Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs · Department of State
At a glance
Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (Department of State). The application deadline was August 12, 2019. Individual awards are listed as up to $12M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.124 (East Asia and Pacific Grants Program).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Jul 19, 2019Posted
- Aug 12, 2019Application deadline
- Posted
- Jul 19, 2019
- Close date
- Aug 12, 2019
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $12,000,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education.
- Public colleges & universities
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Private colleges & universities
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
Create an initiative in the Pacific Islands that can promote sound, just, and responsive governance within the region to empower citizens, help combat corruption, and strengthen nations' sovereignty. Transparent and accountable governments that promote civil society and rule of law are essential to strengthening the free and open Indo-Pacific region. Programs should address the most pressing governance needs of the Pacific Islands, including multilateral engagement and advocacy to promote public sector accountability and tackle corruption; promote high standards investment; implement debt sustainability practices; strengthen governance institutions; increase public participation in policymaking, especially of women and marginalized populations; promote access to quality and reliable media and other sources of information; and strengthen rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and human rights.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
- NOFO - Pacific Islands Good Governance InitiativeFull Announcement · Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative NOFO.pdfPDF · 530 KB
- NOFO - Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative - REVISED July 19Full Announcement · Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative NOFO - REVISED July 19.pdfPDF · 530 KB
- NOFO - Questions and Answers - Supplemental July 19Full Announcement · Pacific Islands Good Governance NOFO Q&A Final - Supplemental July 19.pdfPDF · 234 KB
- NOFO Question & Answers - June 28Full Announcement · Pacific Islands Good Governance NOFO Q&A Final.pdfPDF · 297 KB
- Sample Budget TemplateFull Announcement · SAMPLE New Award BUDGET TEMPLATE.xlsxVND. · 82 KB
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.124
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
703-516-1989
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $12m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0005969), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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