# Increasing Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Gabon's Democratic and Educational Systems

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/libreville-ardf01-2024-increasing-participation-of-persons-with-disabilities-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355011

> U.S. Mission to Gabon offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on August 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LIBREVILLE-ARDF01-2024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Gabon |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy LIBREVILLE of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support the persons with disabilities in Gabon to participate in the 2025 presidential elections and participate actively in educational settings. Disability rights is a nascent aspect of Gabonese civil society; this project will encourage inclusivity in Gabonese society, improve the participation of marginalized communities in the electoral process, and promote open dialogue between governmental actors and persons with disabilities. Currently, there is very limited public funding for accessibility projects and public advocacy for the rights of persons with disabilities. Limited opportunities exist for persons with disabilities in Gabon. Most struggle to access basic education or gainful employment due to discrimination, lack of access, or lack of targeted outreach. Project activities aim to increase participation of persons with disabilities in the next national elections (expected August 2025), as well as create a cohort of Gabonese able to carry on this work in the future. Proposed project activities will include training on advocacy best practices, coordinating meetings with government officials to propose building code changes and equal access laws, advocating for changes to pensions for persons with disabilities, and developing language requiring government buildings to be accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Other projects will focus on training educators, legislators, and government officials on inclusive habits in classroom, business, and government environments. Participants and Audiences: Persons with disabilities, including women, youth, LGBTQI+ persons, and other intersecting identities. Educators, legislators, human rights advocates, and other members of civil society.

## Questions people ask

### Is LIBREVILLE-ARDF01-2024 still open?

No. It closed on August 1, 2024.

### Who can apply for Increasing Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Gabon's Democratic and Educational Systems?

U.S. Mission to Gabon accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Increasing Participation of Persons with Disabilities in Gabon's Democratic and Educational Systems?

Closed August 1, 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 $100,000 each. About $300,000 in total across about 3 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.