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PAS Freetown Small Grants Program for Capacity-Building Projects in Sierra Leone

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Freetown, is soliciting proposals for the PAS Freetown Small Grants Program to support projects in Sierra Leone that align with U.S. priorities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Freetown - Eligible Applicants: - Individuals, not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs and think tanks), public and private educational institutions, and governmental or public international organizations in Sierra Leone - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $30,000 - Individual grant awards: $1,500 to $10,000 - Anticipated number of awards: 3 - Products/Services Requested: - Capacity-building projects such as train-the-trainer programs, workshops, cultural exchanges, creation of informational resources, and network development - Priority Themes: - Entrepreneurship (including financial literacy and expanding credit access) - Academic linkages - Accountable and transparent governance - Ending discrimination and violence against women - Combating trafficking in persons - Fair trade promotion - Protection of intellectual property rights - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Projects must establish a connection to the United States (resources, expertise, curriculum, or cultural exchange) - Mandatory use of provided application templates - Compliance with U.S. anti-discrimination laws - Registration in SAM.gov required for organizations - Period of Performance: - Projects must start after October 1, 2025, and be completed within 12 months - Place of Performance: - Sierra Leone, with a focus on Freetown

Description

The PAS Freetown Small Grants Program offers competitive grants up to $10,000 to individuals, NGOs, and educational institutions in Sierra Leone to carry out projects aligned with U.S. priorities. Projects should establish a connection to the United States through resources, expertise, curriculum, or cultural exchange and aim to build local capacity for sustainable development. Eligible activities include train-the-trainer programs, workshops, cultural exchanges, and network development, focusing on themes such as entrepreneurship, academic linkages, governance, and combating discrimination and trafficking. Applications must use the provided templates and be submitted by June 27, 2025, with projects starting after October 1, 2025, and lasting up to 12 months.

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