Julia Taft Refugee Notice of Funding Opportunity, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde
ID: 352001Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Cameroon (DOS-CMR)

Award Range

$13K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352001

Additional Information

Political and Economic Section’s Grants Program - U.S. Embassy in Cameroon (usembassy.gov)
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Cameroon is offering the Julia Taft Refugee Notice of Funding Opportunity, inviting local organizations to apply for grants aimed at supporting refugees and returnees in Cameroon. Eligible applicants include Cameroonian community-based organizations (CBOs), associations, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a minimum of two years of experience in the country, focusing on projects that directly benefit at least 50% refugees or refugee returnees. The funding, which ranges from $12,500 to $25,000, is intended for initiatives in sectors such as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), education, health, vocational training, and income-generating activities, with a submission deadline of March 10, 2024. Interested organizations can request the application package via email at grantsyaounde@state.gov, and further details can be found on the U.S. Embassy's website.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ngumlr@state.gov
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