Request for Proposals - Aurat Foundation

Section 2: Sub-Grant Information
2.1 Priority Area for Cycle Seven
GEP’s seventh grant cycle is in support of enhancing women’s economic empowerment across
Pakistan. Sub-grants on various themes are to be awarded to facilitate an enabling environment,
ensure provision of required services, enhance skills and create opportunities aimed at improving
women’s livelihood options. An improvement in the identified services, skills and opportunities
are to enable women’s choices, the right to exercise these and empower themselves through an
expansion of livelihood generation. These set of sub-grants will also demonstrate women’s role
and abilities to actively participate in, and contribute to, the economic progress of Pakistan when
provided with equal opportunities.
2.2 Financial Allocation
GEP sub-grant awards will fall into three distinct tiers:
Below $25,000
$25,000 - $100,000
Over $100,000
Tier 1 awards are expected to be most frequent. Tier 2 and Tier 3 sub-grant awards will be less
common. Individual ceilings will be allocated per sub-grant and will be detailed in the sub-grant
solicitations. All budgets will be subject to strict scrutiny to prevent excessive allocation.
2.3 Closing Date
The final date for submission of the completed proposal application package and all required
documents is February 14, 2013. No extensions will be given.
2.4 Requests for Information
Please note that verbal and telephonic requests will not be entertained. FAQs are posted on
GEP webpage.
2.5 Award Information
1. Award Type
Simplified Grant or Fixed Obligation Grant (Simplified Grant Format (ADS 303.3.24))
2. Timing
The review process for all sub-grants will take 6-8 weeks, following which all successful
applicants will be contacted.
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