USAID/Uganda welcomes you to submit concept notes in response to the release of this Annual Program Statement (APS).This APS is intended to increase the sustainability and impact of USAID/Ugandas development assistance through civil society and non-governmental organization related partnerships in the following areas:1. MEDIA STRENGTHENINGUSAID aims to support a vibrant media environment as a key tenet of a healthy democratic society, in which media organizations, civil society, journalists, and the public freely enjoy their right to freedom of speech and expression.2. CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENTUSAID seeks to support civic education and youth engagement to enhance civic agency, civic engagement, and strengthening demand side and voice interventions aimed at enhancing access, and informed youth participation in Ugandas governance processes. USAID sees opportunities to focus on key groups including, but not limited to, youth and women and enhancing collaboration with state agencies that accredit civic education. USAID also sees opportunities in interventions able to use technology and channels / spaces readily appealing to youth and other focus groups, keeping in mind access challenges posed by technology.Please read the solicitation carefully and bring your best ideas!Thank you and good luck.