Opportunity ID: 353977

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0014022
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Enhancing Governance and Civil Society Capacity
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jul 18, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 01, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 22, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,595,000
Award Ceiling: $2,595,000
Award Floor: $2,595,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Description:

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund (the Fund), established in 2019 to support civil society in strengthening governance transparency and accountability in South Asia. The Fund has provided sub-grants and capacity building support to a cohort of 93 civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka focused broadly on the following priority areas: 1. Increasing public sector accountability and transparency, especially in infrastructure procurement and public sector spending; 2. Strengthening democratic institutions and practices, including countering disinformation; 3. Supporting emerging areas of concern, such as environmental governance; 4. Promoting civic participation in such efforts.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Anisha Choubey
Email:choubeya@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
update the deadlines to July 22, 2024. Email to package to
Choubeya@state.gov
Jul 18, 2024
Correct closing date May 03, 2024
Correct closing date May 03, 2024
May 03, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0014022
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Enhancing Governance and Civil Society Capacity
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: May 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jul 18, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 01, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 22, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,595,000
Award Ceiling: $2,595,000
Award Floor: $2,595,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Description:

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund (the Fund), established in 2019 to support civil society in strengthening governance transparency and accountability in South Asia. The Fund has provided sub-grants and capacity building support to a cohort of 93 civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka focused broadly on the following priority areas: 1. Increasing public sector accountability and transparency, especially in infrastructure procurement and public sector spending; 2. Strengthening democratic institutions and practices, including countering disinformation; 3. Supporting emerging areas of concern, such as environmental governance; 4. Promoting civic participation in such efforts.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Anisha Choubey
Email:choubeya@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0014022
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Enhancing Governance and Civil Society Capacity
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: May 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 13, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 19, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,595,000
Award Ceiling: $2,595,000
Award Floor: $2,595,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Description:

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund (the Fund), established in 2019 to support civil society in strengthening governance transparency and accountability in South Asia. The Fund has provided sub-grants and capacity building support to a cohort of 93 civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka focused broadly on the following priority areas: 1. Increasing public sector accountability and transparency, especially in infrastructure procurement and public sector spending; 2. Strengthening democratic institutions and practices, including countering disinformation; 3. Supporting emerging areas of concern, such as environmental governance; 4. Promoting civic participation in such efforts.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

choubeya@state.gov
Email:choubeya@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0014022
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Enhancing Governance and Civil Society Capacity
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 13, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 16, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,595,000
Award Ceiling: $2,595,000
Award Floor: $2,595,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Description:

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund (the Fund), established in 2019 to support civil society in strengthening governance transparency and accountability in South Asia. The Fund has provided sub-grants and capacity building support to a cohort of 93 civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka focused broadly on the following priority areas: 1. Increasing public sector accountability and transparency, especially in infrastructure procurement and public sector spending; 2. Strengthening democratic institutions and practices, including countering disinformation; 3. Supporting emerging areas of concern, such as environmental governance; 4. Promoting civic participation in such efforts.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

choubeya@state.gov
Email:choubeya@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0014022
Funding Opportunity Title: Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Enhancing Governance and Civil Society Capacity
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 19.108 — Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: May 03, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 01, 2024
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,595,000
Award Ceiling: $2,595,000
Award Floor: $2,595,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Description: The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund (the Fund), established in 2019 to support civil society in strengthening governance transparency and accountability in South Asia. The Fund has provided sub-grants and capacity building support to a cohort of 93 civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka focused broadly on the following priority areas:

1. Increasing public sector accountability and transparency, especially in infrastructure procurement and public sector spending;
2. Strengthening democratic institutions and practices, including countering disinformation;
3. Supporting emerging areas of concern, such as environmental governance;
4. Promoting civic participation in such efforts.

Link to Additional Information: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

choubeya@state.gov
Email:-

Folder 353977 Full Announcement-Additional documents -> Detailed Budget Template.pdf

Folder 353977 Full Announcement-Additional documents -> Final 2024 PSIs for Tabular NOFO SCA_STA.pdf

Folder 353977 Full Announcement-Additional documents -> 2024 NOFO DFOP0014022 Governance Fund.pdf

Folder 353977 Full Announcement-Additional documents -> Budget Narrative.pdf

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