2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference
ID: 353999Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to the Philippines (DOS-PHL)

Award Range

$0 - $40K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353999
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to the Philippines is inviting proposals for the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference, aimed at fostering collaboration among university leaders and American Corner staff through strategic planning and capacity-building activities. The conference, which will take place over three days, requires a grantee to manage logistics, travel arrangements, and program development, with a focus on priority areas such as women in STEM, entrepreneurship, and climate change. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $40,000, with applications due by June 8, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the U.S. Embassy's Public Affairs Section at GrantsManila@state.gov for further information.

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    NOFO_2024.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is seeking proposals for the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference, with a funding opportunity number of 24-PHL-ACC and a deadline for applications by June 08, 2024. The maximum award amount is $40,000. The conference aims to gather university leaders and American Corner staff for strategic planning, networking, and capacity-building activities. Eligible applicants include individuals and non-profit organizations with experience in managing at least 40 participants. The proposal should include detailed program goals, activities, monitoring, and evaluation plans, alongside a budget narrative. Priority topics for the conference are women in STEM, entrepreneurship, innovation, peace education, and climate change. Applicants must possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered at SAM.gov. Proposals will be reviewed based on criteria such as organizational capacity, program feasibility, alignment with priority themes, and budget realism. A technical panel will evaluate and notify applicants of their proposal’s status within 90 days of the submission deadline. Selected organizations must comply with U.S. Department of State terms and conditions and will receive funding through a Cooperative Agreement for project implementation.
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    SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
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