Deadline: 15 August 2017
The Public Diplomacy Section in collaboration with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is seeking applications to implement a project entitled Empowering communities to protect and promote health through preventing Zika and other vector borne diseases. The goal of this project is to empower vulnerable communities living in “non-lotis” or slums of Ouagadougou through information sharing and training using the Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) curriculum.
The beneficiary communities will be empowered with information and resources to prevent Zika and other vector borne diseases. The project will have a strong sensitization component and the training of local trainers who will be trusted with education of the population and the sustainability of the project.
Funding Information
The amounts applicants can request vary from $10,000 to $22,500. Applicants should attach a detailed budget and budget narrative to their proposals.
Eligible Projects
- The project must engage vulnerable communities living in the “non-lotis” or slums of Ouagadougou with a strong emphasis on information sharing and training using the GLOBE curriculum.
- Eligible projects should have a strong sensitization component and training of local trainers (e.g. health clubs in local schools).
- The project should be sustainable and not require continued support after the one-time contribution.
Eligibility Criteria
Alumni of the United States Government Exchange programs such as Humphrey, Fulbright, YALI, IVLP, and YLP are the primary targets to implement for the opportunity. Alumni can team up with non-alumni to submit proposals.
Timeline
- Mini-grant call for proposals published –August 1, 2017
- Proposals due – August 15, 2017
- Selection of awardees for mini-grant – Sept 7, 2017
- Implementation of mini-grant project(s) – Sept 15, 2017 – August 31, 2018
- Presentation of results to Alumni Association, US Embassy interagency team – September 2018
- Presentation to the Ministry of Health – September 2018
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso.