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Cooperative Agreement for Strengthening Community-Backed Governance and Peacebuilding in Burma

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), seeks to fund a cooperative agreement to strengthen community-backed governance and advance peace in Burma. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; procurement is for services and general equipment/supplies. - Products/Services Requested: - Services: - Strengthening community-backed governance to support Ethnic Resistance Organizations (EROs), civil society, and state-level actors in peace negotiations - Dialogue facilitation, technical advising, and support for independent media - Expansion of early warning systems for community protection (infrastructure, coordination, technical assistance) - Subrecipient and contractor services (e.g., audits, IT, evaluations) - Products: - Equipment (unit costs $10,100–$30,000; up to 4 units) - Supplies such as laptops and cell phones (unit costs below $10,000; up to 3 units) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All activities must be strictly civilian in nature; military or paramilitary support is prohibited - Compliance with U.S. sanctions and legal restrictions is mandatory - Substantial involvement by the Department of State in program oversight, including review of subgrantees and program strategy - Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign non-profits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations with relevant experience - Budget must comply with OMB cost principles and federal regulations - Funding: - Total available funding: $1,973,359 - One award anticipated - 24-month project period, with possible continuation grants

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is soliciting applications for a program aimed at advancing peace process prospects in Burma. The program seeks to position Ethnic Resistance Organizations (EROs), civil society, and state-level actors as credible, unified, and community-backed participants in future peace negotiations. The initiative supports governance capacity, coordination on peace priorities, and independent media to enhance transparency and credible peacebuilding. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement with a project performance period of 24 months.

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