Africa Regional Democracy Fund

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Opportunity number
DOS-CD-ARDF-FY23-001
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$100,000 to $225,000

Opportunity facts

Assistance listings
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Other
Eligible applicants
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits

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About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Kinshasa, is seeking applications for the Africa Regional Democracy Fund grant program. The program aims to promote accountable, transparent, and democratic governance, and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms across African nations. Key objectives include inspiring youth and women to participate in democratic processes, developing their entrepreneurial capacities, establishing centers for open dialogue, empowering reformers to promote access to justice and reduce corruption, and providing technical support. Applicants may include higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and civil society groups. The evaluation criteria will focus on the applicant's ability to achieve the stated objectives. The deadline for submitting applications is August 11, 2024.

The typical award range for this program is $100,000 to $600,000 for projects lasting 12 to 24 months. The projects will be implemented in various African countries facing democratic challenges or upcoming elections, with a focus on regions identified in the opportunity.

Synopsis

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote accountable, transparent, and democratic governance and promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals. In this vein, selected projects will target youth and women interested in becoming political leaders in their communities and country. Projects will focus on education and empowerment, and will develop curricula, that cover civic engagement, peaceful participation in political processes, ethics in politics, community leadership and advocacy.

Goals

Projects should demonstrate systemic change and be designed to achieve the following objectives:

· Objective 1: Inspire youth and women's desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program.

· Objective 2: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes.

· Objective 3: Inspire youth and women's desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program.

· Objective 4: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes.

· Objective 5: Establish centers of learning and capacity-building for open dialogue among youth and women, civil society, governments, and the communities they serve.

· Objective 6: Empower key reformers and actors to promote access to justice, strengthen checks on executive power, and incorporate citizen-responsive governance to reduce corruption and improve the delivery of public services.

· Objective 7: Provide technical support and integrate program with or leverage existing programs, local resources, and/or the activities of other donors.


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