Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- LOME-ARDF-FY2023-0001
- Agency
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US Embassy Lome
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Lome in Togo is seeking applications from 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to carry out a program that promotes inclusive civic engagement and bolsters strong, independent democratic institutions. The program aims to support broader inclusion, improve transparency, increase accountability, empower vulnerable groups, and develop stronger institutions. Applicants must propose solutions that address at least one of the four specified objectives, which focus on inclusive local government, public access to government information, countering misinformation, and civic engagement by marginalized groups. The application deadline is August 28, 2024.
Successful proposals may receive between $100,000 and $600,000 in funding for projects lasting 12 to 24 months. The program is part of the Africa Regional Democracy Fund (CFDA 19.225), which is administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs, often through U.S. Embassies in African countries. Recent awards under this program have ranged from $20,000 to $5 million, with a focus on enhancing democratic participation, promoting accountability, and strengthening civil society across various African nations.
Synopsis
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.
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