Closed · ARDF-MBA-FY22-01 · CFDA 19.225 · Discretionary

Africa Regional Democracy Fund - Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Eswatini, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$20K-$40K
Award range
Closed
Status
September 15, 2023
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

Africa Regional Democracy Fund - Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Eswatini that offered $20,000 -- $40,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$20K-$40K
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
19.225
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Africa Regional Democracy Fund - Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project - is cataloged under number ARDF-MBA-FY22-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.225, posted by U.S. Mission to Eswatini. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 2, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $40,000. The agency has projected $40,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $40,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $8,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 15, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$20,000 -- $40,000

Close Date

September 15, 2023

Posted

August 2, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$40,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Eswatini of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out the Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project. The main aim of the project is to build resilience through trainings and advocacy programs on human rights and democracy in Eswatini. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: All four regions of the country Program Objectives: The Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project will fill a need for U.S. action to change the narrative of U.S. programs funded in Eswatini and stimulate an end to the cycle of violence within Eswatini. Through this program, the grantee will capacitate new national leaders to actively engage in defending the Constitution of the Kingdom of Eswatini, to support the active engagement of civil society in the political life of the country/in pursuit of human rights and justice, to advocate for civic space that this would require, and contribute to the momentum to swing the pendulum in the direction of enduring justice. Project Objectives 1. To provide restorative relief for local human rights defenders, organizations, institutions, and allies to generate and sustain momentum for fundamental human rights in Eswatini. 2. To complement Southern Defenders by providing psychosocial support to the family and extended network of Thulani Maseko, strengthening resilience among advocates and allies of the former Lawyers for Human Rights network which Thulani Maseko co-founded. 3. To reinforce the work of human rights lawyers of the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) Legal Aid Clinic representing emaSwati in legal jeopardy and providing pro-bono services as a check on the power of the State to instill fear and marginalize those working for constructive change within Eswatini. 4. To strengthen public discourse on the value of human rights in Swati society, including press, media, social media and online for a and engagement, build new allies, confront misinformation, and build literacy about human rights in a manner to improve the country’s commitment to and record of human rights conventions. Participants and Audiences: Citizens of Eswatini, the University of Eswatini Legal Aid Clinic, the Law Society, and other legal support civil society organizations, while boosting support to the fragmented Swaziland Human Rights Coalition which has degraded over the past several years.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

Nondumiso V Motsa Grantor Phone 0026824179000

Key Dates

Posted August 2, 2023
Close Date September 15, 2023
Archive Date October 15, 2023
Last Updated August 2, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Africa Regional Democracy Fund - Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project", offered by U.S. Mission to Eswatini. It is associated with CFDA program 19.225. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Eswatini of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out the Eswatini Democracy and...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 15, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $20,000 -- $40,000. Total estimated funding: $40,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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