DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2021-12-13, 5:00 PM LOCAL TIME
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL INC.
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
SUBJECT:   ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT (APS) NUMBER – APS- NORTHEAST CONNECTION -1107
TITLE OF OPPORTUNITY: BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND CONFLICT NORTHEAST NIGERIA
DEADLINE FOR QUESTION/CLARIFICATIONS:  2021-12-10, 5:00PM

The North East Connection program funded by USAID and implemented by Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative), is seeking applications from eligible applicants to fund a program entitled Building Community Resilience to Violent Extremism and Conflict in Northeast Nigeria.

Program Summary
The purpose of Northeast Connection project is to strengthen the resilience of communities vulnerable to violent extremist infiltration and conflict. By targeting communities in Adamawa, Yobe, and Borno States that are not yet under the control of violent extremist organizations (VEOs), the Activity will mitigate the grievances that make communities vulnerable to violent extremism, while building social cohesion within and across communities in northeast Nigeria. In addition to helping northeastern Nigerians create a stronger foundation and become more resilient to VEO inflation and conflict, the Activity will develop local capacity to respond to emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Northeast Connection also includes a rigorous analytical component to develop a more informed, shared understanding of local and sub-regional VEO and conflict risks, dynamics, and windows of opportunity. The Activity will also lead the coordination of implementing partner on such countering violent extremism (CVE) initiatives.

Eligibility & Submission Instructions
Interested applicants may obtain a full copy of the APS, including detailed submission instructions, by (a) registering with Creative through its online grants management system at http://smart.fluxx.io/apply/connection. or (b) making a written request to Grants Team at grants@connection-nigeria.com. Interested applicants that register via the online grants management system will be able to view the full APS through the grantee portal.

To be eligible for award, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements and provide all the required information, both of which are outlined in the APS. An award will be made to the eligible and applicant(s) whose application(s) are most responsive to the program objectives and selection criteria.

Issuance of this APS does not constitute an award commitment on the part of Northeast Connection, nor does it commit Northeast Connection to pay for any costs incurred by a potential applicant while preparing/submitting questions or an application. All preparation/submission costs are at the applicants expense.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity.