Annual Program Statement
ID: 359024Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Venezuela (DOS-VEN)

Award Range

$10K - $25K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359024
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Venezuela is offering a grant opportunity through its 2025 VAU Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement, aimed at enhancing people-to-people ties between the United States and Venezuela. Eligible applicants, including registered non-profit organizations and educational institutions, are invited to submit proposals that focus on higher education cooperation, emphasizing shared values and building networks that contribute to mutual prosperity and safety. The total funding available is $100,000, with individual awards capped at $25,000, and applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the VAU PDS at VAUPublicEngagement@fan.gov or by phone at 00573223043581.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    VENEZUELA.pdf
    The 2025 VAU Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement, issued by the U.S. Department of State’s Venezuela Affairs Unit, offers funding opportunities aimed at enhancing cooperation between the United States and Venezuela through educational programs. The initiative allows for the submission of proposals by eligible organizations, including registered non-profits and educational institutions, for projects that emphasize higher education collaboration focused on shared values. Funding includes up to $100,000, with individual awards not exceeding $25,000. Applications must adhere to specific guidelines, including providing a clear project outline, goals, and evaluation plans, and must be submitted by June 30, 2025. Notably, cost sharing is not a requirement, but a Unique Entity Identifier and registration in SAM.gov are mandatory for eligibility. Proposals should target areas like university partnerships, curricula development, and intellectual property, while avoiding partisan activities or direct support for mass migration initiatives. The evaluation criteria focus on program feasibility, organizational capacity, budget justification, and sustainability, ensuring each application aligns with U.S. diplomatic priorities.
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