USAID/Papua New Guinea Peace Project

Description

1) Objective

The goal of this project is to enhance the ability of communities, civil society, and local institutions in PNG to work in partnership to prevent and peacefully respond to conflict, and further increase the safe, meaningful participation of women across society. The expected result is that empowered citizens, especially women, can effectively and peacefully advocate for more accountable, responsive, and transparent local institutions. The project aims to employ a bottom-up approach to engage ordinary citizens, local communities, provincial governments, and sub-national and international partners to build on existing strengths and prevent internal and external threats from growing into broader conflicts or crises.

The project’s focus is on community development, civil society development, local institutions development, conflict prevention and resolution, women, peace and security, and the prevention and mitigation of gender-based violence. The initiative aims to foster peace and stability in Papua New Guinea through various developmental and conflict resolution strategies.

2) Eligibility

The opportunity is open to any type of entity, unrestricted.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Papua New Guinea.

4) Budget

The estimated total program funding is $26,000,000. The award ceiling is set at $26,000,000, and the award floor is $21,000,000. There is no requirement for cost sharing or matching.

5) Application

The original and current closing date for applications is February 22, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to read the NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements, and selection process. USAID encourages responses with partners via consortium or other means to create high-quality responses and effective partnerships.