Deadline: 16-Mar-21
The Embassy of the United States in Cameroon announces an open competition for U.S. citizens in Cameroon with experience as a chef and with starting or operating a small business to submit applications for representing American cuisine and food-based entrepreneurship models at the Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes in Yaoundé.
Program Objectives
U.S. participation in the Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes will:
- Promote mutual understanding between the United States and Cameroon through sharing of cultural experiences related to food
- Share American models for successful food-based entrepreneurship to promote private sector development and entrepreneurship in Cameroon
Program Elements
The U.S. Embassy is seeking a partner to manage a booth and related activities representing the United States at the Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes on a part-time basis during the three days of the convention, May 27-29. Applicant proposals must include provision of the following:
- Daily cooking demonstrations;
- Talks on best practices for successful food-based entrepreneurship based on ideas or models from the United States;
- Distribution of food samples in a culturally appropriate way;
- Equipment and supplies needed for booth set-up to accommodate specific activities proposed;
- Set-up of the booth to accommodate an Embassy representative and promotional materials during periods of time when the grantee is not active;
- A presentation on an aspect of American cuisine during the panel discussion on gastronomy;
- Arrangements for participation in a cultural performance.
Funding Information
- Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 and $10,000.
- Length of Performance Period: Four to eight weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility Criteria for Applicants:
- U.S. citizenship
- Three or more years’ experience as a chef, caterer, or similar role.
- Leadership experience in a food-based business endeavor
- Cost Sharing:
- Inclusion of cost share is not a requirement of this opportunity. If an applicant offers cost sharing, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its application and later included in an approved agreement.
- Other Eligibility Requirements:
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=331292