The U.S. Department of State is offering this grant through its Ambassadors’ Resilience Fund to bolster stability and promote sustainable development within communities across Benin. This initiative aims to support local organizations and projects that enhance community resilience against various challenges, including economic disparities, social vulnerabilities, and environmental pressures. Specifically, this grant is for the purpose of fostering democratic governance, strengthening civil society engagement, and improving socio-economic conditions to prevent conflict and ensure long-term stability. It seeks proposals that address critical local needs, empowering communities to build robust frameworks for self-sufficiency and recovery, thereby contributing to the overall well-being and security of the nation.
Opportunity ID: 349203
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | COTONOU-ARF-FY2023-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ambassadors’ Resilience Fund Benin |
| 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: | U.S. Embassy Cotonou is pleased to announce an open competition for non-governmental organizations to apply for the Ambassador’s Resilience Fund (ARF).
The goal of the program is to prevent vulnerable groups of young men and women from being enrolled into violent extremist organizations (VEOs) by promoting resilience and social cohesion through improving livelihoods, food security and economic opportunities, particularly in at-risk communities in Benin. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.979 — Regional Peace and Security |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of African Affairs |
| Description: |
See attached NOFO for additional information |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
US Embassy Cotonou
Email:CotonouGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 349203 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> NOFO ARF BENIN .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | US Embassy Cotonou Email: CotonouGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.979 | PKG00282501 | Jul 11, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349203 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349203 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349203 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349203 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349203 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349203 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
349203 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf