OpportunityTitle: ARDF-Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Program, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde
CategoryExplanation: Civic Education, Citizen Participation, and Public Accountability  ; Human Rights systems, Policies and Protection
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The Africa Regional Democracy Fund -Democracy, Human Rights and Governance 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 to apply for this funding.
Description: The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde-Cameroon, Political and Economic Section is seeking proposals for projects that will advance protection of international human rights by supporting governmental and nongovernmental organizations&#8217; efforts to protect, promote, and enforce democracy and human rights. 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 dialog for economic development priorities. Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the ARDF program before September 30, 2019; Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Application package can be requested by E-mail at: grantsyaounde@state.gov
GrantorContactText: If you have difficulty accessing the full information in the link or downloading the application form and guideline, please contact:  &lt;br/&gt;U.S. Embassy Yaounde, Development Team &lt;br/&gt;Tel: 222-201-500 Ext: 4544 or 4171 &lt;br/&gt; E-mail: grantsyaounde@state.gov