Egyptian Transition Support

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 - Check full announcement. Through this Annual Program Statement (APS), USAID/Egypt intends to support programs of Egyptian, U.S., and international organizations which respond directly to Egyptian-identified needs in the area of democratic development.Under this APS, USAID is making funding available to complement ongoing activities within Egypt, build on the wide range of programs carried out to date, incorporate lessons learned from prior work in these areas, and meet Egyptian-identified needs in the areas outlined below. The five areas listed below provide a framework in which to consider applications, as these areas have been identified by Egyptians as those where more progress is needed to support democratic development. The five broad areas are: 1) Civic Engagement / Civic Awareness; 2) Elections and Political Processes; 3) Access to Justice / Human Rights; 4) Transparency and Accountability; and 5) Civic Participation.