72061321RFA00005: Citizen Engagement for Accountability Activity (CEAP)
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 Zimbabwe USAID-Harare notices from 2021.
Zimbabwe USAID-Harare offered grants of up to $19.0 million (at least $19.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $19.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 28, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 10, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$19.0 million
- Award floor$19.0 million
- Total funding$19.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 10, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 28, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 28, 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 $19.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The activity aims to strengthen a culture of political and civic engagement in Zimbabwe by promoting greater and more effective citizen participation in governance processes at multiple levels with an eye to improved, citizen-driven development. This envisioned activity will work with and through local organizations’ initiatives and seek unique methods and innovative pathways and partnerships to achieve this purpose. The objectives of this activity are to: 1. Activate citizen agency for accountability; 2. Strengthen women’s leadership and inclusion; and 3. Increase youth empowerment and positive engagement. The activity will promote and support holistic ways to increase citizens’ ability to influence policy and political preferences and build stronger networks for collaboration and solidarity on issues that affect them. Activity implementation strategies and approaches are expected to be flexible and innovative to respond to challenges and dynamics in Zimbabwe as they evolve.
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 72061321RFA00005 still open?
No. It closed on April 28, 2021.
Who can apply for Citizen Engagement for Accountability Activity (CEAP)?
Zimbabwe USAID-Harare accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Citizen Engagement for Accountability Activity (CEAP)?
Closed April 28, 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 $19.0 million each. About $19.0 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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