2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund
ID: 352794Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to the Bahamas (DOS-BHS)

Award Range

$500 - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Regional Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352794

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=5a14a42187204e10a90563180cbb35ee&view=Default
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    Description

    The U.S. Mission to the Bahamas is offering the 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund, a federal grant aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that address gaps in refugee assistance. This grant is designed to meet one-time needs or interventions that are not covered by existing organizations such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees or the International Committee of the Red Cross. With a funding range between $500 and $25,000, the agency anticipates awarding three grants, with applications due by March 20, 2024. For further details, interested applicants can contact Donna Hernandez or visit the provided link for additional information.

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