# Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/bh200-23-gr-200-wha-strengthening-government-through-civil-society-engagement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346718

> U.S. Mission to Belize offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 11, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | BH200-23-GR-200-WHA |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Belize |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 11, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.750 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs); Belizean NGOs are strongly encouraged to apply

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen democratic governance through civil society engagement. The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan intends to issue awards in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in FY 2022 Economic Support Funds (ESF), pending availability of funding. The anticipated start date for successful proposals is September 29, 2023. U.S. Embassy Belmopan anticipates funding four to six awards between the amount of $150,000 and $250,000 each for this NOFO. Applications are due on May 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time (Washington, D.C). The NOFO and submitted proposals should focus on Pillar II of the Root Causes Strategy (RCS): Combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law. Proposals should be oriented towards activities by civil society organizations working in partnership with governments to (1) promote transparency and anti-corruption, or (2) enhance public service delivery particularly to vulnerable and/or marginalized communities or (3) support access to justice. Proposals should facilitate citizens’ ability to hold the government accountable for its responsibilities and advocate for change and/or improve government transparency across all levels. Specific objectives and indicators should be included in the proposals that allow the organization to measure and demonstrate progress. Proposals may also support Pillars III - Promoting respect for human rights, labor rights, and a free press, and Pillar IV – Countering and preventing violence, extortion, and other crimes perpetrated by criminal gangs, trafficking networks, and other organized criminal organizations. Funding awarded under this NOFO cannot be used for law enforcement, to train members of law enforcement, or to provide social services. U.S. Embassy Belmopan invites qualified U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based NGOs, U.S. and overseas-based public and private institutions of higher education, and public international organizations (PIOs) to apply. U.S. Embassy Belmopan reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for each award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

## Questions people ask

### Is BH200-23-GR-200-WHA still open?

No. It closed on May 11, 2023.

### Who can apply for Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement?

U.S. Mission to Belize accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement?

Closed May 11, 2023. 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 $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, Pan American Development Foundation, Inc., Wildlife Habitat Council, Inc. The program made 68 awards worth $63.6 million in that time.