Deadline: 24-Jul-22
The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Morocco announces an open competition for a three-day coalition training for up to 40 Moroccan women parliamentarians to be held in Morocco over the calendar year 2023.
The training will bring together women parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to enhance coalition-building skills to advance a common legislative goal in the field of women’s and girls’ rights, personal freedoms, family law, or penal code reform. Besides focusing on capacity-building and networking, the event will also bring public attention to a legislative reform issue agreed upon by the participants in consultation with the U.S. Embassy and the implementing partner, and result with a viable strategy to achieve legislative wins.
Objectives
- The event seeks to bring together women parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to
- form meaningful professional ties;
- enhance skills necessary to form effective coalitions to advance a common legislative cause;
- identify an area for collaboration and draw an effective strategy with a clear timeline and outcomes;
- bring public attention to a legislative reform issue of common interest in one of the fields described;
- provide continued support and training, as needed;
- track and publicize eventual outcomes.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12-18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: one award
- Award amounts: up to $65,000
- Total available funding: $65,000
- Type of Funding: FY22 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds
- Anticipated program start date: a mutually agreed upon date during the calendar year 2022
Activities
- Logistical Support: Guarantee transportation arrangements or reimbursement to cover travel to and from the event, hotel accommodation, conference space, meals, receptions, and supplies.
- Content and Training: Design training content, networking events, identify resources, trainers, speakers, and facilitators, and implement the trainings. Design any follow-on activities or support.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Develop a monitoring and evaluation plan to measure the impact of these activities using before and after surveys as well as qualitative feedback.
- Social Media and Media: Develop a media and social media plan in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy press office. Provide a photographer and videographer to create visual content.
Priority Region: Morocco
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is open to qualified U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) registered in Morocco and Moroccan NGOs or Association. All grantees must have a nonprofit status.
- Applicants should carefully review all elements of this NOFO and be sure to fulfill all “Eligibility Requirements” – including obtaining UEI and NCAGE numbers – before applying.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=341104