7200AA21RFA00022: Democratic Elections and Political Process (DEPP) LWA
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Agency for International Development notices from 2021.
Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $35.0 million (at least $1,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $35.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 11, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$35.0 million
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$35.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 11, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 11, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $35.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Democratic Elections and Political Processes (DEPP) LWA will primarily support USAID’s goals and objectives under the “Governing Justly and Democratically” area of the Foreign Assistance Framework, and, more specifically, the “Political Competition and Consensus Building” program element in the framework. The resulting Leader with Associate Award will also aim to support the sustainable development in partner countries through the development of inclusive and democratic political processes that lead to responsive and effective governance.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 7200AA21RFA00022 still open?
No. It closed on July 12, 2021.
Who can apply for Democratic Elections and Political Process (DEPP) LWA?
Agency for International Development accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Democratic Elections and Political Process (DEPP) LWA?
Closed July 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $35.0 million each. About $35.0 million in total for one award.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.
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