Overview
Donor: | U.S. Mission to Morocco |
Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
Donor base: | United States |
Reference number: | PAS-MOROCCO-FY24-09 |
Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
Deadline: | 02.09.2024 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
Minimum grant size: | 30.000$ |
Total available budget: | 40.000$ |
Funding type: | Grants |
Maximum grant size: | 40.000$ |
Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Children & Youth
- Research, Technology & Innovation
Project Locations
Africa
Morocco
Description
1) Objective
The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco is pleased to announce an open grant competition to award a cooperative agreement to organize the “SportTech Entrepreneurship Program.” The Embassy’s Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed, and organized civil-society organizations to implement the “SportTech Entrepreneurship Program” a grant aimed at leveraging the transformative power of sports and technology to empower Moroccan youth through a U.S.-Morocco collaboration. It will bring two U.S. sports technology experts to Morocco to conduct workshops and training sessions, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the participants.
This program aligns with Morocco’s hosting of major sporting events, like the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and the FIFA World Cup in 2030, capitalizing on these opportunities to showcase national advancements in sports and technology. The program’s goal is to drive economic growth, create jobs, and enhance education, positioning Morocco as a leading sports technology hub in Africa and strengthening U.S.-Morocco bilateral relations.
2) Eligibility
Eligible applicants are Moroccan Non-Profit NGOs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that are committed, organized, and fully registered with SAM.gov. Individual applicants, as well as U.S. organizations and NGOs, are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Morocco.
4) Budget
The total available funding for the program is $40,000, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $30,000 to a maximum of $40,000. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, with the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Office actively involved in the award implementation.
5) Application
Interested organizations must submit their applications by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov by September 2, 2024. The application must include mandatory forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B), an organizational information form, a project narrative, a detailed program proposal, a budget proposal in USD, CVs of key personnel, and final registration papers.