Funding Opportunity: U.S. Mission Kampala will be accepting applications February 6- March 31, 2023, for the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (SSH) Program. This program aims to support a wide variety of small-scale, community-based initiatives that promote self-reliance, foster development, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities. Previously funded efforts include development projects (schools, health clinics, wells), projects that increase employment by helping communities develop marketable skills (village craft centers, agricultural cooperatives), and projects that focus on women’s empowerment and the environment.
Please find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, application instructions and templates for this year’s Self Help grant process here: Notice of Funding Opportunity(NOFO): Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program 2023 | Closing: March 31, 2023 Applications must be received after 12:00am on Monday, February 6, 2023 and before 11:59pm on Friday, March 31, 2023. Any applications received before the start date or after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants who applied last year must submit a new application to be considered for this year. Due to the large number of proposals we receive, we are only able to contact the selected grantees. Thank you for your interest in the program, and we look forward to reviewing your application.
For the SSH Program in 2023, U.S. Embassy Kampala will prioritize projects that focus on the greatest number of people within a community and in which communities contribute to the project either via funds or labor. All applications will be accepted, but priority will be given to those applications that meet the aforementioned focus areas.
Please note: This call for applications does not constitute a guarantee that any proposals will be funded. The number and total value of the final awards is dependent on available funds.
2023 Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Call for Concepts
The U.S. Mission Uganda Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce the start of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2023 Grants Program. The United States Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) seeks to preserve cultural heritage in eligible countries, including Uganda, supported by the Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State. The U.S. Mission is now accepting concepts of not more than 3 pages for the first round of the 2023 Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation competition. Successful concepts should identify projects that assist the people of Uganda in preserving their cultural heritage. Awards will range from $10,000 to $500,000. The Center anticipates funding 20 to 30 projects worldwide in this year’s competition
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-PAS-FY23-01
Assistance Listing: 19.040 – Smith-Mundt
19.022- Fulbright Hays
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000. Funding may be available to renew awards issued under the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for a period of two additional years.
Award Ceiling: $40,000; proposals for awards over $40,000 and up to $200,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Award Floor: $5,000
Deadline for Applications: Applications will be reviewed twice during Fiscal Year 2023. The deadlines for application are: March 31, 2023 and June 15, 2023
Email: Kampalagrants@state.gov
PEPFAR UGANDA COMMUNITY GRANTS TO COMBAT HIV/AIDS
Provides support to people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS as well as orphans and vulnerable children. Our call for proposals is now open until May 20, 2022. Community Grants | U.S. Embassy in Uganda (usembassy.gov)
Download: Detailed NOFO 2023 PEPFAR Community Grants
Download: PEPFAR Uganda Application of Interest_FY2023 (Filled out completely.)
Download: PEPFAR Uganda Detailed Budget Summary_2023
PEPFAR Uganda Funding Opportunity is now open to proposals
U.S. Embassy, Kampala PEPFAR Uganda Small Grants Office is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Community Grants to Combat HIV/AIDS Program. This is an open competition. Outlined in this announcement are PEPFAR Uganda’s funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on and the procedures for submitting a proposal. Please note the application closes on May 20, 2022. No applications will be accepted after that date.
History of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation in Uganda
Established by Congress in the fall of 2000, the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) awards grants for the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects and collections, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 100 countries. Congress noted that, “Cultural preservation offers an opportunity to show a different American face to other countries, one that is non-commercial, non-political, and non-military. By taking a leading role in efforts to preserve cultural heritage, we show our respect for other cultures.” Since 2001, the AFCP has demonstrated America’s respect for the cultural heritage of others by supporting more than 640 preservation projects worldwide.
In Uganda, the AFCP has awarded eight grants:
Funding Opportunity | Annual Program Statement for Fiscal Year 2022 ending September 30, 2022
U.S. MISSION IN UGANDA PUBLIC DIPLOMACY GRANT PROGRAM
Annual Program Statement for Fiscal Year 2022 ending September 30, 2022.
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Mission in Uganda Public Affairs Annual Program Statement
Funding Opportunity Number: AFKAM – FY22 – 01
CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000. Funding may be available to renew awards issued under the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for a period of two additional years.
Award Ceiling: $40,000; proposals for awards over $40,000 and up to $200,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Award Floor: $5,000
Deadline for Applications: See Application deadlines section
Email: Kampalagrants@state.gov
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Public Diplomacy Grant Program for projects ranging in value from $5,000 to $40,000. Projects for greater values will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grants are intended for committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and academic institutions. Awards to individuals will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. All grantees must have a non-profit status.
Notice: For Fiscal Year 2022 all proposals submitted in response to this Annual Program Statement must include a contingency plan describing how the proposed activity would be implemented in the event that COVID-19 related health restrictions are in place during the anticipated period of performance.
NOFO | Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program 2022 Funding Opportunity | Closing: 15 December, 2021
The U.S. Embassy Kampala Small Grants Office announces an open competition for registered organizations interested in submitting applications for the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help (SSH) Program, which supports small-scale, community-based initiatives that promote self- reliance, foster development, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities. Projects should also include significant community contributions in cash, labor, or materials. The SSH philosophy is to help communities to help themselves. For the SSH Program in 2022, U.S. Embassy Kampala will prioritize projects that focus on micro- infrastructure that will benefit the greatest number of people in rural communities. All applications will be accepted, but priority will be given to those applications that meet the aforementioned criteria.
B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION
U.S. Embassy Kampala expects to have approximately $50,000 available to support five to eight organizations, subject to the availability of funding. Grants are typically between $2,000 and $10,000 per project. Project proposals should include a period of performance starting after September 2022 and concluding by September 2023.
Get Detailed information on this Notice of Funding Opportunity Here.
This notice is subject to availability of funding.
Emerging Community Leaders Training Program NOFO | Closing: August 20, 2021, 11:59p.m. (UTC +3)
Emerging Community Leaders Training Program | Detailed NOFO Page
The U.S. Mission in Uganda’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a training program for emerging community leaders 19 – 24 years of age from across Uganda focused on youth development and civic engagement. This award is intended for committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and academic institutions. Awards to individuals will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. All grantees must have a non-profit status.
Notice: For Fiscal Year 2021 all proposals submitted in response to this NOFO must include a contingency plan describing in detail how the proposed activity would be implemented in the event that COVID-19 related health restrictions are in place during the anticipated period of performance.
PEPFAR UGANDA COMMUNITY GRANTS TO COMBAT HIV/AIDS
PEPFAR Uganda Funding Opportunity is now open to proposals | Detailed NOFO
U.S. Embassy, Kampala PEPFAR Uganda Small Grants Office is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Community Grants to Combat HIV/AIDS Program. This is an open competition. Outlined in this announcement are PEPFAR Uganda’s funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on and the procedures for submitting a proposal. Please note the application closing date has been extended to August 15, 2021.No applications will be accepted after that date.Community Grants | U.S. Embassy in Uganda (usembassy.gov)
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Program 2021 | Closing 31 March, 2021
Funding Opportunity: U.S. Mission Kampala will be accepting applications March 1- 31, 2021 for the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (SSH) Program. This program aims to support a wide variety of small-scale, community-based initiatives that promote self-reliance, foster development, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities. Previously funded efforts include development projects (schools, health clinics, wells), projects that increase employment by helping communities develop marketable skills (village craft centers, agricultural cooperatives), and projects that focus on women’s empowerment and the environment.
Please find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, application instructions and templates for this year’s Self Help grant process here: https://ug.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo-ambassadors-special-self-help-program-2021-closing-31-march-2021/. Applications must be received after 12:00am on Monday, March 1, 2021 and before 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Any applications received before the start date or after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants who applied last year must submit a new application to be considered for this year. Due to the large number of proposals we receive, we are only able to contact the selected grantees. Thank you for your interest in the program, and we look forward to reviewing your application.
For SSH 2021, we will prioritize projects focusing on gender equality and women’s empowerment. All applications will be accepted, but priority will be given to those two focus areas.
Please note: This call for applications does not constitute a guarantee that any proposals will be funded. The number and total value of the final awards is dependent on available funds.
To find the Notice of Funding, the application and Budget annex templates, please click here:
The Small Grants Program at U.S. Mission Uganda consists of two small-scale development funds. The goal of these funds is to assist and encourage communities in becoming self-reliant, improve basic socio-economic conditions, decrease the impact of the global AIDS pandemic, and create opportunities for a brighter future for orphans and vulnerable children.
Uganda: DHAPP—Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) Partnership for Sustainable HIV Epidemic Control
NOTE: Application submissions for this narrative are due by 5pm ET on January 27, 2021. Submission received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.
Introduction The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been devastating and negatively affected many militaries and other uniformed organizations worldwide by reducing military readiness, limiting deployments, causing physical and emotional decline in infected individuals and their families, posing risks to military personnel and their extended communities, and impeding peacekeeping activities. As HIV management improves, many of these impacts are disappearing, however, militaries now need to sustain life-long HIV treatment for their HIV-infected beneficiaries in addition to other long-term chronic disease management issues.
Download Detailed Grant Solicitation Document | Uganda DHAPP_RAA PA_2020_ 28 Dec 2020 Revision
Visit Grants.gov for DHAPP details
The U.S. Government (USG) has a long history of international collaboration and partnerships in the fight against HIV/AIDS, providing funding, technical assistance, and program support. These collaborations are all contributing to HIV epidemic control.
U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration 2021 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees | Closing: Friday, January 29, 2021
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2021 Julia Taft Fund for Refugees.
What is the Julia Taft Fund for Refugees? The Julia Taft Fund for Refugees is an initiative by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) to respond to critical unmet needs of refugees. Created in 2000, the Julia Taft Fund for Refugees supports projects that fill gaps in refugee services not already being addressed by other organizations and that can be filled locally. Successful projects are those that are not being addressed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), other international organizations, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are already receiving U.S. government funding.
NOFO: Mobile Bus (Nile Explorer 2.0) Program Operation | Closing: September 1, 2020 by 11:59 PM (UTC+3)
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The U.S. Embassy, Kampala, Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce an open competition to manage a mobile American Space. The “Nile Explorer” is a large bus decorated in red, white, and blue. It sparks excitement for learning, and particularly STEM learning, as it travels the country with computers, books, and other educational games and resources. It has been in operation since 2017. This bus travels throughout Uganda, promoting American culture and values while conducting programming for primary and secondary students in four major areas: American culture, STEM, literacy and a love of reading, and life skills. The bus occasionally supports other U.S. mission initiatives like educational advising (EducationUSA), limited-duration thematic programs like the 16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence, or special events like concerts or festival appearances. The programming is supported by a staff of instructors and a collection of materials like books, periodicals, films, computers with internet access, and games such as building bricks. This connects Ugandans in underserved areas with educational opportunities and serving as a program venue for U.S. Embassy Staff and visiting speakers. The bus has benefitted from coordination with U.S. Peace Corps volunteers in schools across Uganda, but as Peace Corps operations are currently suspended due to COVID-19, proposals should not depend upon this resource to coordinate visits or liaise with teachers and school administrators.
Funding Opportunity Number: SFOP0006738
Opportunity title: Building Tolerance in Education Systems in Uganda
Closing date: June 2, 2020
Funding opportunity description: This two-step research and capacity building and curriculum development program will help inform key Ugandan decision-makers’ efforts to (a) understand the sources of materials and training in Ugandan primary and secondary Islamic education systems and (b) develop strategies to integrate concepts of inclusion, pluralism, and religious tolerance in primary and secondary education curricula in religious and secular schools. The first component will assess the diverse range of religious curricula and instruction in Uganda, initially focusing on primary and secondary Islamic schools. The second component will work with CSO, Embassy staff, and Ugandan stakeholders to facilitate activities in Uganda, which may include providing technical assistance in drafting curriculum guidelines, providing input into teacher training curriculum, instructional quality assurance, assessment consistency, policy support, or other activities, in order to increase religious tolerance, pluralism, inclusion, and critical thinking in education curricula in all (both religious and secular) classroom settings.
Funding Opportunity: U.S. Mission Kampala will be accepting applications March 1- 31, 2020 for the Ambassador’s Special Self Help (SSH) Program. This program aims to support a wide variety of small-scale, community-based initiatives that promote self-reliance, foster development, and promise an immediate and dramatic effect on local communities. Previously funded efforts include development projects (schools, health clinics, wells), projects that increase employment by helping communities develop marketable skills (village craft centers, agricultural cooperatives), and projects that focus on women’s empowerment and the environment.
Please find the Notice of Funding Opportunity, application instructions and templates for this year’s Self Help grant process here: https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/kampala/grant-programs/self-help-grant/. Applications must be received after 12:00am on Sunday, March 1, 2020 and before 11:59pm on Monday, March 31, 2020. Any applications received before the start date or after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants who applied last year must submit a new application to be considered for this year. Due to the large number of proposals we receive, we are only able to contact the selected grantees. Thank you for your interest in the program, and we look forward to reviewing your application.
For SSH 2020, we will prioritize projects focusing on gender equality, women’s empowerment, and environmental protection/impact. Applications in other focus areas will be considered as well.
Please note: This call for applications does not constitute a guarantee that any proposals will be funded. The number and total value of the final awards is dependent on available funds.
The Small Grants Program at U.S. Mission Uganda consists of two small-scale development funds. The goal of these funds is to assist and encourage communities in becoming self-reliant, improve basic socio-economic conditions, decrease the impact of the global AIDS pandemic, and create opportunities for a brighter future for orphans and vulnerable children.
Embassy Kampala expects to have approximately $50,000 available to support five to eight organizations, subject to the availability of funding. Grants are typically between $5,000 and $10,000 per project. Project proposals should include a period of performance starting after September 2020 and concluding by September 2021.
PEPFAR UGANDA COMMUNITY GRANTS TO COMBAT HIV/AIDS
PEPFAR Uganda Small Grants Notice Of Funding Opportunity FY-2019
This Notice of Funding closed on August 30, 2019. If you submitted a proposal, the PEPFAR Uganda office will contact you in the coming months.
AMBASSADOR’S SPECIAL SELF-HELP FUND
Provides funding to help community-based organizations launch small-scale sustainable development projects for income generation and quality of life improvements.
SMALL GRANTS AND PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS
The Peace Corps is a U.S. Government Volunteer agency that provides service opportunity for motivated American changemakers to immerse themselves in service for two years in a community abroad, working side by side with local communities to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation. The agency currently operates in over 60 countries around the world, and first established a presence in Uganda in 1964. Peace Corps Uganda has more than 165 Peace Corps Volunteers based in over 50 districts around the country, focusing on capacity building in agribusiness, education, and health. Whereas Peace Corps is not a funding agency, it is an integral part of the U.S. mission’s vision of realizing a stronger Uganda one community at a time. Please contact Peace Corps Uganda to find out more about partnering opportunities by visiting their website at https://www.peacecorps.gov/uganda/ or email at info@ug.peacecorps.gov.
Fraud and Scam Warning:
The U.S. Embassy never asks for any form of payment or registration fee related to Embassy grants or the grant application process. Payments should never be given to a third party in connection to U.S. Embassy grants. Any communication from the U.S. Embassy concerning your grant or grant application will only come from official U.S. government emails, which end in @state.gov. If you suspect you are a target of fraud, please contact the Small Grants office at the U.S. Embassy.
