# Youth Empowerment_Virtual Exchange Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/s-dr860-21-nofo-004-youth-empowerment-virtual-exchange-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333314

> U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on June 4, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | S-DR860-21-NOFO-004 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 4, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

•Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations•Public and private educational institutions•Individuals

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a virtual or hybrid exchange program focused on the U.S. Embassy integrated country strategy goals including gender-based violence, public health, environment, climate change, energy, democracy, transparency, citizen security, LGBTQI rights, and access to education for vulnerable populations and leadership development for vulnerable youth. This program will involve students from U.S. and Dominican higher education institutions, with a particular emphasis on engaging students from underserved communities. Students should conclude the program with group presentations that allow them to engage with their peers from different backgrounds (either U.S. or Dominican background) and highlight the results of their learning experience. Please carefully follow all instructions below: The U.S. Embassy, Santo Domingo seeks proposals from U.S. and/or Dominican-based higher education institutions that meet all eligibility requirements outlined below. Organizations should submit proposals via email to SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov by June 4, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Background In the past year, the region has experienced many devastating moments that have challenged the United States and the Dominican Republic socio-economic systems. Many problems have emerged such as a global pandemic, a crushing economic downturn, a crisis in racial justice and a worsen climate emergency. Due to these issues, the future of the emerging generations has been blurred, affecting the job opportunities, worsening the economy and creating disadvantaged time for the vulnerable and underserved minority groups and communities. Education provides an opportunity to foment collaboration between students from different countries that address the most demanding challenges including gender-based violence, public health, environment, climate change, energy, democracy, transparency, citizen security, LGBTQI rights, and access to education for vulnerable populations and leadership development for vulnerable youth. Project Purpose: The goal of this virtual exchange program is to connect U.S. and Dominican higher education institutions to work with students on skill-building for U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is S-DR860-21-NOFO-004 still open?

No. It closed on June 4, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Youth Empowerment_Virtual Exchange Program?

U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Youth Empowerment_Virtual Exchange Program?

Closed June 4, 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 $50,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### 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.