The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu is offering this grant to support the Somalia Marginalized and Minority Fellows Program Pilot Cohort. This grant is for a political inclusion effort aimed at integrating young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities into governmental roles. Selected fellows will undertake one-year fellowships within key institutions, including the Federal Republic of Somalia parliament, the South West State assembly, and executive branches of the South West State government. A cooperative agreement of up to $225,000 from FY 2020 Economic Support Funds will be awarded for this 18-month program. The initiative seeks to foster broader representation and participation of underrepresented groups in Somali governance, enhancing democratic processes and inclusive political development.
Opportunity ID: 335088
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AF-MOG-ARDF-FY20-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Somalia Marginalized and Minority Fellows Program Pilot Cohort |
| 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: | Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.225 — Africa Regional Democracy Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $225,000 |
| Award Floor: | $225,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations, U.S. and foreign educational institutions. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Somalia |
| Description: |
U.S. Embassy Mogadishu announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Somalia Marginalized and Minority Fellows Program Pilot Cohort.
A cooperative agreement for up to $225,000 in FY 2020 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support a pilot political inclusion effort to place young Somalis from marginalized and minority communities into one-year fellowships with the Federal Republic of Somalia parliament, the South West State assembly, and/or executive institutions of the government of South West State. The period of performance is 18 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mission Somalia Political Officer Nicholas Hasko
Email:haskon@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> NOFO – Somalia Marginalized and Minority Fellows Program Pilot Cohort.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> Attachment 3 – Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) Template.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> 2021 08 26 – Questions and Answers.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> Attachment 2 – Budget Narrative Template – Sample Format.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> Attachment 4 – Financial Management Survey.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> Attachment 1 – Budget Guidance and Template for New Awards (FY2021).pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> 2021 08 27 – Questions and Answers.pdf
Folder 335088 Full Announcement-Somalia Fellows Program -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mission Somalia Political Officer Nicholas Hasko Email: haskon@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.225 | AF-MOG-ARDF-FY20-01 | Somalia Marginalized and Minority Fellows Program Pilot Cohort | PKG00268387 | Aug 02, 2021 | Sep 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335088 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
335088 SF424A-1.0.pdf
335088 SF424B-1.1.pdf
335088 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
335088 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
335088 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
335088 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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