[U.S. Mission to Zambia](https://zm.usembassy.gov)

April 24, 2026

$10,000–$28,000 total; one award; no cost sharing required

Supports a partner to manage and disburse EducationUSA program funds in Zambia, connecting students to U.S. educational opportunities and strengthening bilateral ties.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Zambia supports a partner organization to implement and manage the EducationUSA advising program, including the Opportunity Funds initiative, in collaboration with the Kucetekela Foundation. The program aims to connect qualified Zambian students—especially high-achieving, financially limited individuals—with educational opportunities at U.S. colleges, universities, and accredited U.S.-affiliated institutions abroad. By facilitating international enrollment, the program advances U.S. economic prosperity, supports job creation, and strengthens global competitiveness, while also building long-term professional and institutional ties between Zambia and the United States. The selected organization will work closely with the U.S. Embassy’s Education Outreach Coordinator to disburse funds and administer program activities. --- ## Due Dates - Full application due: April 24, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $28,000 - Award ceiling: $28,000 - Award floor: $10,000 - Expected number of awards: 1 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants: Nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Additional requirements: Organizations must have substantial experience administering U.S. government funds for educational programming --- ## Application Process - Submit a full application by April 24, 2026, following the guidelines provided in the proposal template. - Required documents include: - Proposal narrative (maximum 10 pages) - Detailed budget using the provided template - Organizational information and supporting documentation (e.g., registration, financial management systems) - Applicants must demonstrate capacity to manage U.S. government funds and experience in educational programming. - Applications are submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361844). --- ## Additional Information - The Kucetekela Foundation will serve as a third-party recipient to disburse award funds as directed by the U.S. Embassy’s Education Outreach Coordinator. - The program’s objectives include advancing economic, strategic, and educational ties between the U.S. and Zambia. - Construction costs are not allowable. - Indirect costs are permitted per federal guidelines (up to 15% de minimis if no NICRA). --- ## External Links - [U.S. Mission to Zambia (Funder Home)](https://zm.usembassy.gov) - [Official Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361844) - [Proposal Template (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/1.-KF-Proposal-Template.docx) - [Budget Form (XLSX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/3.-KF-Budget-Form.xlsx) - [Applicant Organization Information Template (DOCX)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/2.-KF-Applicant-Organization-Information-(AOI)-Survey.docx) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|--------------|----------------------------------|---------------| | Austin G Ngoma | Grantor, EducationUSA Coordinator | [Lusaka@EducationUSA.org](mailto:Lusaka@EducationUSA.org) | 2601357407 | | U.S. Mission to Zambia (general) | — | [AFCPLusaka@state.gov](mailto:AFCPLusaka@state.gov) | (260)-211-357-000 |

Zambia EdUSA Programming with Kucetekela Foundation

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