Annual Program Statement 2024
ID: 351275Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to South Africa (DOS-ZAF)

Award Range

$10K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351275

Additional Information

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc83lTEGvtVF_K8--pqI7ncvmV7ZYSismElKZGiBHCYni56rg/viewform
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to South Africa is offering funding opportunities through its Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2024, aimed at promoting U.S.-South African partnerships. Eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations from both South Africa and the U.S., can apply for awards ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 through a two-cycle application process, focusing on strategic priorities such as educational partnerships, democracy promotion, and climate change awareness. This initiative is crucial for enhancing collaboration and understanding between the two nations, with a total estimated funding of $800,000 available for approximately 10 awards. Interested parties should note the application deadlines: March 28, 2024, for proposals under $25,000 and May 30, 2024, for larger proposals, and can direct inquiries to PretoriaGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PretoriaGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PDS-ZAF-FY24-01 - Annual Program Statement NOFO.pdf
    PDS-ZAF-FY24-01.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy Section has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2024, with total available funding between $600,000 and $800,000 for projects promoting U.S.-South African partnerships. Non-profit organizations from both countries are eligible to apply for awards between $10,000 and $200,000 through a two-cycle application process. The first cycle, for proposals under $25,000, has a deadline of March 28, 2024, while the second cycle, for larger proposals, closes on May 30, 2024. Proposals must align with strategic priorities, including fostering educational partnerships, promoting democracy, supporting entrepreneurship for disadvantaged populations, enhancing STEM education, strengthening alumni networks, addressing climate change awareness, and combating misinformation. Funding will exclude projects with partisan political connections, research-focused aims, or charitable purposes, among others. Successful applicants will be notified by October 2024 following a merit review process. All project activities must take place in South Africa and target local audiences, with a clear focus on measurable outcomes. Registration with SAM.gov is required for finalists submitting full proposals. This funding initiative seeks to enhance collaboration and understanding between the U.S. and South Africa while adhering to specific procedural standards.
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