# Supporting Local Civil Society and Human Rights in Cuba

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/7200aa21rfa00024-supporting-local-civil-society-and-human-rights-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334516

> Agency for International Development offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $500,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 30, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 7200AA21RFA00024 |
| Agency | Agency for International Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 30, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 98.001 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the program Supporting Local Civil Society and Human Rights in Cuba. USAID proposes two objectives: (1) Advance the effectiveness of independent civil society groups to advocate for greater human rights and freedoms and (2) Develop broader coalitions to expand civil society’s impact. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant(s) that best meet the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) subject to a risk assessment. Eligible parties interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of program sought, application submission requirements and selection process. See "RELATED DOCUMENTS" tab for specific details.

## Questions people ask

### Is 7200AA21RFA00024 still open?

No. It closed on July 30, 2021.

### Who can apply for Supporting Local Civil Society and Human Rights in Cuba?

Agency for International Development accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Supporting Local Civil Society and Human Rights in Cuba?

Closed July 30, 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 $1.0 million each. About $2.0 million in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.