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BJL-ARDF-FY21-22: Enhancing Comprehensive Governance Across The Gambia

Closed Closed September 6, 2022 Opportunity BJL-ARDF-FY21-22

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 U.S. Mission to Gambia notices from 2022.

U.S. Mission to Gambia offered grants of up to $310,000 (at least $310,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $310,000 in total. Applications closed on September 6, 2022.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 26, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedJuly 26, 2022
DeadlineSeptember 6, 2022
Archived by Grants.govOctober 6, 2022

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education.

Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on the U.S. Embassy Banjul’s website https://gm.usembassy.gov/education/ under the announcement title “Enhancing Comprehensive Governance Across The Gambia” funding opportunity number “BJL-ARDF-FY21-22.” Please contact the U.S. Embassy Banjul’s point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions. Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM GMT, Banjul on 6 SEPTEMBER 2022 to the U.S. Embassy Banjul Political and Economic Sections’ email at PolEconBanjul@state.gov under the announcement title “Enhancing Comprehensive Governance Across The Gambia” funding opportunity number “BJL-ARDF-FY21-22.” Late applications are neither reviewed nor considered. Applicants should not expect a notification from U.S. Embassy Banjul confirming receipt of their application. Applications must be made electronically via email to the U.S. Embassy Banjul Political and Economic Sections PolEconBanjul@state.gov Faxed or couriered documents will not be accepted. Reasonable accommodations may, in appropriate circumstances, be provided to applicants with disabilities or for security reasons. Applicants must follow all formatting instructions in the applicable NOFO and these instructions. U.S. Embassy Banjul encourages organizations to submit applications during normal business hours (Monday – Thursday, 9:00AM-5:00PM GMT. If an applicant experiences technical difficulties, the applicant may contact the U.S. Embassy Banjul point of contact listed in the NOFO in Section G. For a list of Federal holidays visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/Federal-holidays/ For technical submission questions related to this NOFO, please contact: PolEconBanjul@state.gov

Category: Other.

Who has won Africa Regional Democracy Fund grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Africa Regional Democracy Fund (19.225) awarded $29.3 million across 156 grant awards, an average of $187,976 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees77$6.0 million
UnicefNew York1$5.7 million
Institute for Security Studies1$3.3 million
International Republican InstituteDistrict of Columbia5$1.1 million
Center for International Private Enterprise, Inc.District of Columbia2$860,000

Top states: New York ($6.3 million), District of Columbia ($4.1 million), Georgia ($225,000), Texas ($225,000).

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 BJL-ARDF-FY21-22 still open?

No. It closed on September 6, 2022.

Who can apply for Enhancing Comprehensive Governance Across The Gambia?

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

What is the deadline for Enhancing Comprehensive Governance Across The Gambia?

Closed September 6, 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 $310,000 each. About $310,000 in total for one award.

Who has won Africa Regional Democracy Fund grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Unicef, Institute for Security Studies. The program made 156 awards worth $29.3 million in that time.

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