This grant, offered by the U.S. Embassy Kigali, is designed to support local, community-driven projects and initiatives in Rwanda that align with U.S. foreign policy objectives. The Ambassador’s Small Grants Program (ASG) typically funds efforts promoting democratic governance, human rights, education, cultural exchange, or sustainable development. Projects generally need clear objectives and a positive community impact. For comprehensive details on eligibility, thematic priorities, and application guidelines, applicants were directed to the official U.S. Embassy Kigali webpage. The application deadline for this specific opportunity was July 15, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 294261
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DOS-RWANDA-PE-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. EMBASSY KIGALI AMBASSADOR’S SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM (ASG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Embassy in Kigali is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards. The Ambassador’s Small Grants Program (ASG) provides one-time small grants to improve basic economic or social conditions at the local community by funding the expansion of an existing project or activity. The ASG Program is designed to support high-impact, quick-implementation activities which benefit a large number of people within one year without requiring further assistance. Projects that support livelihoods in Eastern Province, value-added agricultural production, and projects that promote marketable skills are preferred. Grants are intended for local cooperatives. Awards are subject to the availability of funding. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy encourages applications from all provinces, but priority will be given to cooperatives located in Eastern Province. All interested cooperatives must have an active registration with the Rwanda Cooperative Agency at the time of submitting the application. Direct funding for NGOs (international or local) is not available under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Rwanda |
| Description: | Applicants should refer to U.S. Embassy Kigali web page for additional information. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eugene Uwizeyimana
+250252596737 Economic Assistant Email:kigaliasgp@state.gov |
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