The United States Agency for International Development, Dominican Republic Mission (USAID/Dominican Republic), is seeking Concept Papers for one or more Cooperative Agreements from qualified entities to implement the “Hispaniola People To People (P2P) Conflict Mitigation (CM)” program.
The purpose of this program is to bring together conflicting groups to interact purposefully in safe spaces, addressing patterns of prejudice and exclusion that reinforce the perceived differences between groups and to support peacebuilding and reconciliation by creating opportunities for communities to resolve past grievances and mitigate conflict and violence.
Focus Areas
- Inclusive governance
- Economic development
- Build the capacity of organizations and local leaders to engage effectively with diverse groups to promote joint solutions
- Equitable access to resources or resource management
Funding Information
- USAID/Dominican Republic anticipates supporting two to four awards up to $2,160,000.00 million over three years.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations (NGOs), U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit organizations, U.S. and Non-U.S. colleges and Universities, private voluntary organizations (PVO), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and new partners / other local organizations are eligible to submit a concept note. Further, the organization must be a legally recognized organizational entity in the country where it operates.
- All interested organizations are restricted to submitting only one Concept Note as the Prime Applicant. If more than one Concept Note is received with the same Prime Applicant, USAID will seek written clarification from the relevant entity regarding which Concept Note should be considered for review.
- USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- NOTE: Applicants/interested organizations can serve as sub-awardees or supporting partners on multiple Concept Notes submissions under the Hispaniola People To People (P2P) Conflict Mitigation (CM) Program NOFO.
For more information, visit USAID/Dominican Republic.
