Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia

Agency: U.S. Mission to Gambia

19.225 -- Africa Regional Democracy Fund

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Subject to the availability of funding, a grant of up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars in FY 2023 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that will build the capacity of CSOs which will enable them to effectively engage the government and hold them accountable, help fight corruption and educate the public on key social and human rights issues.

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Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on GRANTS.gov

https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-mandatory-family and/or U.S. Embassy Banjul’s website https://gm.usembassy.gov/grant-opportunities/ under the announcement title “Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations to Promote Accountable Governance in The Gambia” funding opportunity number “BJL-ARDF-FY23.” 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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

• U.S.-based not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations 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.

Grantor contact information

Description

U.S. Embassy Banjul Political and Economic Section’s email: PolEconBanjul@state.gov.

Email

U.S. Embassy Banjul Political and Economic Section’s email

PolEconBanjul@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
SOW_ARDF_Banjul.docx	Scope of Work	Jun 11, 2024 10:21 PM UTC
2024_ARDFO_NOFO_June_10.docx	NOFO	Jun 11, 2024 10:21 PM UTC
BUDGET_NARRATIVE_TEMPLATE.docx	Budget Narrative	Jun 11, 2024 10:24 PM UTC
NOFO_APPLICATION_PACKAGE_CHECKLIST_-_OVERSEAS.docx	NOFO Application Checklist	Jun 11, 2024 10:22 PM UTC
Budget_Guidance_and_Template_for_New_Awards.xlsx	Budget Template	Jun 11, 2024 10:23 PM UTC
PERFORMANCE_MONITORING_AND_EVALUATION_NARRATIVE_AND_PLAN_PMENP_TEMPLATE_Overseas.docx	Performance Monitoring Evaluation Template	Jun 11, 2024 10:24 PM UTC
Timeline_Template.docx	Timeline Template	Jun 11, 2024 10:25 PM UTC

Link to additional information

U.S. Embassy Banjul’s website

Archived: August 11, 2024

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$500,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$500,000

Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

BJL-ARDF-FY23

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Civil Society

History

Version:

Posted date:

June 11, 2024

Archive date:

August 11, 2024