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U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement

ID: PD-003-FY2024 • Type: Posted
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Description

The U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to implement cultural or educational programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Costa Rica. A SOI should include cultural, exchange, and outreach activities that promote shared values and people-to-people ties between the United States and Costa Rica. The thematic areas for the projects must be aligned with Public Diplomacy priorities and the strategic goals of U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica detailed below.

The submission of the Statement of Interest (SOI) is the first of a two-step process for successful proposals. Applicants must submit a concise one to two-page Statement of Interest that clearly communicates program ideas, objectives, target audiences, and a general budget overview. Applicants should not submit a detailed, full proposal at this stage. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the submission of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before a final funding decision is made.

Priority Program Areas:

Programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility including but not limited to: skills building programming, awareness-building, cultural

programming, sports, countering gender-based violence, or educational opportunities.

Programs that promote shared Unites States and Costa Rican values through English language learning, the arts, music, sports, entrepreneurship, STEAM education, and university preparation skills.

Activities that foster long-term student and academic collaboration between U.S. and Costa Rican universities, technical schools, and community colleges, particularly in the fields of STEAM, semi-conductor workforce development, and English language teaching.

Activities that increase media literacy and/or combat the spread of disinformation.

Background
The U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State is seeking organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to implement cultural or educational programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Costa Rica. The thematic areas for the projects must be aligned with Public Diplomacy priorities and the strategic goals of U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity seeks programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, shared values between the United States and Costa Rica, long-term student and academic collaboration between U.S. and Costa Rican universities, technical schools, and community colleges, activities that increase media literacy and/or combat the spread of disinformation.
The target audiences include women and girls, migrant-receiving communities, Afro-descendant populations, indigenous communities, youth from underserved communities, cultural and educational leaders, next generation leaders, media organizations, and journalists.
Eligible activities include public-facing programs with U.S. subject matter experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, workshops, academic and professional lectures and seminars, skills building and education programs for technology-based job skills, awareness-building campaigns, professional and academic exchanges and programs, artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, exhibitions.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations with programming experience, individuals representing legally registered entities (not individuals representing an organization to circumvent the fact their organization is not a legally registered entity), educational institutions.
For-profit entities, commercial entities, foreign governments, and international organizations are not eligible for PD funding.

Period of Performance
The length of performance period is 12 months or less with an anticipated program start date after August 30, 2024.

Grant Value
Total amount available is $50,000 with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $35,000 to a maximum of $50,000.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Education
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
Mandatory
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/5/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PD-003-FY2024 for U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement with funding of $50,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $35,000 and $50,000.

Timing

Posted Date
April 5, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 15, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
April 16, 2024, 3:08 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
July 14, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Individuals
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Registered not-for-profit organizations· Non- governmental organizations with programming experience· Individuals (Note: We cannot accept applications from individuals who are representing an organization to circumvent the fact their organization is not a legally registered entity.)· Educational institutionsNote: For-profit entities, commercial entities, foreign governments, and international organizations are not eligible for PD funding.For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$50,000
Floor
$35,000
Estimated Program Funding
$50,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
GABRIELA M OTAROLA Grantor
Contact Email
pagrantapplications@state.gov
Email Description
San Jose PA Grant Applications
Contact Phone
50625192212

Documents

Posted documents for PD-003-FY2024

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