# Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/bh200-24-gr-200-wha-strengthening-government-through-civil-society-engagement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351321

> 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 5 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | BH200-24-GR-200-WHA |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Belize |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| 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 promote democratic institutions, accountability, and good governance in Belize with up to $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) for a project period between 18-24 months. The anticipated start date for this activity is June 1, 2024. Subject to the availability of funds, Embassy Belmopan intends to issue approximately three to five awards in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Each award will be for an amount between $150,000 and up to $250,000 for each NOFO. Applications are due on February 15, 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, including subnational governments such as municipalities, to (1) create safe streets for the citizens of the region, (2) disrupt the movement of criminals and contraband to, within, and between the nations of Central America, (3) support the development of strong, capable, and accountable Central American governments, (4) re-establish effective state presence, services and security in communities at risk, (5) foster enhanced levels of coordination and cooperation between the nations of the region, other international partners, and donors to combat regional security threats, or (6) a combination of these activities. Specific objectives and indicators should be included in the proposals that allow the organization to measure and demonstrate progress. 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 BH200-24-GR-200-WHA still open?

No. It closed on February 15, 2024.

### 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 February 15, 2024. 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 5 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.