Opportunity Information: Apply for BH200 17 GR 200 WHA 030617
The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize released a Notice of Funding Opportunity called "Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement" aimed at boosting democratic governance in Belize by supporting practical partnerships between civil society and government. The opportunity is designed for projects that either help improve public services for underserved communities or advance reforms that reduce corruption and impunity. The underlying idea is that civil society organizations can play a direct role in strengthening how government works, especially where communities are vulnerable, hard to reach, or lack resources.
Funding is competitive and depends both on available funds and the strength of proposals received. The Embassy planned to make roughly three to five grant awards, with total funding not to exceed $1.5 million. Individual awards were expected to range from $200,000 to $400,000, with project periods capped at two years. The anticipated start date for funded projects was September 29, 2017, and the Embassy noted it was not required to fund any proposal submitted.
Applicants were asked to address at least one of two core objectives, and proposals could combine both. The first objective focuses on civil society efforts that improve, expand, or complement local, municipal, or central government service delivery. Projects under this track are expected to leverage networks and resources across government, the private sector, and community organizations to reach populations that are remote, marginalized, or otherwise underserved, with a particular emphasis on areas outside Belize City district. Illustrative activities include support services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) or victims of trafficking in persons (TIP), as examples of filling gaps in access to essential services and protection.
The second objective centers on civil society working alongside government to implement reforms that reduce corruption and impunity and improve transparency. This track supports initiatives that promote legislative, legal, or judicial changes, reduce barriers to prosecutions, and strengthen accountability. Example areas mentioned include anti-corruption efforts aligned with elements of the UN Convention Against Corruption, as well as reforms that make it easier to pursue cases involving GBV, TIP, sexual harassment, or cases affecting youth and other vulnerable or marginalized groups.
Eligibility included U.S. nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations. Belizean NGOs were strongly encouraged to apply, reinforcing the focus on locally grounded solutions and partnerships.
Administratively, applicants needed standard U.S. federal grant registrations such as a DUNS number and SAM registration. The closing date listed was June 19, 2017, and applicants having technical trouble uploading to Grants.gov were instructed to email their application materials to belmopangrants@state.gov by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline, including proof of their DUNS number and SAM registration. The opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant under the U.S. Mission to Belize, with an award ceiling of $400,000 and an expected maximum of five awards.Apply for BH200 17 GR 200 WHA 030617
- The U.S. Mission to Belize in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-05-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-06-19. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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