# Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/72063622rfa00001-civic-engagement-in-local-governance-for-accountability/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/340507

> Guinea USAID-Conakry offered grants of up to $3.5 million (at least $3.5 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $3.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 27, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 72063622RFA00001 |
| Agency | Guinea USAID-Conakry |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 27, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $3.5 million |
| Award floor | $3.5 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $3.5 million |
| Cost sharing | 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 entitled the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone”. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. USAID intends to make an award to the applicant who best meets the objectives of this funding opportunity based on the merit review criteria described in this 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. The overarching activity purpose is to foster the social contract between local governments and citizens in Sierra Leone through scaling up successful initiatives that support local governments and relevant national government institutions, civil society, and citizenry to 1) increase citizens’ participation in local government and political processes, and 2) bolster the provision of critical services by local governance institutions through processes that are transparent and accountable to citizens.

## Questions people ask

### Is 72063622RFA00001 still open?

No. It closed on June 27, 2022.

### Who can apply for Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone?

Guinea USAID-Conakry accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone?

Closed June 27, 2022. 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 $3.5 million each. About $3.5 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.