Dominican-U.S. Higher Education Network Building Initiative U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic
The U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic has posted a federal grant opportunity titled "Dominican-U.S. Higher Education Network Building Initiative". This grant aims to strengthen academic ties between Dominican and U.S. universities through faculty workshops, joint training projects, and degree programs. The grant seeks to foster partnerships and regular communication between Dominican and U.S. universities, enhance teaching, research, and administrative skills through workshops and training sessions, promote the benefits of collaborating with U.S. universities, assess existing partnerships and identify opportunities for further internationalization, facilitate dialogue for student and faculty exchanges, develop a platform for communication and resource sharing, organize networking events, and track program success and collect feedback for improvement. The grant has a performance period of 12-18 months and expects to make one award with a funding type of FY24 Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Dominican not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, and public and private educational institutions. Cost sharing is not required but encouraged. The application package is available on the U.S. Embassy website and proposals must be submitted in English, budgets in U.S. dollars, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font. The deadline for submission is August 29, 2024, and materials should be emailed to SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov. The grant will be evaluated based on program idea quality and feasibility, organizational capacity, ability to achieve objectives, budget, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. Grant agreements will be administered by the Grants Officer, and recipients will receive payments based on immediate cash needs with up to 20% withheld until final reports are submitted. Financial and program reports are required as specified in the award document. For further information, contact SantoDomingoGrants@state.gov.
The Uganda USAID-Kampala is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "2024 DRG APS" under the category of Community Development. This Cooperative Agreement aims to increase the sustainability and impact of USAID/Uganda's development assistance through civil society and non-governmental organization partnerships.
The grant focuses on two key areas:
1. MEDIA STRENGTHENING: USAID aims to support a vibrant media environment as a key tenet of a healthy democratic society. The grant seeks to enhance freedom of speech and expression by supporting media organizations, civil society, journalists, and the public.
2. CIVIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT: USAID aims to enhance civic agency, civic engagement, and youth participation in Uganda's governance processes. The grant seeks to support civic education and youth engagement, with a focus on key groups such as youth and women. The use of technology and channels appealing to youth and other focus groups is encouraged, considering access challenges posed by technology.
The grant opportunity encourages interested applicants to submit concept notes that align with the objectives outlined above. The estimated total program funding is $25,000,000, with an award ceiling of $15,000,000 and an award floor of $250,000. It is expected that two awards will be granted.
The closing date for submission is July 5, 2025. For more information and to submit concept notes, interested parties can contact Meghan Waters at Uganda.oaa@usaid.gov.
Rebuilding Cuba's Nascent Civil Society Agency for International Development
The Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement(s) to implement the Rebuilding Cuba's Nascent Civil Society program. This program aims to support the development of civil society in Cuba. The funding opportunity is open to all eligible applicants. USAID intends to make multiple awards, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000. Interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly review the notice to understand the program requirements and selection process. The application deadline is August 16, 2024. For more information, contact Hannah L Funk at hfunk@usaid.gov.
Promoting Democratic Principles in Zimbabwe U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
The U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe, under the U.S. Department of State, is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Promoting Democratic Principles in Zimbabwe". This grant aims to support creative and sustainable projects that build support for democratic principles and values in Zimbabwe. The projects should address various facets of supporting democratic principles, such as advancing human rights, developing a free press, supporting free speech, increasing citizen and civil society engagement, raising awareness of disinformation, and other elements necessary for a strong democracy.
The program proposals should strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Zimbabwe, with a strong American element or connection. The program supports the U.S. Department of State's Public Diplomacy efforts to defend free speech, inspire civic activism, and enhance civil society's ability to influence key decision makers.
The objectives of the program include enhancing the development of Zimbabwe's democracy through civil society, media, academic organizations, and communities, as well as strengthening collaboration and building networks between Zimbabwe and U.S. civil society, press, and advocacy organizations. The program is open to proposals that develop an engaged citizenry, support journalism innovation, advocate for legal and policy reforms, build coalitions of civil society actors, raise awareness on and counter disinformation, promote dialogue and engagement for law reforms, and professionalize media, civil society, and academia.
The grant will have a performance period of 6-18 months, with 2-3 anticipated awards ranging from $20,000 to a maximum of $50,000. The total available funding is $75,000, and the program is expected to start in August 2024. The funding instrument type is a grant or cooperative agreement.
Interested applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, which include Zimbabwean or U.S. media organizations, civil society, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov and a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.
The application package can be requested by emailing PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov, and the submission deadline is March 30, 2024. The proposal should address the goals and objectives of the funding opportunity, be in English, and follow specific formatting requirements. Required application forms and registrations include a completed application, detailed projected budget, SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B.
For more information, interested parties can contact Reginah Mawere, the Grantor, at mawerer@state.gov. The estimated award date is June 30, 2024, and the estimated project start date is August 30, 2024. The opportunity will be archived on September 30, 2024.
Active Communities - Effective States (ACES) Agency for International Development
The Agency for International Development (USAID) has posted a grant opportunity titled "Active Communities - Effective States (ACES)". This grant aims to foster greater accountability of institutions and leaders to citizens and the law. It supports USAID's objective of assisting partner countries on their journey to self-reliance. The ACES APS seeks to engage in partnerships, including with new and underutilized development actors, to enhance citizen participation and access to services across sectors. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching. The estimated total program funding is $225,000,000. Eligibility information for organizations can be found in Section III of the ACES APS and Rounds published to this APS. The close date for this grant opportunity is April 10, 2025. For more information, contact Michael Kwaw, the Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at ACES-APS@usaid.gov.