Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0014022
- Agency
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Bureau of Counterterrorism
Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,595,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), is seeking applications for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund. This cooperative agreement opportunity aims to support civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to increase public sector accountability and transparency, strengthen democratic institutions, address environmental governance, and promote civic participation. Eligible applicants include non-501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The program has a funding ceiling of $2,595,000 and a 24-month period of performance. Applications are due by July 22, 2024.
The funded activities will be implemented across the five target countries in South Asia. The grant program is authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and aligns with the Bureau's strategic priorities, including the Indo-Pacific Strategy and National Gender Strategy. Successful applicants will have experience managing sub-grants, monitoring and evaluation, and working in the South Asia region.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Narrative.pdf | ||
| Detailed Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2024 NOFO DFOP0014022 Governance Fund.pdf | ||
| Final 2024 PSIs for Tabular NOFO SCA_STA.pdf |
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