Opportunity ID: 349212
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-BAMAKO-0723-POLECON-ARDF |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Regional Democracy Fund for Mali |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Political-Economic |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations. – Established, registered grassroots community-based organizations and faith-based organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Mali |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Bamako announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the African Regional Democracy Fund. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Regions: Kidal, Taoudenni, Gao, Timbouctou, and Menaka Program Objectives: The program aims to support Malian civil society organizations – especially those representing youth, women, internally displaced persons, and other historically underserved groups –build support for policies and approaches that protect human rights, reduce corruption, bolster civic participation, and ensure fundamental freedoms. Objective 1: Build and strengthen civil society capacity – particularly those representing underrepresented voices – in Mali’s five northern regions (Kidal, Taoudenni, Gao, Timbuktu, and Menaka) to advocate for democratic principles and practices, including freedom of movement and expression without harassment, during and following Mali’s transition period. Objective 2: Bolster transparency and accountability of Mali’s electoral processes and institutional reforms through increased communication and collaboration between civil society stakeholders and transition authorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Bamako
Political and Economic Section Grantor Please use email Email:bamakoecon@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-BAMAKO-0723-POLECON-ARDF |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Regional Democracy Fund for Mali |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Political-Economic |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations. – Established, registered grassroots community-based organizations and faith-based organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Mali |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Bamako announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the African Regional Democracy Fund. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Regions: Kidal, Taoudenni, Gao, Timbouctou, and Menaka Program Objectives: The program aims to support Malian civil society organizations – especially those representing youth, women, internally displaced persons, and other historically underserved groups –build support for policies and approaches that protect human rights, reduce corruption, bolster civic participation, and ensure fundamental freedoms. Objective 1: Build and strengthen civil society capacity – particularly those representing underrepresented voices – in Mali’s five northern regions (Kidal, Taoudenni, Gao, Timbuktu, and Menaka) to advocate for democratic principles and practices, including freedom of movement and expression without harassment, during and following Mali’s transition period. Objective 2: Bolster transparency and accountability of Mali’s electoral processes and institutional reforms through increased communication and collaboration between civil society stakeholders and transition authorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Bamako
Political and Economic Section Grantor Please use email Email:bamakoecon@state.gov |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Bamako Political and Economic Section Grantor Please use email Email: bamakoecon@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.225 | 349212 | African Regional Democracy Fund for Mali | PKG00282507 | Jul 12, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | View |
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