Africa Regional Democracy Fund
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
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
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities and eligibility requirements.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities for information about procedures for individual opportunities.
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
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities.
Required Documentation
See www.grants.gov for individual notice of funding opportunities and eligibility requirements.
Reporting & Compliance
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