Grants / Agency for International Development / Zimbabwe USAID-Harare

72061321RFA00009: Promoting Constitutionalism Activity

Closed Closed June 2, 2021 Opportunity 72061321RFA00009 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$5.0 million
• Award floor$5.0 million
• Total funding$5.0 million
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingRequired
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility for this NOFO is restricted to local organizations only.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $5.0 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.

What the grant funds

The goal of this activity is to foster a culture of rule of law and respect for and implementation of the Constitution and the rights therein. Various scholars have defined constitutionalism broadly as a system of governance under which the power of the government is limited by the rule of law. Constitutionalism recognizes the need to curtail power to protect the rights of groups and individuals. The Constitution is the foundational document for how government is structured and functions and becomes the standard by which all laws, policies, and practices are measured in order to sustain a free, democratic society. The objectives of this activity are to: 1. Increase civil society advocacy for constitution-driven reform; 2. Increase citizen awareness of and demand for constitution-driven reform; and 3. Strengthen local institutions’ capacity to advance the implementation of the Constitution. The Promoting Constitutionalism activity will build on prior support for civil society advocacy for constitutional alignment and implementation through multiple awards. Through this solicitation, USAID seeks to sharpen and deepen its future constitutional awareness and reform programming, consolidate gains as well as sustain or increase momentum around political, social, and economic reforms. USAID also looks to encourage meaningful and substantial involvement of women and youths in constitutional awareness and demand for constitution-driven reform. USAID encourages a gender sensitive and youth inclusive approach to promoting constitutionalism to enhance societal awareness and participation in constitution driven processes.

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