ARDF-Africa Regional Democracy Fund, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde

Agency: U.S. Mission to Cameroon

19.225 -- Africa Regional Democracy Fund

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde-Cameroon, Political and Economic Section is seeking proposals for projects that will advance human rights and fundamental freedoms by supporting local organizations’ efforts to promote human rights systems, policies, and protection. In addition, it seeks projects that will advance citizen engagement to hold governments accountable, to participate in economic, political, governing, and other critical processes aimed at creating more peaceful, democratic, and pluralistic societies; promote citizen engagement in local decision-making processes, such as through participatory budgeting processes and public-private dialogue for economic development priorities.

Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the ARDF program before September 30, 2021. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The Africa Regional Democracy Fund program is limited to Cameroonian local registered CBOs, associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least 2 years of experience working in the areas of Democracy, Governance and Human Rights. Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible for this funding.

Grantor contact information

Description

Lucresse R Ngum Grantor Phone 237 222201500 Ext 4171 of 4075

Email

Application package can be requested by E-mail at: grantsyaounde@state.gov

ngumlr@state.gov

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://cm.usembassy.gov/education-culture/small-grants-program/

Archived: August 2, 2021

Application process

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Award

$400,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$12,500

Award Minimum

$25,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

AFYDE-ARDF-GR-POLECON-2021

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Civic Education, Citizen Participation, and Public Accountability ; Human Rights Systems, Policies and Protection

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Civic Education, Citizen Participation, and Public Accountability; Human Rights Systems, Policies and Protection.

History

Version:

Posted date:

May 19, 2021

Archive date:

August 2, 2021