Africa Regional Democracy Fund

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Africa Regional Democracy Fund: A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote accountable, transparent, and democratic governance and promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals. In this vein, selected projects will target youth and women interested in becoming political leaders in their communities and country. Projects will focus on education and empowerment, and will develop curricula, that cover civic engagement, peaceful participation in political processes, ethics in politics, community leadership and advocacy. Goals Projects should demonstrate systemic change and be designed to achieve the following objectives: · Objective 1: Inspire youth and women’s desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program. · Objective 2: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes. · Objective 3: Inspire youth and women’s desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program. · Objective 4: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes. · Objective 5: Establish centers of learning and capacity-building for open dialogue among youth and women, civil society, governments, and the communities they serve. · Objective 6: Empower key reformers and actors to promote access to justice, strengthen checks on executive power, and incorporate citizen-responsive governance to reduce corruption and improve the delivery of public services. · Objective 7: Provide technical support and integrate program with or leverage existing programs, local resources, and/or the activities of other donors.
Federal Grant Title: Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Federal Agency Name: US Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DOS-COD)
Grant Categories: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-CD-ARDF-FY23-001
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.225
CFDA Descriptions: Information not provided
Current Application Deadline: August 11th, 2024
Original Application Deadline: August 11th, 2024
Posted Date: July 15th, 2024
Creation Date: July 15th, 2024
Archive Date: September 10th, 2024
Total Program Funding: $500,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $225,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $100,000
Expected Number of Awards: 2
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Last Updated: July 15th, 2024
Category Explanation
Democracy and Governance
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Grant Announcement Contact
May Obolensky
Political Assistant
Grants Officer
Phone: +243972-616-119
Political Section Email Inbox
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