Justice, Human Rights, and Security Strengthening (JHRSS) Activity Grants Manual

The manual is a result of the support provided by the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of the manual are the sole responsibility of DAI and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. The JHRSS Activity is a program sponsored by the USAID/Honduras Office of Democracy & Governance. The program aims to strengthen justice, human rights, and security in Honduras. The manual outlines the grants program, which is designed to support local organizations and initiatives that contribute to the program's objectives. The grants program has several key objectives, including promoting access to justice, protecting human rights, and strengthening security institutions. The program also aims to support the development of a more inclusive and equitable society in Honduras. The grants program is guided by several principles, including transparency, accountability, and sustainability. The manual outlines the different types of grants that can be awarded, including standard grants, simplified grants, fixed amount awards to non-governmental organizations, in-kind grants, and grants to local government. The manual also provides information on grant eligibility requirements, including minimum eligibility criteria, ineligible organizations, and high-risk grantees. The grant award process is outlined in detail in the manual, including the restrictions to eligibility, the overview of the award process, and the types of applications that can be submitted. The manual also provides information on the grants evaluation committee and selection process, including the evaluation criteria, cost sharing, environmental compliance, and pre-award risk assessment and due diligence. The manual also provides information on grants program administration, including grants implementation plan, grants administration, financial control system, monitoring and evaluation, branding and marking, use and disposition of program income, cash disbursements, debarment and terrorist financing, procurement procedures, equipment, supplies, travel, rights to intellectual property, grant audit and grant project master file, records retention, and closeout procedures. The manual also outlines the termination, suspension, and modification of grants, including the right of USAID to supersede contractor decisions. The manual is an essential resource for organizations and individuals interested in applying for grants under the JHRSS Activity program. The grants program is designed to support local organizations and initiatives that contribute to the program's objectives. The program aims to promote access to justice, protect human rights, and strengthen security institutions in Honduras. The grants program is guided by several principles, including transparency, accountability, and sustainability. The grants program is subject to several regulations and guidelines, including the USAID regulations and the Honduran laws and regulations. The program is also subject to the principles of transparency, accountability, and sustainability. The grants program is designed to support local organizations and initiatives that contribute to the program's objectives.