RFI-636-21-CELGA-03: Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone
Closed
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 Guinea USAID-Conakry notices from 2021.
Guinea USAID-Conakry offered grants to any type of organization. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 17, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeOther
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72063622RFA00001 | May 18, 2022 | Closed June 27, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 13, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (54% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Guinea & Sierra Leone, hereby issues a Request for Information (RFI) in regard to the Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone. The RFI intends to: ● Allow stakeholders and interested organizations to provide information and suggestions on the upcoming activity; and ● Explore innovative approaches to better partner with international and local actors to respond to the host country’s needs and meet the USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone’s development objectives. This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information, research, and planning purposes. It does not constitute a Request For Proposal/Application, an invitation for bids, or solicitation. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation. Furthermore, USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone is not at this time seeking proposals or applications and will not accept unsolicited proposals or applications. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on https://www.grants.gov or https://beta.sam.gov in the coming months. It should be noted that responding to this RFI will not give any advantage to any organizations in any subsequent procurement. Propriety information should not be sent.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas (98.001) awarded $37 billion across 4,233 grant awards, an average of $8.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | District of Columbia | 489 | $6.9 billion |
| Family Health International | North Carolina | 91 | $2.1 billion |
| Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Maryland | 128 | $1.2 billion |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 100 | $814 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 33 | $756 million |
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 RFI-636-21-CELGA-03 still open?
No. It closed on July 12, 2021.
Who can apply for Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone?
Guinea USAID-Conakry accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone?
Closed July 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Family Health International, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The program made 4,233 awards worth $37 billion in that time.
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