Rural Reading Program
ID: 354375Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe (DOS-ZWE)

Award Range

$20K - $24K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354375
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe is offering a federal grant opportunity for the Rural Reading Program aimed at enhancing literacy and critical thinking skills among girls in rural secondary schools in Matabeleland North Province. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions from the U.S. and Zimbabwe, with a focus on implementing a reading program that utilizes U.S. literature emphasizing leadership, equality, and women's empowerment. The total funding available for this initiative is $24,000, with a proposal submission deadline of July 31, 2024. Interested organizations should contact Reginah Mawere at mawerer@state.gov for further details and to request the application package.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mawerer@state.gov
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