The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, is offering this grant to organizations to coordinate key events for its Woman of Courage Ceremony. This initiative forms a central part of a month-long celebration dedicated to Women’s History and promoting Women’s rights. This grant is specifically for the purpose of managing the entire award process. Responsibilities will include facilitating a thorough nomination period, overseeing the rigorous selection of a deserving winning candidate, and orchestrating comprehensive publicity efforts to amplify the winner’s recognition. The culmination of this effort will be an exclusive, invitation-only awards ceremony designed to attract significant media coverage. Organizations with relevant experience are encouraged to submit proposals for this open competition.
Opportunity ID: 137093
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFPD-12-AW-001-AF-010912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coordinating Events for DRC Woman of Courage Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applications from non-governmental organizations or private businesses with presences in Kinshasa. These organizations must demonstrate a track record of accomplishments, and of well-run events in Kinshasa. All applicants must represent organizations with a DUNS number, or must be in the process of applying for one.
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applicants to provide cost-sharing from additional sources in support of this project. The Public Affairs Section also encourages projects that use highly skilled volunteers as an element of cost-sharing. Applications should explain clearly other likely sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used. Such cost-sharing aspects will weigh in favor of applicants for these grants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo announces an open competition for organizations to coordinate events surrounding its Woman of Courage Ceremony, as part of its month-long celebration of Womens History and Womens rights. This initiative will consist of a nomination period, selection of a winning candidate, the organization of publicity efforts surrounding the winner, and an invitation-only awards ceremony with significant media coverage. Please follow all instructions in the attached announcement carefully. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Austin Richardson
Public Diplomacy Officer Phone 00243817152404 Email:RichardsonAR@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 137093 Full Announcement-1 -> femmes de courage rfp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Austin Richardson Public Diplomacy Officer Phone 00243817152404 Email: RichardsonAR@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00090950 | Jan 31, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
137093 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
137093 Budget-1.1.pdf
137093 Project-1.1.pdf
137093 SF424A-1.0.pdf
137093 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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