Increasing Participation of People with Disabilities in USAID/Bangladesh Activities

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The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID/BANGLADESH) is seeking Concept Papers from qualified Bangladeshi Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) for funding to support and increase participation of people with disabilities (PWDs) in USAID/ BANGLADESH activities and strengthen the capacity and services of civil society organizations run by and for people with disabilities; herein referred to as Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs). Any awards (grants or cooperative agreements) under this request for concept papers will be administered through and managed by USAID/BANGLADESH. Funding will be provided from Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance/Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DCHA/DRG) Bureau. The following activities and programs will NOT be considered for funding: - Programs with a significant budget for infrastructure or construction activities - Programs focused on the provision of assistive devices or physical rehabilitation - Programs supporting institutionalization of or institutions for children or adults with disabilities - Employment programs promoting sheltered workshops or income generating activities that perpetuate negative stereotypes of people with disabilities and that do not provide for meaningful employment - Programs with a primary focus on awareness raising In addition, the disability funding may not be used to support HIV/AIDS-related activities USAID/BANGLADESH is limited to the submission of up to two (2) small fund proposals ($20,000 - $300,000) and one (1) large fund proposal ($300,000 - $600,000) or no more than three proposals. Concept Papers MUST be from qualified Local Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs) registered with Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB). All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable laws. Concept papers from individuals and Public International Organizations (PIOs) will not be accepted.

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