Closed · DFOP0014022 · CFDA 19.108 · Discretionary

Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Counterterrorism, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2.6M-$2.6M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 22, 2024
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Counterterrorism that offered $2,595,000 -- $2,595,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$2.6M-$2.6M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.108
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund - is cataloged under number DFOP0014022 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.108, posted by Bureau of Counterterrorism. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 3, 2024 and last updated on July 18, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,595,000 -- $2,595,000. The agency has projected $2.6 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $2.6 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.6 million. 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 July 22, 2024. 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

$2,595,000 -- $2,595,000

Close Date

July 22, 2024

Posted

May 3, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$2,595,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund (the Fund), established in 2019 to support civil society in strengthening governance transparency and accountability in South Asia. The Fund has provided sub-grants and capacity building support to a cohort of 93 civil society organizations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka focused broadly on the following priority areas: 1. Increasing public sector accountability and transparency, especially in infrastructure procurement and public sector spending; 2. Strengthening democratic institutions and practices, including countering disinformation; 3. Supporting emerging areas of concern, such as environmental governance; 4. Promoting civic participation in such efforts.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 13. 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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Anisha Choubey

Key Dates

Posted May 3, 2024
Close Date July 22, 2024
Last Updated July 18, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Civil Society and Governance in South Asia Fund", offered by Bureau of Counterterrorism. It is associated with CFDA program 19.108. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for Fund Manager for the Strengthen...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 22, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,595,000 -- $2,595,000. Total estimated funding: $2,595,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
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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