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Supporting Public Interest Journalism in Rwanda’s Digital Space

Agency: U.S. Mission to Rwanda

Assistance Listings
  • 19.225 -- Africa Regional Democracy Fund

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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U.S. Embassy Kigali and the U.S. Department of State announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to promote financially sustainable investigative journalism in Rwanda. It will promote government accountability, responsible journalism, and greater freedom of expression in Rwanda. 


Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the ARDF program before September 30, 2024. 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 Rwandan local registered community-based organizations, 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

Sona Karia Grantor

Email

KigaliASGP@state.gov

KigaliASGP@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
06.14.24_ARDF_NOFO_FY24_FINAL.docx
Full Announcement - Full ARDF 2024 RWANDA
Jun 25, 2024 12:43 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: September 29, 2024

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

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Expected awards

$300,000

Award Minimum

$300,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DOS-RWANDA-PE-2024-02

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Other

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Elections and Political Processes ; Human Rights Systems, Policies and Protection.

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Elections and Political Processes; Human Rights Systems, Policies and Protection

History

Version:

4

Posted date:

June 25, 2024

Archive date:

September 29, 2024

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