Deadline: 31 May 2019
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy South Africa of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out Hackathons for SA: Digital Solutions for Real-World Challenges.
Program Objectives
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa announces an open competition for organizations interested in implementing a series of four hackathons (two in Cape Town and two in Johannesburg) over a one-year period to:
- Build technical, problem-solving, creative thinking, and collaborative skills among emerging software developers to strengthen their employability and help drive economic growth.
- Create innovative digital solutions to key social, environmental, health, and economic challenges.
- Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and South Africa through exchanges of information, experiences, and expertise.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $70,000
- Total expected funding: $70,000
- Anticipated program start date: September 27, 2019
Priority Region
Project activities must take place in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, and be directed at South African audiences/participants.
Eligible Applicants
- The following United States and South African organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.
- Public and private educational institutions.
- Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost-sharing is not required.
How to Apply
Applications should be emailed at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314289