Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0006595
The DRL AGOA Civil Society Network Support opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0006595) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) grant competition aimed at strengthening and organizing African civil society engagement in the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum. AGOA, authorized through 2025, requires an annual United States-Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum where governments and stakeholders discuss trade, investment, and how AGOA is being implemented. DRL is looking to ensure that civil society organizations are not only present at these discussions, but also prepared, coordinated, and influential in shaping recommendations tied to AGOA eligibility and responsible economic governance.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Department of State expects to have substantial involvement during implementation rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. DRL anticipates making one award, with a funding ceiling of $950,000. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.345 and categorized as discretionary funding. While the eligibility field is labeled broadly as "Others" (with additional clarification normally provided in the full notice), the overall intent is to identify an organization capable of leading and supporting a cross-country civil society network connected to AGOA processes.
At the center of the proposed project is the leadership and development of a transparent and comprehensive AGOA civil society network that can operate in conjunction with the annual AGOA Forum and remain active throughout the year. The network is expected to help civil society stakeholders generate observations and recommendations about country compliance with AGOA eligibility criteria. These criteria include governance and democracy-related benchmarks such as establishing or making progress toward political pluralism and the rule of law, implementing systems to combat corruption and bribery, and protecting internationally recognized worker rights. In addition to monitoring whether countries meet these standards, the project is also meant to support civil society engagement on whether countries are effectively using AGOA benefits in ways that encourage strong, inclusive economic growth.
A major emphasis is the human rights dimension of AGOA eligibility and ongoing participation. DRL wants programs that enable local civil society to provide credible input on whether countries are avoiding gross violations of human rights and whether they are cooperating with international efforts to eliminate human rights abuses. In practice, this means the network should be able to gather and elevate local perspectives, document concerns, and communicate them in ways that are relevant to AGOA deliberations and policy decisions.
The notice highlights several example activities that applicants could propose. These include outreach to human rights and labor rights civil society organizations in AGOA-eligible countries; providing support and mentoring to strengthen their ability to engage on trade-linked governance, labor, and human rights issues; helping local organizations identify priority concerns and monitor key indicators related to eligibility; and offering practical support so civil society actors can strategize, prepare for, and attend the AGOA Forum. Just as importantly, the work is expected to continue after the Forum by tracking outcomes and following up on recommendations throughout the year, so that civil society participation is sustained rather than limited to a single annual event.
The opportunity was created on March 6, 2020, with an original application deadline of April 22, 2020. Overall, the grant is designed to make civil society participation in AGOA more organized, evidence-based, and impactful, while reinforcing the link between trade benefits and commitments to democratic governance, anti-corruption measures, worker protections, and respect for human rights across sub-Saharan Africa.Apply for SFOP0006595
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL AGOA Civil Society Network Support" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 06, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $950,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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