ARDF-Democracy, Human Rights and Governance Program, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde

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’ 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.