Opportunity Information: Apply for STP ARDF FY23 01
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders - Promoting Democratic Values and Inclusion is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome e Principe (based in Luanda). The program is designed to support a single project in Sao Tome e Principe (STP) that strengthens democratic culture by engaging the country s large youth population and encouraging them to take a more active role in their communities. The core idea is to help young people become constructive civic actors and future leaders by modeling democratic ideals in practical, visible ways that build mutual respect, community responsibility, and positive social change.
A major focus of the grant is skills and values training that local leaders have identified as a gap, particularly training on democratic principles and civic values for the next generation. The proposed project is expected to use interactive, youth-friendly approaches such as dialogues, sports-based programming, and civic activities to make concepts like respect for others, the importance of education, and fundamental democratic norms feel real and relevant rather than abstract. In practice, that means creating spaces where young people can practice listening, teamwork, peaceful problem solving, and community engagement, while also learning how democratic participation works and why it matters.
The opportunity also places strong emphasis on women s inclusion in political and civic life, with the goal of improving gender balance in future leadership. It specifically references STP s Political Parity Law passed in July 2022, which sets a minimum target of 40 percent representation for women in elected bodies and cabinet positions. Despite the law, the 2022 legislative elections did not result in women reaching that threshold, signaling a need for broader public education, advocacy, and sustained support for women candidates and leaders. As a result, the grant calls for working directly with women leaders in government and civil society to develop advocacy initiatives and an outreach and education campaign that encourages greater participation by women in democratic processes and leadership roles.
The embassy signals that proposed activities should complement and build on prior or ongoing efforts by international organizations and NGOs, while ideally addressing challenges that existing projects are not covering. In other words, applicants are expected to understand what is already being done in STP on youth civic engagement and women s political participation, then propose a program that fills remaining gaps, adds practical value, and avoids duplication.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number STP ARDF FY23 01) under CFDA 19.225, categorized under community development. The total funding available is up to 130,000 dollars, with one award anticipated. The opportunity was posted June 29, 2023, with an original application deadline of August 28, 2023. Eligible applicants are listed as Others, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.Apply for STP ARDF FY23 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Angola in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders - Promoting Democratic Values and Inclusion" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.225.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 2023. (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 $130,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders - Promoting Democratic Values and Inclusion.
Which U.S. government entity is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome e Principe (based in Luanda).
Where will the funded project take place?
The program is designed to support a single project in Sao Tome e Principe (STP).
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
One award is anticipated.
How much funding is available?
Total funding available is up to $130,000.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to strengthen democratic culture in STP by engaging the country s large youth population and encouraging youth to take a more active role in their communities, helping them become constructive civic actors and future leaders by modeling democratic ideals in practical and visible ways.
Who is the primary target audience?
The core focus is on young people in STP, especially engaging youth in ways that encourage community responsibility, mutual respect, and positive social change.
What types of activities are encouraged for youth engagement?
The opportunity expects interactive, youth-friendly approaches such as dialogues, sports-based programming, and civic activities designed to make democratic principles feel real and relevant.
What skills and values does the project aim to build among youth?
Activities are expected to help young people practice and learn things like listening, teamwork, peaceful problem solving, and community engagement, alongside training on democratic principles and civic values.
Why does the opportunity emphasize training on democratic principles and civic values?
The grant notes that local leaders have identified a gap in skills and values training, particularly training on democratic principles and civic values for the next generation.
Does the grant include a focus on women s participation and inclusion?
Yes. The opportunity places strong emphasis on women s inclusion in political and civic life, with the stated goal of improving gender balance in future leadership.
What law is referenced related to women s political participation?
The opportunity specifically references STP s Political Parity Law passed in July 2022, which sets a minimum target of 40 percent representation for women in elected bodies and cabinet positions.
Why is additional work on women s representation needed if a parity law exists?
Despite the Political Parity Law, the 2022 legislative elections did not result in women reaching the 40 percent threshold. The opportunity presents this as a sign that broader public education, advocacy, and sustained support are needed for women candidates and leaders.
What kinds of activities are expected to support women s inclusion?
The grant calls for working directly with women leaders in government and civil society to develop advocacy initiatives and an outreach and education campaign that encourages greater participation by women in democratic processes and leadership roles.
How should proposed projects relate to existing programs in STP?
Proposed activities should complement and build on prior or ongoing efforts by international organizations and NGOs, and ideally address challenges that existing projects are not covering, adding practical value and avoiding duplication.
Does the opportunity specify a required approach to avoid duplicating other efforts?
It indicates applicants are expected to understand what is already being done in STP on youth civic engagement and women s political participation, then propose a program that fills remaining gaps and avoids duplication.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is STP ARDF FY23 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.225.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under community development.
What type of grant is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 29, 2023.
What is the application deadline?
The original application deadline was August 28, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as Others, with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
Is this grant intended to fund multiple projects across different locations?
No. The description indicates the program is designed to support a single project in STP, and one award is anticipated.
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