Civil-Military Collaboration in Diffa Region U.S. Mission to Niger
The U.S. Mission to Niger, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications for a program to fortify relations between communities, women civil society leaders, and civilian security forces in the Diffa Region. The program aims to increase the participation and institutionalize the leadership of women leaders in regional and departmental peace and security decision-making by 2026. The program will build on the previous Nallewaro Network activities and work towards establishing the network's sustainability. Prospective projects should focus on strategic activities that institutionalize the women's and mixed-gender Nallewaro Networks, such as rapid assessment of community-civilian security force collaboration and gender inclusion, women-led community security monitoring, community-civilian security stakeholder dialogues, and public gender inclusion sensitization activities. Close collaboration with Nigerien authorities and other community policing partners in Diffa Region is essential for successful project implementation. The successful applicant will work with the Nallewaro Network in Diffa Region and collaborate with local and national Nigerien authorities, community leaders, and women's leaders to manage a broad coalition of partners critical to successful gender inclusion. For more information and to apply, visit the US Embassy Niamey website.
USAID/Nigeria Education Crisis Response Nigeria USAID-Abuja
The USAID/Nigeria Education Crisis Response is a federal grant opportunity posted by the Nigeria USAID-Abuja agency. The purpose of this grant is to expand enrollment in appropriate, protective, and relevant educational options for girls, boys, and youth affected by violence in Northeastern Nigeria. The grant aims to address various problems such as expected increase in drop-out rates, overcrowding of classrooms, limited access for displaced children, shortage of qualified teachers and instructional materials, traumatized children and families' fear of sending their children to school, marginalization of girls and children with disabilities, and rising tensions between host communities and displaced populations. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $30,000,000 and expects to make approximately 6 awards ranging from $300,000 to $15,000,000. The grant duration can be up to 36 months and priority will be given to applications that can be launched rapidly. The deadline for submission of applications for Round 1 is September 05, 2014. For more details, prospective applicants are advised to refer to the full announcement and download the APS and the APS Questions and Answers (Q&A). For any questions, applicants can contact Abdullahi Sadiq, USAID/Nigeria Assistance Specialist, at asadiq@usaid.gov.
Africa Regional Democracy Fund U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo
The U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo has posted a federal grant opportunity titled "Africa Regional Democracy Fund". This grant is in the category of "Other" and falls under the "Democracy and Governance" category explanation. The funding instrument type is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The grant aims to promote accountable, transparent, and democratic governance, as well as the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all individuals in Africa. Specifically, the grant seeks to target youth and women who are interested in becoming political leaders in their communities and country.
The projects funded by this grant will focus on education and empowerment, with a particular emphasis on developing curricula that cover civic engagement, peaceful participation in political processes, ethics in politics, community leadership, and advocacy. The ultimate goal of these projects is to bring about systemic change and achieve the following objectives:
1. Inspire youth and women's desire to participate in democratic processes by enlisting experienced youth and women in politics to develop a mentorship program.
2. Develop entrepreneurial capacities of youth and women that contribute towards access to educational programs, creating sustainable income-generating activities, and paying for involvement in electoral processes.
3. Establish centers of learning and capacity-building for open dialogue among youth and women, civil society, governments, and the communities they serve.
4. Empower key reformers and actors to promote access to justice, strengthen checks on executive power, and incorporate citizen-responsive governance to reduce corruption and improve the delivery of public services.
5. Provide technical support and integrate the program with or leverage existing programs, local resources, and/or the activities of other donors.
The grant has an award ceiling of $225,000 and an award floor of $100,000. The estimated total program funding is $500,000, and it is expected that two awards will be granted. The closing date for applications is August 11, 2024, and the archive date is September 10, 2024.
For more information or to submit an application, interested organizations can contact May Obolensky, the Political Assistant and Grants Officer, via email at PolGrantsKinshasa@state.gov.
Strengthening Women-Led Community Policing in Maradi Region U.S. Mission to Niger
The U.S. Mission to Niger, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications for a program to strengthen women-led community policing in the Maradi Region. This program aims to increase women's participation in security decision-making in response to the surge in armed banditry and transnational organized crime along the Niger-Nigeria border. Women in criminally targeted communities have valuable information and influence over the criminal groups, making their involvement crucial in selecting banditry targets and planning illicit trafficking. The program seeks to formalize women's representation in regional and departmental security councils, with the objective of increasing and institutionalizing their leadership in community policing and security decision-making by 2026. Prospective projects should focus on strategic activities such as gender inclusion assessment, strategy development, advocacy meetings, peace monitoring, and gender inclusion sensitization activities. Close collaboration with Nigerien authorities and other partners is essential for successful project implementation. The successful applicant will work with the Martaba Network of women community leaders in Maradi Region and should have a track record of gender inclusion in local peacebuilding. For more information, visit the [US Embassy Niamey website](https://ne.usembassy.gov/business/).
Partnerships for Progress Nigeria USAID-Abuja
The Nigeria USAID-Abuja is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Partnerships for Progress". This cooperative agreement aims to engage, strengthen, and fund local organizations in Nigeria to address various priorities, including economic growth (water, sanitation and hygiene - WASH, power, agriculture, private sector engagement), education, health, conflict mitigation, and good governance. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching.
The grant is open to local (Nigerian) entities, while U.S.-based organizations are not eligible as prime awardees. However, various types of non-U.S. organizations are encouraged to participate, such as civic groups, colleges and universities, cooperatives, disability programming organizations (DPOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), foundations, government entities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private businesses, trade associations, and more.
The estimated total program funding for this opportunity is $250,000,000, with an award ceiling of $40,000,000 and no award floor specified. The opportunity falls under the category of "Other" and is classified as an Annual Program Statement (APS).
The grant seeks to empower local actors to lead and participate in identifying development challenges and implementing solutions within their communities. The term "local community" refers to groups of individuals, households, organizations, political units (e.g., villages, municipalities, sub-national government entities), private sector firms, or other partner-country based institutions. It emphasizes inclusivity and the involvement of marginalized groups such as women, youth, Indigenous groups, and key populations.
The closing date for this grant opportunity is June 2, 2025. For more information or inquiries, interested parties can contact Maria Hassan, the grantor, via email at mahassan@usaid.gov or by phone at +234-09-461-9300.
By providing a summary that accurately captures the key details of this federal grant opportunity, you can contribute to the success of local organizations in Nigeria and make a positive impact on various development priorities.