Julia Taft Refugee Notice of Funding Opportunity, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde

Closed Posted

Opportunity number
AFYDE-JTF-GR-POLECON-2024
Agency
Applications due
Award size
$12,500 to $25,000

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Category
  • Other
Eligible applicants
Not on record

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde, Cameroon seeks applications from local organizations for projects supporting refugees, refugee returnees, and host communities in Cameroon under the FY 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund program. Proposals must benefit at least 50% refugees or returnees and may address water, sanitation, hygiene, education, health, vocational training, income generation or other relevant social issues. Priority will be given to projects enhancing equal access for vulnerable groups. Applications are due by March 10, 2024 and awards are contingent on funding approval by September 30, 2024.

Eligible local organizations in Cameroon may receive grant funding for proposed projects. Awards are expected to be granted before September 30, 2024 under CFDA 19.517 for Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa, which is administered by the Department of State Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration to contribute to basic needs across Africa.

Synopsis

The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for local organizations to submit applications under the FY 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund program. Projects should include a program participant base of refugees, or returnees, and host communities, with at least 50% refugees, or refugee returnees as direct beneficiaries. We will also consider funding projects that support equal access to protection, assistance, and other solutions for refugees who may experience particular vulnerabilities, such as LGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities or older persons, or women and girls. Proposals targeting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), stateless persons, or vulnerable migrants will not be considered under this program. Proposals can address one or more of the following sectors: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, education, health, vocational training, income generating activities, or any relevant social issue.

Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the Julia Taft Refugee program before September 30, 2024. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.

Files

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SF424B-V1.1.pdf PDF
SF424A-V1.0 (2).pdf PDF
SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf PDF

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