The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Indonesia is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Kolaborasi: Papua Collaborative Governance Initiative program to provide capacity building to citizen groups and local governments and deliver grants to sub-national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to promote reform in targeted districts in Papua.

Kolaborasi will facilitate citizens' ability to advance their priorities and actively conduct oversight of local government processes and operations. This activity will: improve local government transparency and responsiveness in delivering public services; increase local government capacity in managing resources, planning, and budgeting; and advance citizen engagement, particularly indigenous Papuan, in local development processes.

Funding Information

• The USAID intends to provide an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted.
• Pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2 CFR 200.400(g), it is USAID policy not to award profit under assistance instruments such as cooperative agreements.
• USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
• Successful applicants must have established financial management, monitoring and evaluation processes, internal control systems, and policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government standards, laws, and regulations.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.