This grant is for organizations seeking to advance human rights and promote democratic processes in Africa. Offered by the Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, the FY2023 Africa Regional Democracy Fund (ARDF) program invites proposals focused on two key areas. Projects should either support local organizations’ efforts to strengthen human rights systems, policies, and protection of fundamental freedoms, or provide assistance to enable citizens to participate in periodic, inclusive, accountable, and free and fair elections. The goal is to foster robust democratic principles and human rights. Grant awards are contingent upon the U.S. Embassy receiving the necessary funding for the ARDF program by September 30, 2024; awards will not be made if funding is not approved.
Opportunity ID: 353804
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFYDE-ARDF-GR-POLECON-2024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | ARDF-Africa Regional Democracy Fund, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Elections and Political Processes ; Human Rights Systems, Policies and Protection. |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Elections and Political Processes ; Human Rights Systems, Policies and Protection. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $24,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Africa Regional Democracy Fund program is limited to Cameroonian local registered community-based organizations, associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least 2 years of experience working in the areas of Democracy, Governance and Human Rights. Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible for this funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: |
The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the FY2023 Africa Regional Democracy Fund program. Proposals should address projects that will either: (i) advance human rights and fundamental freedoms by supporting local organizations efforts to promote human rights systems, policies, and protection, or (ii) provide assistance that enables citizens to select and replace their leaders through periodic, inclusive, accountable, and free and fair elections.
Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the ARDF program before September 30, 2024. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lucresse R Ngum
Grantor Phone 237 222201500 Ext 4171 or 4075 Email:ngumlr@state.gov |
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Folder 353804 Full Announcement-Full ARDF 2024 CMR -> Attachment 2 – Budget Narrative Template.pdf
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Folder 353804 Full Announcement-Full ARDF 2024 CMR -> Attachment 1 – Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards (FY2021).pdf
Folder 353804 Full Announcement-Full ARDF 2024 CMR -> Attachment 4- Logic Model.pdf
Folder 353804 Full Announcement-Full ARDF 2024 CMR -> Optional Template Eng.pdf
Folder 353804 Full Announcement-Full ARDF 2024 CMR -> Attachment 5-Risk Analysis.pdf
Folder 353804 Full Announcement-Full ARDF 2024 CMR -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
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