government of Uganda (GOU) and the United States Government (USG). This initiative is designed to increase sustainability and impact in the following areas: Human Rights; Conflict/Violence Prevention and Mitigation; and Accountability and Anti-Corruption.

Grant Details
This Annual Program Statement (APS) is authorized in accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The resulting award will be subject to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, and USAID’s supplement, 2 CFR 700. The APS is intended to increase the sustainability and impact of USAID/Uganda’s development assistance through civil society and non-governmental organization related partnerships in the areas of Human Rights, Conflict/Violence Prevention and Mitigation, and Accountability and Anti-Corruption. The APS requires submission of a three-page concept paper that answers specific questions provided in SECTION D: APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION. Interested organizations must read this document in its entirety and follow the instructions to apply to this APS.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility is unrestricted. Eligible implementing partners include non-governmental/not for profit or civil society entities. USAID/Uganda is particularly interested in working with Local Entities, Locally Established Entities, New Partners, and Non-traditional Partners as Implementing Partners. Cost sharing is not required. Prospective applicants are advised that a pre-award assessment may be required to inform determining whether the prospective recipient has the necessary organizational, experience, accounting and operational controls, financial resources, and technical skills.

Period of Performance
Applications must state a period of performance which must be 60 months or less. The period of performance is subject to negotiation during co-design.

Grant Value
The total amount of funding to be awarded under this APS will depend on the variety and quality of the concepts USAID/Uganda receives, but is estimated at approximately USD $65 million. USAID/Uganda intends to award 3-8 Fixed Amount Awards, Cooperative Agreements, Renewal Awards, or Simplified Grants not expected to exceed USD $20 million per award.

Place of Performance
All geographies will be considered for performance under this grant.