[U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire](https://ci.usembassy.gov)

May 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026

$10,000–$19,000 per award; up to 2 awards; project duration 12–18 months

Supports workforce development and skills-building for Ivoirian youth through American Spaces, emphasizing English, technology, and employability skills.

Applicants may only submit one proposal per organization; cost sharing is encouraged but not required.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Côte d'Ivoire aims to implement a workforce development and skills-building program via the American Spaces network. The program targets university students, educators, and early-career professionals (ages 17–40) in Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, and Korhogo, focusing on employability, English proficiency, and practical technology skills (including AI, coding, and entrepreneurship). The initiative aligns with the U.S. “Freedom 250” celebration and seeks to expand opportunities for American businesses, strengthen commercial ties, and address drivers of irregular migration by equipping Ivoirian youth with market-relevant skills and connecting them to U.S. networks. --- ## Due Dates - May 31, 2026: Deadline for Applications (NOFO overview) - June 15, 2026: Final submission deadline — all applications must be received by this date (Grants.gov and NOFO Section E.4) --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $10,000 to $19,000 per project - Expected number of awards: 2 - Total available funding: $25,000 (pending availability) - Project duration: 12 to 18 months - No cost sharing or matching required, but it is encouraged --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: - U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations - U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions - U.S. or foreign individuals - Ineligible: For-profit entities, organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and institutions of higher education (per Grants.gov listing) - Each organization may submit only one proposal; multiple submissions from the same organization will result in disqualification. - All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov and a valid SAM.gov registration (not required for individuals). - Subcontracting is allowed, but only one non-profit, non-governmental entity can be the prime recipient. - Projects cannot support partisan political activity, charitable/development activities, construction, religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, institutional development, duplication of existing projects, or illegal activities. --- ## Application Process - Required documents: - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) or SF-424-I (for individuals) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) - SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs, if applicable) - Narrative proposal (max 2 pages) addressing objectives, activities, timeline, key personnel, and monitoring/evaluation plan - Detailed budget and budget justification narrative (in USD) - Resumes for key personnel (max 1 page each) or position descriptions - Letters of support from partners, if applicable - Proof of non-profit status and registration documentation - Submission methods: - Email: Submit all materials to [usembgrants@state.gov](mailto:usembgrants@state.gov) (include Funding Opportunity Title and Number in subject line) - Grants.gov: [Apply online](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=362232) - All documents must be in English and budgets in U.S. dollars. - Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered. --- ## Additional Information - The award instrument will be a Fixed Amount Award (FAA) with substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section. - Pre-award costs, construction, and direct social services are not allowable expenses. - Indirect costs are allowed per a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) or up to 15% of modified total direct costs if no NICRA. - Quarterly program and financial reports are required. - Branding and marking requirements must be followed, including use of Freedom 250 logos. - High-risk awardees may have additional reporting or documentation requirements. - Applicants may be subject to vetting for compliance and risk analysis. --- ## External Links - [Grant Listing on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362232) - [U.S. Mission to Côte d'Ivoire (Funder Home)](https://ci.usembassy.gov) - [Full Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/ASSF-NOFO-Final-version.pdf) - [Opportunity in MyGrants Portal](https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=63bed9e71b28cb14e02962cae54bcbee&view=Default) - [Proposal Template (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Proposal-Template.docx) - [Budget Narrative Sample Template (XLSX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/PDS-Budget-Narrative-Sample-Template.xlsx) - [Applicant Organization Information Survey (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Applicant-Organization-Information-(AOI)-Survey.docx) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [usembgrants@state.gov](mailto:usembgrants@state.gov) | | Embassy phone | (225)-224-9400 | | Embassy contact page | [Contact U.S. Embassy Abidjan](https://ci.usembassy.gov/embassy/abidjan/contact/) |

Freedom250 in Cote d'Ivoire American Spaces

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