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U.S. Embassy Managua Annual Program Statement

ID: PDS-MGA-APS-FY25-01 • Type: Posted

Description

U.S. Embassy Managua of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for funding to carry out a project that advances U.S. public diplomacy priorities and reinforces ties between the people of the United States and Nicaragua. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise 1-4 page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate projects idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal and will not result in a federal assistance award at this step.

The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit project ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their project idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision(s) are made.

Please click on the "Related Documents" tab to download the full announcement and sample Statement of Interest form. Completed Statement of Interest forms should be submitted to PASManagua@state.gov with the subject header "APS Statement of Interest [PROJECT NAME]."

Background
The U.S. Embassy Managua of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for funding to carry out projects that advance U.S. public diplomacy priorities and reinforce ties between the people of the United States and Nicaragua.

The goal is to support well-conceived projects that promote increased understanding of the United States among the Nicaraguan public.

Grant Details
Applicants must submit a concise 1-4 page statement of interest that clearly communicates project ideas and objectives. The SOI process allows for project ideas to be evaluated before developing a full proposal application.

Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals after a merit review of eligible SOIs. Proposed projects should address one or more priority program objectives: promoting information integrity, fostering economic prosperity, and encouraging safe and legal migration.

Projects may include U.S. experts or organizations to enhance understanding of U.S. policies.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, commercial educational and cultural organizations with not-for-profit activities, and individuals. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The length of performance period is up to 12 months, with an anticipated project start date of August 1, 2025.

Grant Value
Awards may range from $20,000 – $80,000 for organizations and $20,000 – $50,000 for individuals, depending on availability of funds.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed in Nicaragua.
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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 1/10/25 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PDS-MGA-APS-FY25-01 for U.S. Embassy Managua Annual Program Statement. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 10, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 15, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Jan. 10, 2025, 11:45 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
June 14, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Individuals
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Commercial educational and cultural organizations with not-for-profit activities;• Individuals

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$80,000
Floor
$20,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Carlsky Belizaire Grantor
Contact Email
pasmanagua@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries
Contact Phone
505225271007696

Documents

Posted documents for PDS-MGA-APS-FY25-01

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