7200AA21RFA00024: Supporting Local Civil Society and Human Rights in Cuba
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 $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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 20, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 30, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 29, 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 $1.0 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
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.
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 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.
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