Asociacion Civil Privada No Lucrativa Accion Ciudadana

Asociacion Civil Privada No Lucrativa Accion Ciudadana, doing business as Accion Ciudadana, is a non-profit organization registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government. The organization primarily provides strategic communications and monitoring services related to migration issues and governmental transparency in Guatemala. Accion Ciudadana has been registered in SAM.gov since February 14, 2017, and its registration is valid until April 23, 2025. The entity has received both federal contract and grant awards, demonstrating its capability to engage in various types of government-funded projects.

Accion Ciudadana has participated in federal contract work as a subcontractor. In one notable subcontract award, the organization was tasked with monitoring and systematizing relevant information on transparency, impartiality, and legality of the election of members of the Supreme Court of Justice and Court of Appeals in Guatemala. This subcontract was awarded under a prime contract held by Dexis Interactive LLC. The nature of this work highlights Accion Ciudadana's expertise in governance and judicial oversight within the Guatemalan context.

In terms of federal grant awards, Accion Ciudadana has received significant funding from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. The organization has been awarded two consecutive grants under the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Grant Programs (CFDA #19.750). The first grant, awarded on October 1, 2021, for $299,999.70, supported an initiative to localize and pilot a strategic communications program in Guatemala to counter irregular migration. The project ran until July 31, 2022. The second grant, awarded on October 1, 2022, for $299,999.83, continued this work by supporting a strategic communications program called "Oscuro" in Guatemala. This program aims to counter irregular migration by promoting broad behavioral and attitudinal change among Guatemalans, with an emphasis on the dangers of gang violence and corruption. The project is set to run through June 30, 2023. These grants demonstrate Accion Ciudadana's ongoing involvement in addressing migration issues and promoting social change in Guatemala through strategic communication initiatives.