Limited Submission Opportunity: Addressing Anti-corruption in Central Europe
DOS DRL Addressing Anti-corruption in Central Europe
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324640
OBJECTIVES:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that counter corruption in Central Europe. DRL’s goal is to continue building the capacity of local civil society and media to report on local government performance and foster accountability for implementing anti-corruption measures where target countries have international commitments.
Proposals may focus on assisting civil society and media to report on and/or counter corruption in local or regional executive and legislative bodies, especially in social spheres, such as education and health care. The program should support the education and engagement of citizens and journalists to monitor those sectors and activities where corruption frequently occurs; reporting the results to authorities, media, and the wider public, including appropriate international bodies; and monitoring government responses. Proposals may include support for constructive engagement between civil society and government stakeholders to: strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms, facilitate the implementation of best practices in countering corruption, and urge action in specific cases (if appropriate and feasible). Eligible countries are those that have ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption and have scored 50 or below on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2019. Eligible proposals should include at least two countries; proposed timelines should be at least 18 months.
FUNDING INFORMATION: $740,740
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Providing cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not an eligibility factor or requirement for this NOFO, and providing cost share will not result in a more favorable competitive ranking
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE:3/20/2020
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing their achievements and proposed project including any potential partner organizations;
- A brief budget outline for the proposed research
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee will review internal proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Friday, March 20, 2020
Sponsor Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2020