Africa Regional Democracy Fund
This program supports democratic processes and promotes strong democratic norms including the advancement of civil and political rights, freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, and access to information, and support the fair and impartial establishment and implementation of policies and laws. The program promotes politically engaged and informed citizenries, active civil society organizations, organized labor, independent and open media, and representative political parties, and supports the implementation of participatory political processes by state institutions, including at the sub-national level.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
19.225 Federal Agency/Office
Department of State Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable. Authorization
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities and eligibility requirements. Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable. Credentials/Documentation
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities and eligibility requirements. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Award Procedure
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities for information about procedures for individual opportunities. Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days. Appeals
Not applicable. Renewals
Not applicable. How are proposals selected?
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities for selection criteria How may assistance be used?
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Quarterly progress reports Auditing
See 2 CFR 600 Records
Not applicable. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to five years Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified. Headquarters Office
Emily Hardman2201 C St NW
Washington, DC 20520 USA
hardmanej@state.gov
Phone: (202) 213-6671
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-7210-3-7-002 Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$5,950,000.00; FY 23 est $26,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$5,840,000.00; FY 19$4,270,000.00; FY 20 est $8,290,000.00; - Range and Average of Financial Assistance
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities or www.USASpending.gov for previous award information. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable. Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2020 ARDF funded capacity building interventions and civic and voters’ education for women and people with disabilities, with a view to ensuring their effective participation in Central African Republic’s electoral process of 2020-2022 The project also aims at supporting civil society organizations in advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the electoral process.
