Opportunity Information: Apply for AFYDE JTF GR POLECON 2023
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Cameroon (Political and Economic Section at the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde), is inviting local organizations to apply for a small grant under the FY 2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund. This is an open competition intended to support practical, community-based projects that directly benefit refugees or returnees living in Cameroon, alongside members of the host communities. A key requirement is that projects must include at least 50 refugees or returnees as direct beneficiaries, meaning the program design should clearly show who will be served, how many people will be reached, and how refugee/returnee participation is built into activities and outcomes.
The opportunity is focused specifically on refugees and returnees, and it draws a firm line around who is eligible to be targeted. Proposals that primarily serve internally displaced persons (IDPs), stateless persons, or vulnerable migrants are explicitly not eligible under this fund, even if the needs are similar. The Embassy is also signaling strong interest in projects that improve equal access to protection, assistance, and longer-term solutions for refugees who may face heightened risks or barriers, including LGBTQI individuals, persons with disabilities, older persons, and women and girls. Applicants can propose projects in one or several sectors, including WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), education, health, vocational training, income-generating activities, or other relevant social issues that affect refugee well-being and integration with host communities.
Financially, this is a grant opportunity with an award ceiling of USD 25,000, and the Embassy anticipates making one award. The funding opportunity number is AFYDE JTF GR POLECON 2023, and it is listed under CFDA 19.517. The posting was created on December 15, 2022, with an original application deadline of January 13, 2023. Because this is a Julia Taft Refugee Fund call, the Embassy notes that it expected to receive program funding before September 30, 2023, but awards are contingent on the U.S. government actually releasing the funds. In other words, even if an application is strong and responsive, no grant will be issued if the program funding is not approved.
In practical terms, a competitive application for this call would be one that clearly demonstrates a refugee/returnee-centered beneficiary base (meeting the 50-person minimum), includes host community engagement to reduce tensions and improve social cohesion, and presents realistic activities and measurable results within a small-grant budget. It would also need to show that the project does not shift the primary focus to excluded populations like IDPs or stateless persons, and that the proposed approach is feasible for a local organization to implement within the likely timeline and funding constraints.Apply for AFYDE JTF GR POLECON 2023
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Cameroon in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Julia Taft Refugee Notice of Funding Opportunity, POL/ECON, U.S. Embassy Yaounde" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 15, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 13, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: FY 2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund (U.S. Mission to Cameroon) Small Grants
1) Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Cameroon, specifically the Political and Economic Section at the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde.
2) What is the name of the funding program?
This opportunity is under the FY 2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund.
3) What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support practical, community-based projects that directly benefit refugees or returnees living in Cameroon, together with members of the host communities.
4) Is this an open competition?
Yes. The Embassy describes it as an open competition for local organizations to apply for a small grant.
5) Who should be the primary beneficiaries of funded projects?
Funded projects must directly benefit refugees or returnees living in Cameroon. Host community members can also benefit, but the project must be refugee/returnee-centered.
6) What is the minimum number of refugee/returnee direct beneficiaries required?
Projects must include at least 50 refugees or returnees as direct beneficiaries.
7) What does "direct beneficiaries" mean in this call?
Based on the call text, direct beneficiaries are the people the project is designed to serve directly through its activities and outcomes. The application should clearly show who will be served, how many people will be reached, and how refugee/returnee participation is built into activities and results.
8) Can projects primarily target internally displaced persons (IDPs)?
No. Proposals that primarily serve IDPs are explicitly not eligible under this fund, even if the needs are similar.
9) Can projects primarily target stateless persons?
No. Proposals that primarily serve stateless persons are explicitly not eligible under this fund.
10) Can projects primarily target vulnerable migrants?
No. Proposals that primarily serve vulnerable migrants are explicitly not eligible under this fund.
11) If a project includes multiple groups, how strict is the eligibility line?
The opportunity draws a firm line around eligible target groups. A competitive and eligible proposal must not shift the primary focus to excluded populations (such as IDPs, stateless persons, or vulnerable migrants). The project must remain centered on refugees/returnees and meet the minimum refugee/returnee direct beneficiary requirement.
12) Does the Embassy encourage inclusion of host communities?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes projects that benefit refugees/returnees alongside members of host communities and highlights host community engagement to reduce tensions and improve social cohesion.
13) Are certain refugee groups prioritized for improved access and protection?
Yes. The Embassy signals strong interest in projects that improve equal access to protection, assistance, and longer-term solutions for refugees who may face heightened risks or barriers, including LGBTQI individuals, persons with disabilities, older persons, and women and girls.
14) What kinds of sectors or activities are eligible?
Applicants may propose projects in one or several sectors, including WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), education, health, vocational training, income-generating activities, or other relevant social issues affecting refugee well-being and integration with host communities.
15) Does the call require projects to be community-based and practical?
Yes. The call specifically supports practical, community-based projects with direct benefits for refugees/returnees (and host communities).
16) What is the maximum grant amount?
The award ceiling is USD 25,000.
17) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making one award.
18) What is the funding opportunity number for this call?
The funding opportunity number is AFYDE JTF GR POLECON 2023.
19) What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.517.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created on December 15, 2022.
21) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was January 13, 2023.
22) Are awards guaranteed if an application is strong?
No. The Embassy states that awards are contingent on the U.S. government releasing the funds. Even a strong and responsive application will not receive a grant if program funding is not approved.
23) What does "contingent on funding" mean for applicants?
It means the Embassy expected to receive program funding before September 30, 2023, but the grant can only be issued if the U.S. government approves and releases the funds for the program.
24) What characteristics are implied for a competitive application?
Based on the description, a competitive application would: (1) clearly demonstrate a refugee/returnee-centered beneficiary base and meet the minimum of 50 refugee/returnee direct beneficiaries; (2) include host community engagement to reduce tensions and strengthen social cohesion; (3) propose realistic activities and measurable results that fit a small-grant budget; and (4) avoid shifting the primary focus to ineligible groups such as IDPs, stateless persons, or vulnerable migrants.
25) What does the Embassy expect regarding project design and measurement?
The call stresses clarity on who will be served, how many people will be reached, and how refugee/returnee participation is built into activities and outcomes, along with realistic activities and measurable results within the small-grant budget.
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