Closed · LOME-ARDF-FY2023-0001 · CFDA 19.225 · Discretionary

Africa Regional Democracy Fund

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

$50K-$250K
Award range
Closed
Status
August 28, 2024
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

Africa Regional Democracy Fund is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Togo that offered $50,000 -- $250,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$250K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
19.225
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Africa Regional Democracy Fund - is cataloged under number LOME-ARDF-FY2023-0001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.225, posted by U.S. Mission to Togo. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 29, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $250,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $50,000. 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 August 28, 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

$50,000 -- $250,000

Close Date

August 28, 2024

Posted

July 29, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

The U.S. Embassy Lome through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote inclusive civic engagement and bolster strong and independent democratic institutions. This program seeks to support broader inclusion, better transparency, increase accountability, empower vulnerable groups, and develop stronger institutions. Successful applicants mustpropose creative, ambitious solutions to improve Togo’s democracy. Proposals must focus on at least one of the following objectives. It is not necessary for a proposal to seek to address all of the below objectives. Objective One: The policies, programs, and leadership of newly formed local councils are inclusive of marginalized groups. Objective Two: Tools illuminating government records and financial information are widely available, easily usable, free of cost, and widely known so that citizens understand how Togo’s national and local governments raise and distribute public resources.Objective Three: Political misinformation and disinformation has been investigated and countered, and a cadre of investigators are empowered to continue promoting truth. Objective Four: Youth, women, and/or other marginalized groups lead civic organizing and political coalition building and train others in the same.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 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

U.S. Embassy Lome

Key Dates

Posted July 29, 2024
Close Date August 28, 2024
Archive Date September 27, 2024
Last Updated July 29, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Africa Regional Democracy Fund", offered by U.S. Mission to Togo. It is associated with CFDA program 19.225. The U.S. Embassy Lome through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote inclusive civic ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on August 28, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $250,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
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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