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Julia Taft Refugee Fund

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The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), announced that it is accepting proposals through the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from prospective partners working to protect and assist refugees in Brazil.

This support is intended to address low-cost gaps in refugee protection and assistance and respond to urgent needs not covered by larger multilateral refugee programs.

Proposals must be submitted by May 12 to SingKeyGC@state.gov. Minimum award: US$5,000. Maximum award: US$25,000. For more information, visit: https://br.usembassy.gov

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