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Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership/CVE Program-Women Leading Peace, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde

ID: AFYDE-TSCTP-CVE-WLP-GR-POLECON-2024 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaound , Cameroon announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the 2024 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP)/CVE Program for Women Leading Peace in West Africa. Proposals funded under this announcement should seek to increase the representation of women in peace and security decision-making positions and reduce the radicalization and recruitment of youths in non-state armed groups in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon by March 2026.

Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the TSCTP/CVE-WLP program before September 30, 2024. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.

Background
The Political and Economic Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, announces an open competition for experienced Cameroon-based Civil Society Organizations that are working in the areas of Human Rights and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) to submit Concept Notes under the 2024 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP)/CVE Program for Women Leading Peace in West Africa. The goal is to increase the representation of women in peace and security decision-making positions and reduce the radicalization and recruitment of youths in non-state armed groups in the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon by March 2026.

Grant Details
The program aims to train mothers on early signs of radicalization, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and communication skills, conduct media and social media awareness campaigns targeting the community at large, facilitate dialogue platforms and safe spaces for mothers to engage with stakeholders, support collaboration and partnerships between mothers, local authorities, community leaders, and religious institutions to develop community-driven initiatives for resilience-building. The project should monitor and report on performance indicators that are specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and timebound. The project should also include a risk analysis.

Eligibility Requirements
The Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP)/CVE Program for Women Leading Peace is limited to Cameroonian local registered Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with at least two years of experience working in the areas of Human Rights and Countering Violent extremism. Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The proposed programs should be completed in 18 months (September 2024 – March 2026).

Grant Value
$200,000 is available for 1-2 awards with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location(s) where the grant will be performed is the Northwest and Southwest regions of Cameroon.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.222 - Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP)
Grant Category
Other
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/25/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity AFYDE-TSCTP-CVE-WLP-GR-POLECON-2024 for Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership/CVE Program-Women Leading Peace, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde with funding of $200,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.222 Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP).

Timing

Posted Date
April 25, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 23, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 25, 2024, 10:32 a.m. EDT
Version
1
Archive Date
July 23, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership/CVE Program for Women Leading Peace fund is limited to Cameroonian local registered community-based organizations, associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least 2 years of experience working in the areas of Human Rights and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE). Organizations and entities with a prior history of poor performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible for this funding.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$200,000
Floor
$100,000
Estimated Program Funding
$200,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Lucresse R Ngum Grantor
Contact Email
ngumlr@state.gov
Email Description
If you have difficulty accessing the full information please contact: grantsyaounde@state.gov
Contact Phone
237 222201500
Additional Information Site
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