Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros
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Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros: U.S. Embassy Antananarivo of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity of Comorian civil society groups to work together with the government, including local elected officials such as mayors, to improve accountability and transparency, increase citizen engagement with local elected leaders, strengthen human rights frameworks, and address areas of mutual concern. Activities will include support for civil society groups and local government on Ngazidja, Nzwani, and Mwali.
| Federal Grant Title: | Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros |
| Federal Agency Name: | US Mission to Madagascar (DOS-MDG) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Other |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20-STATE-23556 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.700 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | September 7th, 2020 |
| Original Application Deadline: | September 7th, 2020 |
| Posted Date: | August 7th, 2020 |
| Creation Date: | August 7th, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | October 7th, 2020 |
| Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $100,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $70,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
| Last Updated: | August 7th, 2020 |
- Category Explanation
- U.S. Embassy Antananarivo seeks projects that include, but are not limited to, the following activities: Create opportunities for dialogue between civil society and citizen groups, as well as between those civil society groups and government representatives, for example through establishment of town hall structures; Support for civil society organizations that includes organizational development, management, and other forms of capacity building, in addition to technical program support; Identify societal and legal issues of mutual concern between community and government representatives, including local government; Increase capacity of civil society groups to more effectively advocate to support the rights of vulnerable and marginalized groups; Provide opportunities for partnerships and linkages between local civil society organizations and relevant regional/international networks to exchange best practices and strategies for working on human rights issues. Support public awareness and broader community engagement of advocacy efforts and results of civic-government engagement.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public International Organizations; U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Information not provided
- Grant Announcement Contact
- U.S. Embassy
in Madagascar and Comoros’s Political and Economic Section
Phone 261 20 23 480 00
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