Coordinating Events for DRC Woman of Courage Award

Post Date

January 9th 2012

Application Due Date

January 31st 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

AFPD-12-AW-001-AF-010912

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement
Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Arts

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applications from non-governmental organizations or private businesses with presences in Kinshasa. These organizations must demonstrate a track record of accomplishments, and of well-run events in Kinshasa. All applicants must represent organizations with a DUNS number, or must be in the process of applying for one. The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Affairs Section encourages applicants to provide cost-sharing from additional sources in support of this project. The Public Affairs Section also encourages projects that use highly skilled volunteers as an element of cost-sharing. Applications should explain clearly other likely sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used. Such cost-sharing aspects will weigh in favor of applicants for these grants.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $30000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo announces an open competition for organizations to coordinate events surrounding its Woman of Courage Ceremony, as part of its month-long celebration of Women’s History and Women’s rights. This initiative will consist of a nomination period, selection of a winning candidate, the organization of publicity efforts surrounding the winner, and an invitation-only awards ceremony with significant media coverage. Please follow all instructions in the attached announcement carefully.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo

• Agency Contact:

  Austin Richardson
  Public Diplomacy Officer
  Phone 00243817152404

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Official

• Agency Email Address:

  RichardsonAR@state.gov