Funding-Limited Submission – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) – Building Constituencies for Democracy and Human Rights; June 20, 2013

The Building Constituencies for Democracy program will strategically engage new advocates for democracy across a broad range of organizations and interest groups that have a stake in democratic institutions and processes, yet do not engage on those issues when they come under threat. By increasing the landscape of stakeholders for democracy in target countries, this regional program will seek to increase the political cost to initiatives that undermine democratic rights and principles.

USAID intends to support a Cooperative Agreement totaling up to $600,000 a year, for a total level of $2.4 million over a four-year period.  Cost sharing is encouraged, but not required, for this award.

Further information can be found at:

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=236090

Organizations may submit only one (1) application for the Cooperative Agreement.

Because USAID only allows an organization to submit one application, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process.  Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to submit the following materials electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Thursday, June 20, 2013:

· Names and departments of UK Project Director and key personnel

· An overview, including activities, goals, and objectives, of the proposed program.

· Budget, including any proposed match and potential source of funds.  Note: Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation.  The USAID deadline is July 8, 2013.  Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).