STEM Program 2024
ID: 355554Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Algeria (DOS-DZA)

Award Range

$25K - $40K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355554

Additional Information

https://dz.usembassy.gov/funding-opportunities_2024/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Algeria is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "STEM Program 2024," aimed at enhancing STEM education for Algerian high school and university students. The program seeks to engage approximately 500 youth across various American Spaces in Algeria, focusing on developing both technical skills and job-seeking strategies to improve career readiness in STEM fields. With a total funding amount of $40,000, the grant will support initiatives that foster collaboration with local institutions and promote awareness of STEM-related career options. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, must submit their proposals by August 20, 2024, to the U.S. Embassy Algiers, with further details available at U.S. Embassy Algeria Funding Opportunities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Algiers_grants@state.gov
    Files
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    BUDGET~1.PDF
    NOFO-PAS-ALG-FY24-06-
    NOFO-PAS-ALG-FY24-06-.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Algiers has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "STEM Program 2024," aimed at fostering STEM education among Algerian high school and university students. With a budget of $40,000, the program seeks to engage around 500 youth across American Spaces in Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Ouergla, and Bechar over a period of 6 to 12 months. The initiative emphasizes the dual development of technical skills and job-seeking strategies, enhancing participants' career readiness in STEM fields. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Proposals must adhere to specific application formatting guidelines and be submitted by the deadline of August 20, 2024. Evaluation criteria focus on program feasibility, organizational capacity, budget justification, and sustainability. Selected proposals will be evaluated on their potential to impact underserved communities and promote equity. The program aligns with U.S. objectives to support educational initiatives abroad while enhancing cultural and economic ties with Algeria.
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