Climate Grants Program, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde
ID: 354746Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$50K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Cameroon is offering a grant opportunity through the Climate Grants Program aimed at supporting local registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Cameroon that have a focus on environmental sustainability. Eligible applicants must have at least two years of experience in environmental work and must not have a history of poor performance with U.S. government grants. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance sustainable landscapes in Cameroon, with grant awards set at a fixed amount of $50,000. Interested organizations should submit their applications by July 21, 2024, and can request the application package via email at grantsyaounde@state.gov, with further inquiries directed to Lucresse R Ngum at the U.S. Embassy.

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