Opportunity ID: 355708
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LOME-ARDF-FY2023-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| 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: | Civic Education |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign and domestic not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Togo |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Lome through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote inclusive civic engagement and bolster strong and independent democratic institutions. This program seeks to support broader inclusion, better transparency, increase accountability, empower vulnerable groups, and develop stronger institutions. Successful applicants must propose creative, ambitious solutions to improve Togo’s democracy. Proposals must focus on at least one of the following objectives. It is not necessary for a proposal to seek to address all of the below objectives.
Objective One: The policies, programs, and leadership of newly formed local councils are inclusive of marginalized groups.
Objective Two: Tools illuminating government records and financial information are widely available, easily usable, free of cost, and widely known so that citizens understand how Togo’s national and local governments raise and distribute public resources. Objective Three: Political misinformation and disinformation has been investigated and countered, and a cadre of investigators are empowered to continue promoting truth.
Objective Four: Youth, women, and/or other marginalized groups lead civic organizing and political coalition building and train others in the same. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Lome
Email:sshlome@state.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Lome Email: sshlome@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.225 | LOME-ARDF-FY2023-0001 | Africa Regional Democracy Fund | PKG00287514 | Jul 29, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | View |
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