| Funding Opportunity Number: |
DOS-NGA-PAS-FY16-01 |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Arts (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA)
Community Development
Education
Employment, Labor and Training
Environment
Humanities (see “Cultural Affairs” in CFDA) |
| CFDA Number: |
19.040 |
| Eligible Applicants |
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals |
| Agency Name: |
DOS-NGA |
| Closing Date: |
Jul 31, 2016 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$100,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
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| Creation Date: |
Mar 24, 2016 |
| Funding Opportunity Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to issue a notice of funding opportunity for the Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The PAS Grants Program supports projects that: (1) Advance good governance in Nigeria through the promotion of improved transparency and accountability in government, rule of law, and enhanced civic participation; (2) Increase public support for U.S.-Nigerian cooperation in business, entrepreneurship, science, and technology and support sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction; (3) Support peace and security through civic education, countering violent extremism programming, and peace and reconciliation projects; and (4) Improve and expand English language learning through curriculum development, teacher training, and partnerships with U.S. education institutions. |
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Source:: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=282479
