U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with members of his national security team and cybersecurity advisors on new actions to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity, including measures that are outlined in the President’s FY2017 Budget proposal at the White House in Washington February 9, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin LamarqueThe United States Consulate General in Lagos said in a statement to TheSimonAtebaNews on Monday that a funding opportunity for Nigerians for the year 2016 is open from May 15 to June 30.
Read the instructions below.
This is a call for Small Grant Proposals for 2016 from the U.S. Consulate General Lagos.
Please find below, the Notice of Funding Opportunity. We will accept submissions starting May 15, 2016 at [email protected]
Proposals should carefully follow the instructions in order to be considered. The firm deadline to submit a proposal under this Notice of Funding Opportunity is June 30, 2016.
Please only send your proposals to [email protected] to be accepted.
Best,
U.S. Consulate General
Lagos
Notice of Funding Opportunity, U.S. Consulate General Lagos
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General Lagos works with non-government organizations (NGOs), academic institutions and individuals to increase cooperation on issues of mutual interest. Contingent upon availability of funds, through small grants of less than $9,000, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria is able to provide financial support to a specific program or initiative that supports shared goals. Funded projects typically range from 5,000 to 9,000 USD. The Public Affairs Section in Lagos will accept applications beginning May 15 and closing June 30, 2016 for projects to be implemented from September 1, 2016 until September 30, 2017.
Grants may be awarded to support the following goals:
Democracy and Human Rights – minority integration, human rights, transparency in government, freedom of media, empowerment of women and youth, and citizen participation in entrepreneurship
Mutual Understanding – culture, art, higher education, understanding American society and government
Global Issues – environment, energy independence and sustainability, counter-terrorism, immigration, and economic prosperity
Regional Security – transatlantic cooperation
The criteria for these grants are as follows:
Applicant should be a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that is registered, or individuals based in, the following states: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, and Cross River.
Applicant must give a project description and implementation plan.
Grants generally cover up to 12 months of activity.
Proposed projects should be innovative and feasible, with objectives that are sound and well-thought-out, and should clearly indicate the target audience.
Proposed projects should have clearly defined outcomes and evaluation methods.
Funding cannot be provided to pay ongoing salary costs. Cost-sharing by the requesting organization is an important factor in evaluating grant proposals.
Eligible proposal shall consist of:
Applicant should fill out an application form (SF424)
Organization/company profile, project description, detailed budget, activity timeline, discussion of the target audience, detailed expected outcomes. The budget must be comprehensive and specific. No block awards can be issued. The organization must have access to a bank account, as funding will be dispersed to grantees in installments by electronic bank transfer.
Public diplomacy grant proposals received will be reviewed and/or selected according to program needs and funding availability. If you or your organization would like to apply for funding for a specific project, please send a detailed description of your project along with a budget to:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Consulate General Lagos
2 Walter Carrington Crescent
Victoria Island, Lagos
Email: [email protected]