S/GWI FY24 NOFO: Women for Promoting Engagement, Accountability, Conflict Resolution and Empowerment (PEACE) 
ID: 357858Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of the Secretary (DOS-SBUR)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357858

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=0f270dc61ba656502405ea85624bcb91&view=Default
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    Description

    The Office of the Secretary is inviting proposals for the Women for Promoting Engagement, Accountability, Conflict Resolution and Empowerment (PEACE) program, aimed at enhancing women's roles in conflict mediation and negotiation processes. This initiative seeks organizations to develop and manage a project that empowers women as decision-makers and leaders in peace-building efforts, particularly in regions affected by conflict or political transitions. The funding opportunity, categorized under discretionary grants, offers a cooperative agreement with an award ceiling of $2,466,699 and a floor of $1,973,359, with one award expected to be made. Interested applicants, specifically nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, must submit their proposals by February 17, 2025, and can reach out to SGWIProjectProposals@state.gov for further information.

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