Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS SGP FY17 001
The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin, is offering a Small Grants Program for beneficiaries of U.S. government exchange programs, including both Beninese nationals and non-Beninese participants associated with the Embassy. This funding opportunity invites proposals from individuals or groups of alumni, with awards intended for a twelve-month period. The focus is on advancing specific objectives that include:
1. Training and funding to promote entrepreneurship, especially among women and youth. 2. Supporting English language acquisition, particularly for girls and at-risk youth. 3. Enhancing the capacity and professionalism of the press in Benin. 4. Increasing women's political participation to better combat violence against women and support victims. 5. Improving competence and professionalism in the judicial sector for fair law application. 6. Enhancing border security and counter-terrorism enforcement. 7. Supporting efforts to improve the business environment in Benin. 8. Promoting sustainable environmental practices and biodiversity.
Applications for extending or supplementing existing projects are not eligible under this opportunity.Apply for PAS SGP FY17 001
- The Department of State in the community development, education, employment, labor and training, environment, law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Grants Program for International Exchange Alumni" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 31, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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