U.S.- Kenya Higher Education Partnership 2024
ID: 354965Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Kenya (DOS-KEN)

Award Range

$100K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Earmark

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354965
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Kenya is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "U.S.-Kenya Higher Education Partnership 2024," aimed at fostering partnerships between U.S. higher education institutions and Kenyan universities. The program seeks to enhance collaboration in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology-driven job growth, with a focus on sustainable initiatives that include technology research and development, as well as private-sector job growth in Kenya's burgeoning ICT sector. This initiative is particularly significant as it aligns with Kenya's status as a regional financial hub and a center for technological innovation in Africa. Interested accredited U.S. higher education institutions can apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, with a total of three awards expected. The application deadline is July 15, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to NairobiGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    NairobiGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Budget Guidlines and Template for New Awards.xlsx
    Budget.bin
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