US Embassy Abidjan Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives
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Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire (DOS-CIV)

Award Range

$20K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Côte d'Ivoire is offering a federal grant titled "US Embassy Abidjan Cross Border University Partnership Initiatives" aimed at fostering collaboration between American and Ivoirian universities. The initiative seeks to enhance academic exchanges, collaborative research, and professional development opportunities, ultimately strengthening the capacity of higher education institutions in Côte d'Ivoire. This grant, with a funding range between $20,000 and $250,000, is open to accredited higher education institutions in both countries that have identified a partner institute, and applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the grantor at usembgrants@state.gov or by phone at +2252722494240.

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