Opportunity ID: 290562
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-SGP-FY17-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 05 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is open to all the beneficiaries in Benin of exchange programs from the U.S. government. Alumni may submit proposals individually or as a group. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou – Benin, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards for all Beninese beneficiaries of U.S. government exchange programs, or non-Beninese selected for programs by the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou (hereinafter referred to as the “Alumni”). The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou invites either individuals or groups of alumni of exchange programs from the U.S. government to submit proposals. PAS intends to issue an award for a period of twelve (12) months. This NOFO is soliciting applications for the specific purpose of advancing the objectives outlined below. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects will not be considered under this NOFO.
GOALS: Project proposals submitted through this NOFO should address one of the following goals. — Provide training and funding to support and promote entrepreneurship, especially among women and youth. — Support English-language acquisition and use particularly to girls and at-risk youth. — Enhance capacity and professionalism of Beninese press. — Increase women’s political participation to enhance the willingness and capability of the public sector to combat violence against women, prosecute perpetrators of violence, and protect victims. — Increase competence and professionalism in judicial sector to ensure fair and transparent application of law. — Enhance regional border security and counter-terrorism law enforcement capacity. — Support public sector and civil society efforts to improve Benin’s business environment. — Promote Sustainable Environment and Biodiversity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Public Affairs Small Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matinou Mouftaou
Program Support Specialist Phone 0022997974782 Email:MouftaouRM@state.gov |
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