AF-DRC-FY21-POL-01: FY 2021 Julia Taft Refugee Fund, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on February 9, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 8, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Award floor$20,000
- Total funding$25,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 9, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 11, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is limited to not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Local NGOs will be given priority.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa awards averaged $1.4 million; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Department of State’s Julia Taft Fund for Refugees responds to gaps in refugee assistance by issuing grants to local NGOs for quick impact projects. The intent of this initiative is to provide Ambassadors with the means to respond to critical gaps that have not been addressed in larger multilateral refugee programs. The funds are meant to support projects that assist refugees or refugee returnees. The target beneficiary base should consist of at least 50 percent refugees or returned refugees Requests to provide funding to populations other than refugees/returnees are discouraged, but exceptions can be made in some regions with "populations of concern" to PRM, such as internally displaced persons (IDPs), vulnerable migrants, and stateless persons. Consideration for support is also given to projects that benefit both populations of concern and their host communities. The fund is not meant as an emergency fund. Examples of activities that can be funded under this program include vocational training programs for refugees, income-generating activities, agricultural support to returnee families. ·
Who has won Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa (19.517) awarded $533 million across 386 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee, Inc. | New York | 34 | $81.6 million |
| Save the Children Federation, Inc. | Connecticut | 26 | $49.9 million |
| Jesuit Refugee Service USA | District of Columbia | 22 | $36.3 million |
| Medical Teams International, Inc | Oregon | 10 | $35.1 million |
| The Lutheran World Federation | 12 | $29.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is AF-DRC-FY21-POL-01 still open?
No. It closed on February 9, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Julia Taft Refugee Fund, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa?
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Julia Taft Refugee Fund, U.S. Embassy Kinshasa?
Closed February 9, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $25,000 each. About $25,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Overseas Refugee Assistance Programs for Africa grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Rescue Committee, Inc., Save the Children Federation, Inc., Jesuit Refugee Service USA. The program made 386 awards worth $533 million in that time.
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