Opportunity Information: Apply for AFPG AFEPS 16 001
The Africa - Women, Peace, and Security (AF-WPS) Initiative FY 2016 is a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State aimed at enhancing the role of women in peace processes across specific African countries. This initiative seeks to partner with organizations that can develop sustainable projects focused on two main areas:
1. **Protection from Violence:** Projects that address the unique needs of women and children in conflict-affected regions, aiming to prevent gender-based violence, exploitation, and abuse while strengthening government accountability for such crimes.
2. **Participation in Peace Processes and Decision-making:** Projects designed to promote women's rights and encourage their involvement in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and decision-making institutions.
Eligibility for funding is restricted to certain organizations, including educational institutions, public entities, U.S. non-profits, and selected foreign not-for-profits in designated African countries. Focus countries include various nations in Central, West, and East Africa.
Grants ranging from $300,000 to $500,000 are available for projects lasting 2-3 years, pending the availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the guidelines and ensure their proposals are complete and meet eligibility criteria before submitting. For any inquiries, contact [email protected].Apply for AFPG AFEPS 16 001
- The DOS-AF in the community development, education, law, justice and legal services, regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Africa - Women, Peace, and Security (AF-WPS) Initiative FY 2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 08, 2016 and posted on Jun 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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