Deadline: 16-Feb-22
The U.S. Embassy in Banjul in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working to assist refugees in the Gambia.
Funding Information
- Minimum Award Amount:$5,000
- Maximum Award Amount:$25,000
Eligible Activities
- Improve the mental health of the refugee community or families affected by statelessness.
- Provide shelter for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
- Support livelihood and vocational training program for refugees and host communities.
- Train refugees in running small businesses.
- Support sports programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- The funds are meant to support sustainable (beyond one year) and quick impact projects that assist refugees or refugee returnees.
- Projects that include one-time cash or food distributions, for example, will not be considered.
- Funds are intended for projects that include a target beneficiary of at least 50 percent refugees, or stateless persons. Consideration for support is given to projects that benefit both populations of concern and their host communities.
- The fund is not meant as an emergency fund.
- Applicants must be a registered organization (e.g.: NGO, community-based organization; faith-based organization).
- Local NGOs will be given priority.
Review and Selection Process
- A committee at the U.S. Embassy Banjul, will review all application under this announcement based on the following criteria:
- Capacity of the organization: the organization has experience in implementing activities related to vulnerable populations and demonstrates the ability to implement the activities proposed;
- Sustainability Plan: the proposal demonstrates a clear sustainability plan beyond the life of the award.
- Cost Application: the proposed costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results;
- Monitoring and evaluation: the applicant should provide a clear monitoring and evaluation plan that includes specific, measurable, and achievable indicators.
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