Deadline: 19 August 2019
Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to design and implement a program to strengthen capacity to prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats.
This project will leverage a cybersecurity public awareness campaign over SMS and social media, a series of cybersecurity lectures at American Spaces, and engagements with U.S. cybersecurity experts. Subject to availability of funds, the project will be scaled up later through use of traditional media.
The project will build the capacity of the participants to understand the 5 Ws of –cybersecurity:
- What is cybersecurity?
- When cybersecurity is breached, what are the ramifications?
- Who is at cybersecurity risk?
- Why is cybersecurity important?
- Where can a victim of cybersecurity violations seek help or legal redress?
Program Objectives
The project implementers will identify youth at risk and strengthen their capacity to prevent and respond to threats of cybersecurity.
Specifically, the project should:
- Identify and train the target audience to recognize the dangers of cybersecurity threats and take action to reduce vulnerabilities.
- Develop participants’ understanding and appreciation of safe online navigation and common scams.
- Develop training activities to demonstrate how cyber security impacts a nation’s state of health, economic prosperity, and democratic space.
- Create, implement, and analyze a text message campaign and a social media campaign sharing information about cybersecurity with the public.
- Leverage on Embassy speakers, alumni of US Government sponsored programs, U.S. Cybersecurity experts and use of the American Spaces in Nairobi.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: $50,000 maximum
- Total available funding: $50,000
- Length of performance period: 12 months
- Anticipated program start date: September 15, 2019
Participants and Audiences
The target audiences should include at least 500 vulnerable youth – 15 to 35 years old and mixed-gender. The priority region for this project is Nairobi.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or academic institutions including institutions of higher education (excluding for-profit education institutions) based in the United States domestically or overseas in Kenya or another country.
- Prior experience working with Kenya’s coastal communities is an added advantage.
- Prior experience working on interfaith programs is an added advantage.
How to Apply
All application materials must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=318575