ARDF-Africa Regional Democracy Fund, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde

The summary for the ARDF-Africa Regional Democracy Fund, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the US Mission to Cameroon, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

ARDF-Africa Regional Democracy Fund, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde: The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the FY2022 Africa Regional Democracy Fund program. Proposals should address projects that will either: (i) advance human rights and fundamental freedoms by supporting local organizations efforts to promote human rights systems, policies, and protection, or (ii) advance citizen engagement to hold governments accountable, to participate in economic, political, governing, and other critical processes aimed at creating more peaceful, democratic, and pluralistic societies; promote citizen engagement in local decision-making processes, such as through participatory budgeting processes and public-private dialog for economic development priorities; or (iii) provide assistance that enables citizens to select and replace their leaders through periodic, inclusive, accountable, and free and fair elections. Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the ARDF program before September 30, 2023. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.