PD-EC-NOFO-2024-003: Democracy Projects for Ecuadorian Youth
Closed
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 Ecuador notices from 2024.
U.S. Mission to Ecuador offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $15,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $75,000 in total. Applications closed on June 28, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 10, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$30,000
- Award floor$15,000
- Total funding$75,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 10, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 28, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 28, 2024 |
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)
-Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations. Established, local, grassroots groups (self-help associations, youth groups, community cooperatives) -Individuals -Alumni or alumni teams of a U.S. government-funded and exchange programs.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $30,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Mission to Ecuador announces an open competition to submit project applications to the 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Democracy Projects. We cordially invite individuals, organizations, and alumni to submit proposals aimed at fostering democratic values among the youth. The U.S. Mission in Ecuador seeks innovative projects that actively engage youth across Ecuador’s diverse regions—the coast, highlands, and Amazon. Proposals should creatively promote democratic principles, including civic education and strengthening civic awareness through communication strategies.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
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.
Questions people ask
Is PD-EC-NOFO-2024-003 still open?
No. It closed on June 28, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Democracy Projects for Ecuadorian Youth?
U.S. Mission to Ecuador accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Democracy Projects for Ecuadorian Youth?
Closed June 28, 2024. 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 $30,000 each. About $75,000 in total.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.
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