The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin is
pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through
this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Public Affairs Section
(PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou invites all eligible organizations
and individuals to submit a proposal. PAS seeks to promote and shares
U.S. values and culture with a variety of Beninese audiences, especially
the youth, women and people from rural areas. Domains of interests
include but are not limited to the English language, Press Freedom,
Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Women’s Empowerment, Good Governance,
Civil Society, Environment, Biodiversity, Food Security, Human Rights
and Arts and Culture, Prevention of Violent extremism.
The US Embassy
intends to issue an award for a period of twelve (12) months. This NOFO
is soliciting applications for the specific purpose of advancing the
objectives outlined below. Applications for renewal or supplementation
of existing projects will not be considered under this NOFO.
Eligibility is open to all individuals,
non-profit and non-governmental organizations. Organizations may
sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit,
non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. For
profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award
under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
When sub-contracting
with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly
defined in the proposal. Applicants must submit proof of their
non-profit status with their proposal submission.
