Africa Regional Democracy Fund

Africa Regional Democracy Fund (ARDF)
CFDA 19.225 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$7.6M FY2024
$7.6M
FY24

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 19.225 (USAspending.gov).

  • Unicef $5,740,000
  • Institute For Security Studies $3,250,000
  • International Labor Organization 2 awards $800,000
  • Ilende Y Partners Sl. $608,100
  • Futurist Africa Lab $500,000
  • Legal Resources Foundation (Lrf) $400,000
  • Zimbabwe Peace Project $400,000
  • Masc Foundation $400,000
  • Minority Rights Group $400,000

Program Objective

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.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Foreign Nonprofit Organization
  • Foreign Not-for-Profit Organization
  • Foreign For-Profit Organization
  • International Organization
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

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How to Apply

Award Procedure

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Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance

Description

This program supports bilateral, mission-led programs to strengthen legislative functions and processes, particularly oversight capacity; institute key anti-corruption reforms; advance important consensus-building processes, such as peaceful dialogue among opposing political factions; build government and civil society capacity and civic education in support of electoral processes; and increase awareness of and advocacy regarding human rights, including freedom of expression and association.

Mission Categories

Primary: Legal Services - Other

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

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Required Documentation

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Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Determined at Time of Award
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Emily Hardman
(202) 213-6671
2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20520
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-06. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:29:24.