Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- BJL-ARDF-FY23
- Agency
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US Embassy Banjul
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul, is seeking applications for a grant opportunity titled "Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia." The grant aims to build the capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in The Gambia to effectively engage the government, fight corruption, and educate the public on social and human rights issues. Key objectives include improving CSO communications, financial management, and proposal writing skills, as well as increasing public awareness of anti-corruption laws and enhancing CSO and public advocacy for government transparency. The application deadline is July 12, 2024, and the anticipated award signing is in September 2024.
Subject to the availability of funding, a grant of up to $500,000 in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for projects with a period of performance of 12-18 months. The grant opportunity is part of the Africa Regional Democracy Fund (CFDA 19.225) program, which supports democratic processes and the advancement of civil and political rights across Africa.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Subject to the availability of funding, a grant of up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of CSOs which will enable them to effectively engage the government and hold them accountable, help fight corruption and educate the public on key social and human rights issues.
Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on GRANTS.gov
https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-mandatory-family and/or U.S. Embassy Banjul's website https://gm.usembassy.gov/grant-opportunities/ under the announcement title "Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia" funding opportunity number "BJL-ARDF-FY23." Please contact the U.S. Embassy Banjul's point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Timeline Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND EVALUATION NARRATIVE AND PLAN (PMENP) TEMPLATE Overseas.docx | DOCX document | |
| BUDGET NARRATIVE TEMPLATE.docx | DOCX document | |
| Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| NOFO APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST - OVERSEAS.docx | DOCX document | |
| SOW ARDF Banjul.docx | DOCX document | |
| 2024 ARDFO NOFO (June 10).docx | DOCX document |
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