Small Grants Capacity Building
ID: 355218Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$50K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355218

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Mission to Algeria is offering a competitive funding opportunity titled "Small Grants Capacity Building," aimed at enhancing civil society capacity through cultural initiatives. This program invites organizations to propose projects that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Algeria, particularly focusing on Algerian youth and minority groups, with an emphasis on academic lectures, artistic workshops, and collaborative performances. The total funding available is $100,000, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, and applications are due by August 4, 2024, with anticipated funding availability starting in October 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the Public Diplomacy section at Algiers_Grants@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Algiers_Grants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PAS-ALG-FY24-04-NOFO
    PAS-ALG-FY24-04-NOFO.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Algiers, is offering a competitive funding opportunity titled "Small Grants Capacity Building" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-ALG-FY24-04) with a total of $100,000 available for civil society capacity-building initiatives. Organizations are invited to propose programs that promote cultural ties between the U.S. and Algeria, particularly targeting Algerian youth and minority groups. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities, while efforts should focus on specific program areas such as lectures, workshops, and artistic collaborations. Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement, with applicants allowed one proposal submission. The performance period is 12 to 18 months, and applications are due by August 4, 2024, with anticipated funding availability in October 2024. The application process requires specific forms and a detailed proposal outlining organizational capacity, project objectives, and a budget justification. The emphasis on promoting equity and involving underserved communities is crucial in the review criteria. This initiative aligns with U.S. foreign diplomacy objectives, with particular attention to enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation in various fields, excluding partisan, religious, or purely charitable activities.
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