Opportunity ID: 328309
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-ARS-FY20-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AfrIdea: A Regional Idea-a-thon for Post-COVID Progress |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with experience in Mali, Togo, Guinea, and/or Senegal. • Accredited public and private non-profit educational institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Africa Regional Services |
| Description: |
The Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA), Africa Regional Services, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a regional Idea-a-thon in May 2021, which would be previewed by a series of online trainings. The Idea-a-thon should create digital solutions to 1) address economic, health, and education sector challenges and 2) promote women’s leadership in peace and security post COVID-19. These challenges include youth unemployment and the youth bulge, gender discrimination and inequality, intercommunal and terrorist violence, malnutrition, and illiteracy. The program will be conducted in French. Please carefully follow all the instructions below.
Priority Region: Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Togo,
Proposals should bring together young entrepreneurs, social activists, software/web app developers, coders, and others in STEM fields (in collaboration with the U.S. Embassies in Guinea, Mali, Togo, Senegal, and other partners) to develop solutions to the most pressing economic, health, and educational challenges. Other partners could include U.S. and foreign government departments/agencies in participating countries, local and regional nonprofit organizations, incubators, private sector companies, think tanks, activists and thought leaders, and U.S. Government exchange program alumni. Proposals should clearly spell out how they will advance U.S. values, policies, culture, or content.
The proposed idea-a-thon should take place May 17-21, 2021 in Conakry, Guinea. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFRICA REGIONAL SERVICES (ARS)
Grantor Phone 0033143127026 Email:arsspeaker@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| NA | Jul 28, 2020 | |
| NA | Jul 23, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-ARS-FY20-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AfrIdea: A Regional Idea-a-thon for Post-COVID Progress |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with experience in Mali, Togo, Guinea, and/or Senegal. • Accredited public and private non-profit educational institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Africa Regional Services |
| Description: |
The Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA), Africa Regional Services, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a regional Idea-a-thon in May 2021, which would be previewed by a series of online trainings. The Idea-a-thon should create digital solutions to 1) address economic, health, and education sector challenges and 2) promote women’s leadership in peace and security post COVID-19. These challenges include youth unemployment and the youth bulge, gender discrimination and inequality, intercommunal and terrorist violence, malnutrition, and illiteracy. The program will be conducted in French. Please carefully follow all the instructions below.
Priority Region: Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Togo,
Proposals should bring together young entrepreneurs, social activists, software/web app developers, coders, and others in STEM fields (in collaboration with the U.S. Embassies in Guinea, Mali, Togo, Senegal, and other partners) to develop solutions to the most pressing economic, health, and educational challenges. Other partners could include U.S. and foreign government departments/agencies in participating countries, local and regional nonprofit organizations, incubators, private sector companies, think tanks, activists and thought leaders, and U.S. Government exchange program alumni. Proposals should clearly spell out how they will advance U.S. values, policies, culture, or content.
The proposed idea-a-thon should take place May 17-21, 2021 in Conakry, Guinea. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFRICA REGIONAL SERVICES (ARS)
Grantor Phone 0033143127026 Email:arsspeaker@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-ARS-FY20-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | AfrIdea: A Regional Idea-a-thon for Post-COVID Progress |
| 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: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following organizations are eligible to apply:
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with experience in Mali, Togo, Guinea, and/or Senegal. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Africa Regional Services |
| Description: |
The Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA), Africa Regional Services, of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a regional Idea-a-thon in May 2021, which would be previewed by a series of online trainings. The Idea-a-thon should create digital solutions to 1) address economic, health, and education sector challenges and 2) promote women’s leadership in peace and security post COVID-19. These challenges include youth unemployment and the youth bulge, gender discrimination and inequality, intercommunal and terrorist violence, malnutrition, and illiteracy. The program will be conducted in French. Please carefully follow all the instructions below.
Priority Region: Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Togo,
Proposals should bring together young entrepreneurs, social activists, software/web app developers, coders, and others in STEM fields (in collaboration with the U.S. Embassies in Guinea, Mali, Togo, Senegal, and other partners) to develop solutions to the most pressing economic, health, and educational challenges. Other partners could include U.S. and foreign government departments/agencies in participating countries, local and regional nonprofit organizations, incubators, private sector companies, think tanks, activists and thought leaders, and U.S. Government exchange program alumni. Proposals should clearly spell out how they will advance U.S. values, policies, culture, or content.
The proposed idea-a-thon should take place May 17-21, 2021 in Conakry, Guinea. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFRICA REGIONAL SERVICES (ARS)
Grantor Phone 0033143127026 Email:arsspeaker@state.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | AFRICA REGIONAL SERVICES (ARS) Grantor Phone 0033143127026 Email: arsspeaker@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | AF-ARS-FY20-5 | AfrIdea: A Regional Idea-a-thon for Post-COVID Progress | PKG00262721 | Jul 23, 2020 | Aug 25, 2020 | View |
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