Strengthening Civil Society and Local Government Engagement in Comoros
Agency: U.S. Mission to Madagascar
- 19.700 -- General Department of State Assistance
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity of Comorian civil society groups to work together with the government, including local elected officials such as mayors, to improve accountability and transparency, increase citizen engagement with local elected leaders, strengthen human rights frameworks, and address areas of mutual concern. Activities will include support for civil society groups and local government on Ngazidja, Nzwani, and Mwali.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Political and Economic Section's email address for Comoros grants
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Archived: October 7, 2020
Award
$100,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$70,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20-STATE-23556
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity of Comorian civil society groups to work together with the government.
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo seeks projects that include, but are not limited to, the following activities: Create opportunities for dialogue between civil society and citizen groups, as well as between those civil society groups and government representatives, for example through establishment of town hall structures; Support for civil society organizations that includes organizational development, management, and other forms of capacity building, in addition to technical program support; Identify societal and legal issues of mutual concern between community and government representatives, including local government; Increase capacity of civil society groups to more effectively advocate to support the rights of vulnerable and marginalized groups; Provide opportunities for partnerships and linkages between local civil society organizations and relevant regional/international networks to exchange best practices and strategies for working on human rights issues. Support public awareness and broader community engagement of advocacy efforts and results of civic-government engagement.
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 7, 2020
Archive date:
October 7, 2020
