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| Study Abroad: 2021 USADF-Citi Foundation Grants for Pathways to Progress Program |
USADF is an independent US Government agency established by the US Congress to support and invest in African-owned and African-led enterprises that improve the lives and livelihoods of people in underserved communities in Africa.
If you have not received a notification from USADF by December 31, 2021, you have not moved to the next stage of consideration.
Up to US $ 10K in funding is available for social ventures that are:
100% African-owned and -managed
Impact-driven
Working with underserved and at-risk communities
Revenue-generating
Summary
Host: USADF
Category: Grant | Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Reward: US $ 10,000
Deadline: November 17, 2021
Details
What we are looking for:
Viability of the proposed business or social venture.
Proven success, including the applicant’s related experience and ability to execute.
Impact – the potential for impact and a demonstration of how the venture will improve and change underserved and at-risk communities in which the grants are implemented, especially displaced people, child soldiers, young women, youth, and any other locally marginalized groups.
Unmet Need – The degree to which the venture addresses unmet needs of underserved and at-risk communities and / or market demand.
Sustainability – How sustainable is the venture and / or organization? “Donor dependent” organizations will not be selected.
Scholarship Requirements
In order to be eligible to apply for this offer, check below:
All non-governmental sectors
Venture must be African-owned and -managed, based in, and operating in Kenya, Uganda, or Senegal
One application allowed per business that is no more than US $ 10,000
Application instructions:
For start-up organizations, your submission must document the steps, timeline, and projected date when your registration will be adjudicated
For existing businesses / organizations, your submission must include the following information from your organization:
Financial statements for the last 2 years, including tax clearance certificate from the last year
Registration document
Completed grant application form in English or French
Method of Application
Submit all documents in one e-mail by November 17, 2021 to the e-mail address below with the subject USADF-Citi Foundation GRANT APPLICATION – Applicant Name .
Uganda: [email protected]
Kenya: [email protected]
Senegal: [email protected]
The application has two parts. You must complete and submit both parts (the Microsoft Word document and the Excel financial document) for USADF to consider your application.
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