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PDS-COL-2024-ASACKACC: Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka

Closed Closed July 7, 2024 Opportunity PDS-COL-2024-ASACKACC ☆ 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 Sri Lanka notices from 2024.

• Award ceiling$100,000
• Award floor$50,000
• Total funding$100,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

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Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits.

• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Colombo, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for support of American Spaces in Sri Lanka. There are three awards associated with this funding opportunity: Two support American Corner Kandy with 1) Administrative AND 2) programmatic support for American Corner Kandy; and One supports American Center Colombo with programmatic support. We seek a SINGLE grantee to implement all three awards (through a Cooperative Agreement; with significant Public Diplomacy Section input and assistance). The grantee would issue any necessary sub-awards or sub-grants to support the two American Spaces throughout the grant period. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for American Corner Kandy (ACK) between the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Colombo and Kandy Municipal Council (KMC) the host institution is already in place. The MOU is not a legally binding document and outlines each party’s responsibilities under the partnership, to include the host institution’s contribution to the ACK. Per the MOU, the host institution provides the space/venue for the ACK free of charge. Background: American Spaces are cultural centers based in libraries and other institutions throughout Sri Lanka, providing resources and educational opportunities to their target audience, while also serving as gateways for their audience to learn about American society, culture, and values. American Spaces operate based on the global standards of the American Spaces program. These standards mandate that every American Space offer programming in six core areas: Information about the United States English Language Teaching and Learning EducationUSA Advising Cultural Programs Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs Skills Building The American Spaces standards mandate that American Spaces maintain collections of books, magazines, databases, computer workstations, and an area for programs. All materials and programs at the American Spaces—to include internet access—must be free and open to the public. Project Audience: Primary target audience of American Space programming includes youth between 17 and 35 years old, particularly those with the potential and interest to become local or national leaders. The American Spaces seek to empower youth, and traditionally underrepresented communities including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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

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