U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement
ID: 353433Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Costa Rica (DOS-CRI)

Award Range

$35K - $50K

Eligible Applicants

Individuals

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353433
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Apr 5, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 14, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Costa Rica is seeking organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) for the implementation of cultural or educational programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Costa Rica. The programs should promote shared values and people-to-people ties between the two countries. The thematic areas for the projects must align with Public Diplomacy priorities and the strategic goals of the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica. The priority program areas include promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through skills building programming, awareness-building, cultural programming, sports, countering gender-based violence, and educational opportunities. Additionally, programs that promote shared values through English language learning, the arts, music, sports, entrepreneurship, STEAM education, and university preparation skills are encouraged. Activities that foster long-term collaboration between U.S. and Costa Rican universities, technical schools, and community colleges in the fields of STEAM, semi-conductor workforce development, and English language teaching are also of interest. Furthermore, activities that increase media literacy and combat the spread of disinformation are encouraged. The grant opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The estimated total program funding is $50,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $35,000. It is expected that two awards will be granted. The deadline for submission is June 14, 2024. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations with programming experience, and individuals (excluding individuals representing organizations to circumvent the fact that their organization is not legally registered). For-profit entities, commercial entities, foreign governments, and international organizations are not eligible to apply. The contact email for grant applications is PAgrantapplications@state.gov.

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