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Advancing Diversity and Inclusion

ID: LUXEM-PDS-FY23-03 • Type: Posted

Description

The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Advancing Diversity and Inclusion.

The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, including, but not limited to:

  • Programs that address common challenges and share best practices around creating a more effective, equitable, and inclusive society.
  • Programs focused on combatting systemic racism and discrimination and sharing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors.
  • Programs bolstering access to higher education, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and careers, and with an emphasis on greater inclusion for women, people of color, persons with disabilities and other marginalized/minority groups.

All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship.

Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov for details on how to complete the Statement of Interest .

Background
The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg is seeking proposals from organizations to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Advancing Diversity and Inclusion. The programs must engage Luxembourg audiences and include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity aims to support programs that address common challenges, combat systemic racism and discrimination, bolster access to higher education and STEAM education, with an emphasis on greater inclusion for women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized/minority groups. The programs should engage in professional and academic speaker programs, exchanges, public messaging campaigns, cultural and fine arts programming, among others. The length of the performance period is twelve months with award amounts ranging from $3,000.00 to $15,000.00.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, governmental institutions, and individuals who must partner with a Luxembourgish organization if applying as a U.S. organization. All organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The length of the performance period is twelve months.

Grant Value
Awards may range from a minimum of $3,000.00 to a maximum of $15,000.00.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in Luxembourg.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/20/23 the Department of State posted grant opportunity LUXEM-PDS-FY23-03 for Advancing Diversity and Inclusion. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 20, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 15, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 20, 2023, 10:34 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
Sept. 29, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
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
Individuals
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply:• U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations.• Public and private educational institutions.• Public international organizations and governmental institutions.• Individuals U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish organization.For profit organizations are not eligible to apply.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$15,000
Floor
$3,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Christine M Lugrine Grantor
Contact Email
luxembourggrants@state.gov
Email Description
Luxembourg Grants Team
Contact Phone
0035246012327
Additional Information Site
https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/

Documents

Posted documents for LUXEM-PDS-FY23-03

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