The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, under the auspices of the Office of the Regional Refugee Coordinator, is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund.
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What is the Julia Taft Refugee Fund?
The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is an initiative by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) to respond to critical unmet needs of refugees. Created in 2000, the Julia Taft Refugee Fund awards grants of up to $25,000 per project to support one-time interventions that respond to gaps in refugee services. The Julia Taft Refugee Fund supports projects not already being addressed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or other international organizations.
NOTE: This notice is subject to the availability of funding.
What types of projects in Uganda have been funded through the Julia Taft Refugee Fund in the past?
Past grant recipients have implemented projects focused on establishing legal aid clinics, vocational training, establishing community centers, human rights education, environmental improvements, and menstrual health management.
Who is Eligible to apply for 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund?
The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is limited to registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with at least 1-2 years of experience working in Uganda.
- Preference will be given to local NGOs.
- Note that the Julia Taft Refugee Fund is meant to cover a one-time intervention and will not support a program for more than one year.
- The requested funds cannot exceed more than $25,000 USD. The 12-month performance period will begin July/August 2024.
Application Submission: The grant application package should be emailed to KampalaPRM@state.gov by 18:00 on February 20, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Please use the form provided. This document should not exceed 3 pages.
For More Information about Julia Taft Fund Refugees Fund 2024, Visit The U.S Embassy’s official website | 2024 Julia Taft Refugee Fund
