The U.S. Embassy Banjul is offering a significant grant opportunity aimed at fostering transparent and inclusive governance in The Gambia. This grant is specifically purposed to support initiatives and projects that strengthen democratic principles, promote accountability, and enhance citizen participation within the nation’s governance structures. Successful applicants will receive funding up to $300,000 U.S. Dollars to implement their programs over a performance period of 18 to 24 months. The U.S. Embassy seeks to empower local organizations and civil society to drive positive change, contributing to a more open, equitable, and stable society in The Gambia through improved transparency and broader civic engagement.
Opportunity ID: 334974
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJL-ARDF-FY20-21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Transparent and Inclusive Governance in The Gambia |
| 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: | Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations 2. Educational institutions 3. Foreign Public Entities (FPE) for example: Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Gambia |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Banjul announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a program to promote transparent and inclusive governance in The Gambia. A grant for up to $300,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2020 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded, pending availability of funds. The period of performance is 18 to 24 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Banjul’s Grants Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Political and Economic Section
Grantor Phone 2204391354 Email:PolEconBanjul@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BJL-ARDF-FY20-21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Promoting Transparent and Inclusive Governance in The Gambia |
| 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: | Economic Support Funds (ESF) |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1. Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations 2. Educational institutions 3. Foreign Public Entities (FPE) for example: Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Gambia |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Banjul announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a program to promote transparent and inclusive governance in The Gambia. A grant for up to $300,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2020 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded, pending availability of funds. The period of performance is 18 to 24 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Banjul’s Grants Site |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Political and Economic Section
Grantor Phone 2204391354 Email:PolEconBanjul@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 3 – Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) Template.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 2 – Budget Narrative Template – Sample Format.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Gambia-2021-FY20 ARDF -NOFO.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 4 – Financial Management Survey.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Attachment 1 – Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards (FY2021).pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> BJL-ARDF-FY20-21 NOFO Q&A – 24 AUG 2021.pdf
Folder 334974 Full Announcement-NOFO -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Political and Economic Section Grantor Phone 2204391354 Email: PolEconBanjul@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.225 | BJL-ARDF-FY20-21 | Promoting Transparent and Inclusive Governance in The Gambia | PKG00268358 | Jul 29, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334974 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334974 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334974 SF424B-1.1.pdf
334974 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334974 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
334974 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
334974 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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