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INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the Annual Program Statement prior to submission. All Concept Notes must be submitted in English. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to apply for a full application.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the Rules and Guidance for GAP Grant Applicants (the Annual Program Statement)

NoYes

GAP Objectives

Our project is aligned with the following GAP Objectives (select all that apply):

Proposal Designation

All proposals must be designed to improve partner countries’ systems and capacities to prevent, detect, investigate, and disrupt transnational corruption, grand corruption, and kleptocracy—including those emerging in high-risk regions and sectors—and build resilience to corruption. This application addresses (select all that apply):

Organization Information

Organization Name

Organization Street Address

Organization City

Organization State/Province

Organization Postal Code

Organization Country

Organization Size

Registration Status

Are you registered under your country's applicable local laws and statutes?

Country of Registration

SAM/UEI Number

(if seeking funding of $25,000 USD or more)

Has your organization received funding from USAID in the past?

NoYes

Social Media/Website

Organization Description

Please describe your organization (select all that apply):

Project Information

Project Title

Project Location

Total Funding Requested (in USD)

Please enter the total funding requested in USD using numerals only (e.g., 25000).

Proposed Grant Duration

Contact Information

Contact Name

Contact Position or Title

Phone Number

WhatsApp/Skype

Preferred Contact Method

Technical Proposal

Quick pitch (35 words or less)

Describe the change that will result from your project in one sentence. Avoid jargon, abbreviations, or language that may not be readily understood by a layperson or non-expert.

Problem Statement (150 words)

What is the gap or need that this project will address in transnational corruption, grand corruption or kleptocracy? What assessment or evidence demonstrates that this is a need? Has this information not been known or researched before? (150 words)

Proposed Activities and Approach (250 words)

Provide a brief summary of the proposed project, including a methodological approach or technical overview (e.g., what is the intended technical approach, how is the approach informed by evidence- or practice-based knowledge, who will be the intended participants). Applicants should also highlight gender-informed approaches and principles to protect research subjects, particularly in relevant vulnerable populations (i.e., apply “do no harm” principles).

Organizational and Staff Capacity in Proposed Sectors (not to exceed 500 words)

Provide a brief description of your organization and experience in the proposed sector. For each of the staff members who will be responsible for the success of your project, please provide a name (First and Last), the staff member’s title, and a brief biographical statement of up to 75 words for each staff member.

Proposed Deliverables (not to exceed 250 words)

Please include between 2-4 specific deliverables you would expect to have completed within the first 6 months of your intervention.