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72063622RFA00001: Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone

Closed Closed June 27, 2022 Opportunity 72063622RFA00001 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$3.5 million
• Award floor$3.5 million
• Total funding$3.5 million
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingRequired
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

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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"

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas awards averaged $8.7 million; this notice allows up to $3.5 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 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.

Category: Other.

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