U.S. Government Alumni Small Grants Competition
ID: 354721Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (DOS-WHA)

Award Range

$1K - $10K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354721

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=6b7f0ba6472286504f681864336d43e1&view=Default
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 5, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs is offering the U.S. Government Alumni Small Grants Competition. This grant opportunity aims to create partnerships and promote common objectives and exchanges between the United States and The Bahamas. The grants will be awarded based on the availability of funds. The U.S. Embassy in Nassau seeks to inform and share information about the United States with audiences in The Bahamas, focusing on culture, society, government, economics, and political systems. The grants require proposals to include American content, such as experts in U.S. policy, academia, culture, and economics, the use of U.S. training models or materials, exchanges with U.S. institutions, or promotion of U.S. culture and art. The opportunity is open to individuals who have participated in U.S. government-sponsored programs. Bahamian alumni can submit proposals as individuals or as the head of an NGO. The funding priorities include entrepreneurship support programs for women and girls, promoting inclusivity, integrating marginalized groups into communities, preparing Bahamian youth for leadership in the global economy, promoting environmental conservation and combating climate change, and supporting the work of Bahamian civil society organizations. For more information and to apply, visit the link.

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