Empowering Girls in STEM

The Public Affairs Section of the U. S. Consulate General Durban, South Africa of the U. S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to develop and implement a program that will encourage young women in South Africa to pursue careers in Science, Technology,


Engineering, and Math (STEM).

This activity meets the U. S. Mission strategic goal to promote prosperity and good governance in South Africa with the goal of developing a more skilled populace required to create economic growth in South Africa.

The project will include:
· Recruitment of three groups of twenty to forty girls between the ages of eight and thirteen.

· Selection and recruitment of women scientists who can talk about their own careers and experiences as professionals while serving as mentors and presenters.

· Hosting three separate three-day camps designed to expose participants to STEM concepts, activities, and career possibilities.

Please read the full announcement before applying.

Applications should be emailed to DurbanGrants@state.gov.

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Department of State


Agency: Department of State

Office: U.S. Mission to South Africa

Estimated Funding: $12,000





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic

Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following United States and South African organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/grants?id=grants_funding_opportunity&table=u_domestic_funding_opportunity&sys_id=bc3d61ea1bddd45048dbed3ce54bcba0&view=Default

Contact:


Agency Email Description:
Grants Administrator

Agency Email:


Date Posted:
2020-06-15

Application Due Date:


Archive Date:
2020-08-14



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