American Spaces Programing Grant
ID: 355886Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$40K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355886
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Cameroon is offering the American Spaces Programming Grant, aimed at expanding programming in four regions of Cameroon through a cooperative agreement. The grant seeks to enhance activities focused on entrepreneurship, soft skills development, media literacy, and countering disinformation, targeting young Cameroonians aged 18 to 30. American Spaces serve as cultural and information centers, promoting U.S. values and engagement, and the selected organization will be expected to host at least four regional workshops and camps over a 12-month period. The total funding available for this opportunity is $50,000, with a minimum award of $40,000, and applications are due by September 8, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact the Public Affairs Officer, Gaïna Dávila, at pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov or by phone at 00237222201500.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov
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