OpportunityTitle: Public Affairs Section Small Grants Program 2016
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to all individuals, non-profit and non-governmental organizations.  Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award.  For profit entities are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).  When sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.  Applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission.
Description: The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou, Benin is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Cotonou invites all eligible organizations and individuals to submit a proposal. PAS seeks to promote and shares U.S. values and culture with a variety of Beninese audiences, especially the youth, women and people from rural areas. Domains of interests include but are not limited to the English language, Press Freedom, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Women&#8217;s Empowerment, Good Governance, Civil Society, Environment, Biodiversity, Food Security, Human Rights and Arts and Culture, Prevention of Violent extremism. The US Embassy intends to issue an award for a period of twelve (12) months. This NOFO is soliciting applications for the specific purpose of advancing the objectives outlined below. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects will not be considered under this NOFO.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: CotonouPASGrants@state.gov
GrantorContactText: Matinou Mouftaou &lt;br/&gt;Program Support Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 0022921300650