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PD-001-FY2022: U.S. Embassy San Jose PD Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed July 15, 2022 Opportunity PD-001-FY2022 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Costa Rica notices from 2022.

• Award ceiling$50,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Total funding$150,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

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)

Proposals should be submitted only to: PAgrantapplications@state.gov The Public Diplomacy Section will consider applications from the U.S. and Costa Rica. Individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, and civil society/non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Note: U.S. and Costa Rican NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference (through merit review) will be given to Costa Rican NGOs or partnerships that develop capacity with Costa Rican NGOs. Third country organizations and individuals are not eligible. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Proposals should be submitted only to: PAgrantapplications@state.gov Purpose of Small Grants: PD San Jose invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Costa Rica through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an U.S. cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Target Audiences in Costa Rica: Women and girls; Migrant populations; Afro-descendant populations; Indigenous communities; Youth from underserved communities; Rural and semi-rural populations outside the San Jose metropolitan area; NGOs and think tanks; National and regional media; Cultural and educational leaders; Next generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, university campus leaders) Activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to: Public-facing programs that include U.S. subject matter experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, workshops, etc; Academic and professional lectures and seminars; Skills building and education programs that help young people learn technology-based job skills; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of our exchange programs. COVID-19 Special Announcement to All Potential Applicants: In light of the restrictive travel and public gathering environments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy in San Jose expects interested applicants to submit proposals that include a virtual programming option. Depending upon the public health restrictions in force at the time the program takes place, applicants should have plans to execute in-person, hybrid, or virtual programming in compliance with COVID health and safety guidelines issued by the Government of Costa Rica. Please reflect these options in the budget submitted. As always, submitted budgets are subject to negotiation and approval by the Grants Officer before finalizing any grant award. Other Eligibility Requirements: All organizations are required to register for identification codes with DUNS, NCAGE, and SAM. (Note: This requirement does NOT apply to individuals.) The codes are free of charge.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.