# Africa Regional Democracy Fund

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-cd-ardf-fy23-001-africa-regional-democracy-fund/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355392

> U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo offered grants of up to $225,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 11, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-CD-ARDF-FY23-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 11, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $225,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.225 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that promote accountable, transparent, and democratic governance and promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals. In this vein, selected projects will target youth and women interested in becoming political leaders in their communities and country. Projects will focus on education and empowerment, and will develop curricula, that cover civic engagement, peaceful participation in political processes, ethics in politics, community leadership and advocacy. Goals Projects should demonstrate systemic change and be designed to achieve the following objectives: · Objective 1: Inspire youth and women’s desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program. · Objective 2: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes. · Objective 3: Inspire youth and women’s desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program. · Objective 4: Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes. · Objective 5: Establish centers of learning and capacity-building for open dialogue among youth and women, civil society, governments, and the communities they serve. · Objective 6: Empower key reformers and actors to promote access to justice, strengthen checks on executive power, and incorporate citizen-responsive governance to reduce corruption and improve the delivery of public services. · Objective 7: Provide technical support and integrate program with or leverage existing programs, local resources, and/or the activities of other donors.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-CD-ARDF-FY23-001 still open?

No. It closed on August 11, 2024.

### Who can apply for Africa Regional Democracy Fund?

U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for Africa Regional Democracy Fund?

Closed August 11, 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 $225,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.