Bajenu Gox Capacity Building to Counter Violent Extremism in Local, Border Communities of Senegal
ID: 353829Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Senegal (DOS-SEN)

Award Range

$250K - $250K

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/353829
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    The U.S. Mission to Senegal is offering a grant opportunity titled "Bajenu Gox Capacity Building to Counter Violent Extremism in Local, Border Communities of Senegal," aimed at empowering women community leaders known as Bajenu Gox to effectively counter violent extremism in the eastern border regions of Senegal. The program seeks to enhance the capacity of these leaders through training and collaboration with local authorities, focusing on increasing awareness of violent extremism indicators, promoting community engagement, and establishing reporting mechanisms for local authorities. With a total funding amount of $250,000 available, eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations, with no cost-sharing requirement. Applications are due by June 21, 2024, and interested parties can contact the Dakar CVE Team at DakarCVEProject2024@state.gov for further information.

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    DOS-SEN-NOFO-2024-01- Bajenu Gox Capacity Building.pdf
    DOS-SEN-NOFO-2024-01-.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Dakar has announced a funding opportunity titled "Bajenu Gox Capacity Building to Counter Violent Extremism in Local, Border Communities of Senegal." With a total availability of $250,000, the program aims to empower women in the Bajenu Gox, community leaders promoting health and social services, to effectively counter violent extremism (CVE) in the eastern border regions of Tambacounda and Kédougou. This initiative recognizes the unique position of Bajenu Gox members to identify early warning signs of radicalization due to their community ties and aims to build their capacity through training and collaboration with local authorities. Program objectives include increasing awareness of violent extremism indicators among participants, promoting community engagement, and establishing reporting mechanisms for local authorities. The application deadline is June 21, 2024, with grants lasting up to 18 months. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations, with no requirement for cost sharing. This opportunity underscores the U.S. commitment to supporting community-based approaches to enhance security in affected regions amidst growing threats of terrorism from neighboring areas.
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