Opportunity ID: 348943
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-MOG-ARDF-FY23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Mogadishu announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that increases the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) or 501(c) (6) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Somalia |
| Description: |
Projects should increase the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life. The proposed project builds upon the successes and lessons learned from our ongoing John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase I), funded through the FY 2020 ESF (ARDF.)
Projects under Phase II of the John Lewis Minority Fellows Program should boost the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life through two mutually reinforcing objectives:
· Objective 1: Cultivate and deepen professional skillset of marginalized and minority fellows, through the recruitment of two cohorts of eight fellows each to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of South West State (SWS,) as well as international and local NGOs.
· Objective 2: Expand political inclusion in Somalia through the provision of professional development experiences for young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities seeking careers in government, NGOs, and the private sector through work experiences in the aforementioned institutions and capacity building experiences provided via the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia ARDF Somalia-ARDF@state.gov
Email:Somalia-ARDF@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline EXTENDED: 9:00 AM EAT, Mogadishu, Somalia on 14 August 2023 / 02:00 AM Washington, DC on 14 August 2023 See UPDATED NOFO with EXTENSION DEADLINE. |
Aug 07, 2023 | |
| Jun 27, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-MOG-ARDF-FY23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Mogadishu announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that increases the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) or 501(c) (6) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Somalia |
| Description: |
Projects should increase the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life. The proposed project builds upon the successes and lessons learned from our ongoing John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase I), funded through the FY 2020 ESF (ARDF.)
Projects under Phase II of the John Lewis Minority Fellows Program should boost the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life through two mutually reinforcing objectives:
· Objective 1: Cultivate and deepen professional skillset of marginalized and minority fellows, through the recruitment of two cohorts of eight fellows each to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of South West State (SWS,) as well as international and local NGOs.
· Objective 2: Expand political inclusion in Somalia through the provision of professional development experiences for young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities seeking careers in government, NGOs, and the private sector through work experiences in the aforementioned institutions and capacity building experiences provided via the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia ARDF Somalia-ARDF@state.gov
Email:Somalia-ARDF@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-MOG-ARDF-FY23-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase II) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Mogadishu announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that increases the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) or 501(c) (6) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; Foreign Public Organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Somalia |
| Description: |
Projects should increase the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life. The proposed project builds upon the successes and lessons learned from our ongoing John Lewis Minority Fellows Program (Phase I), funded through the FY 2020 ESF (ARDF.)
Projects under Phase II of the John Lewis Minority Fellows Program should boost the participation of marginalized and minority communities in public life through two mutually reinforcing objectives:
· Objective 1: Cultivate and deepen professional skillset of marginalized and minority fellows, through the recruitment of two cohorts of eight fellows each to serve in the Federal Parliament of Somalia and/or executive bodies, line ministries, and the assembly of South West State (SWS,) as well as international and local NGOs.
· Objective 2: Expand political inclusion in Somalia through the provision of professional development experiences for young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities seeking careers in government, NGOs, and the private sector through work experiences in the aforementioned institutions and capacity building experiences provided via the project. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia ARDF Somalia-ARDF@state.gov
Email:Somalia-ARDF@state.gov |
Related Documents
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| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia ARDF Somalia-ARDF@state.gov Email: Somalia-ARDF@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.225 | PKG00282325 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | View |
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