Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni

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Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni: 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.
Federal Grant Title: Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni
Federal Agency Name: Department of State (DOS)
Grant Categories: Community Development Education Employment Labor and Training Environment Law Justice and Legal Services
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-SGP-FY17-001
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.040
CFDA Descriptions: Information not provided
Current Application Deadline: January 31st, 2017
Original Application Deadline: January 31st, 2017
Posted Date: December 12th, 2016
Creation Date: December 12th, 2016
Archive Date: March 2nd, 2017
Total Program Funding: $15,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $3,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $1,000
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Last Updated: December 9th, 2016
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
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.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
Public Affairs Small Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
Grant Announcement Contact
Matinou Mouftaou
Program Support Specialist
Phone 0022997974782
Program Support Specialist
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