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Julia Taft Refugee Notice of Funding Opportunity, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde
The U. S. Embassy in Yaounde-Cameroon, Political and Economic Section is seeking proposals for innovative projects that address refugees or returnee’s social welfare in crisis affected regions of Cameroon.
We will also consider supporting projects that benefit both refugees/returnees and
their host communities, with refugees representing 80% of the direct beneficiaries.
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:
WASH, education, health, vocational training, income generating activities or any relevant social issue.
We will also consider supporting projects that benefit both refugees/returnees and
their host communities, with refugees representing 80% of the direct beneficiaries.
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:
WASH, education, health, vocational training, income generating activities or any relevant social issue.
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NSF Publication 20-525
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The Julia Taft Fund for Refugees is limited to Cameroonian local registered CBOs, associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least 2 years of experience working in Cameroon.
Recipients of the previous year’s Julia Taft fund are normally not eligible for the current year’s funds.
Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance on U. S. government grants are ineligible to apply for funding.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://cm.usembassy.gov/education-culture/small-grants-program/
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Application package can be requested by E-mail at: grantsyaounde@state.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-12-06
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-02-19
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