Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) SUSI Civic Engagement and Environmental Issues Selection Process U.S. Mission to Spain
The U.S. Mission to Spain, under the category of funding activity "Other," has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the selection process of the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders for Civic Engagement and Environmental Issues. This opportunity is a grant and does not require cost sharing or matching. The purpose of this grant is to select 5 rank-ordered candidates from Spain to participate in the SUSI program.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programs that aim to provide undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States while enhancing their leadership skills. Each Institute consists of a four-week academic residency with seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, lectures, site visits, leadership development, cultural activities, and community service. If conditions allow, the Institutes may also include a one-week integrated regional study tour in the United States. In case the program needs to be conducted virtually, participants will engage in similar activities online from their home countries.
The NOFO specifies two specific Institutes that will be part of the SUSI program: the Study of the U.S. Institute on Civic Engagement and the Study of the U.S. Institute on Environmental Issues. The Institute on Civic Engagement will focus on topics such as citizenship, community building, economic development, grassroots activism, political leadership, and volunteerism. The Institute on Environmental Issues will cover climate change, clean energy, sustainable development, natural disasters, climate justice, and community activism.
The selected organizations will be responsible for managing the initial application process, including the design, publication, and promotion of the call for applications. They will collect and review all applications, conduct preliminary interviews, and provide a rank-ordered list of 5 candidates to the Public Diplomacy office of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Spain. The awardee will also collect necessary biodata from the final selected nominees and prepare a final report.
Eligible applicants for this grant include registered public or private non-profit organizations, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions in Spain or Andorra. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. U.S. or third-country organizations can only apply in partnership with a Spanish or Andorran entity.
The award ceiling for this grant is $3,000, and it is expected that 2 awards will be granted. The fiscal year for this opportunity is 2023, and the estimated synopsis close date is November 22, 2022. For more information and to apply, interested parties can visit the Embassy website at [https://es.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/](https://es.usembassy.gov/grants-programs/). For any inquiries, the grantor contact is Spain PD Grants, and they can be reached at spainpdgrants@state.gov.
Mission Spain Public Diplomacy NOFO Defensa y Yo 5.0, 2024-2025 U.S. Mission to Spain
The U.S. Embassy in Madrid and the U.S. Consulate General in Barcelona announce a grant opportunity for organizations to implement the "Defensa y Yo 5.0" program. This initiative aims to engage Spanish and Andorran public university students in understanding security and defense issues.
The program involves organizing lectures, creating mentorship opportunities, and fostering relationships with university administrators and professors. The goal is to educate and empower students, fostering greater awareness of global security and defense topics.
## Scope of Work
The successful applicant will:
- Arrange a series of lectures on security and defense themes, featuring U.S. experts, at 16 selected Spanish public universities.
- Prepare materials for professors and register attendees.
- Conduct surveys and focus groups to assess the program's impact.
- Manage and promote the program through traditional and social media.
- Organize a competition for students to submit projects on security and defense topics.
- Coordinate an exchange program in Brussels for winning students, covering travel costs.
- Conduct orientation sessions and provide program materials for finalists.
- Handle financial aspects and comply with reporting requirements.
## Recipient Responsibilities
The award will be divided into two parts, with the second being contingent on successful execution of the first phase. The recipient must:
- Fulfill program objectives related to lecture series, professor engagement, and student mentorship.
- Ensure active participation of at least 500 undergraduate students.
- Collaborate closely with the U.S. Embassy and Consulate on various aspects of the program.
## Funding and Contract Details
The estimated award ceiling is $95000. The contract type is a Cooperative Agreement.
## Submission Process and Eligibility Criteria
Not-for-profit orgs, educational institutions, and governmental bodies can apply. Applications should be sent to SpainPDGrants@state.gov with a detailed proposal.
The deadline for submissions is tight, with a forecasted close date of 8 September 2024. Applicants must demonstrate capacity and experience in project management, public diplomacy, and international education.
## Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the extent to which they meet the program objectives, demonstrate creativity and innovation, and outline a clear plan for executing the program. Budget and work plans will also be assessed.
## Contact Information
For any questions or submissions, please use the email: SpainPDGrants@state.gov. Further details can be found on the U.S. Embassy & Consulate website.
U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires PAS Annual Grants Fund U.S. Mission to Argentina
The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires PAS Annual Grants Fund, administered by the U.S. Mission to Argentina, is currently accepting proposals for funding requests. The grants fund aims to support projects that align with the priority areas of interest of the U.S. Embassy in Argentina. The funding priorities include promoting American values, human rights, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Additionally, the fund aims to foster economic growth, improve the business climate, encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and corporate social responsibility. It also seeks to increase media literacy, press freedom, and counter disinformation, as well as promote good governance, transparency, and shared democratic principles.
The grants are open to academic, cultural, educational, and non-profit organizations, as well as individuals, that adhere to the priority areas of interest. The projects must take place or be initiated in Argentina and be directed towards Argentinian audiences/participants, with priority given to projects in underserved and marginalized areas. The fund particularly encourages proposals that benefit historically underrepresented groups, such as women, people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minority groups, and the LGBTQI+ community. It also prioritizes projects that involve residents of Argentine provinces outside of the City of Buenos Aires, U.S. government program alumni, and students from less-resourced backgrounds who have the potential to win scholarships but cannot afford U.S. university tuition.
The grants will be awarded in amounts between $15,000 and $50,000 U.S. dollars. The funding authority primarily rests in Smith-Mundt Fiscal Year 2024 Public Diplomacy funding. The overall program will be administered by RACI (Red Argentina para la Cooperación Internacional), which will coordinate the disbursement of funds, monitor compliance with proposed activities and objectives, and receive performance and financial reports. Payments can be made in either U.S. Dollars or its equivalent in pesos.
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate cost-sharing, public-private partnerships, cooperation among multiple partners, or innovative means to implement cost savings in their proposals. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to award less or more than the funds requested. Successful applicants will receive the terms and conditions of the award upon selection.
To be eligible for a grant, applicant organizations must have an active registration in www.SAM.gov. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information and to access the application form, interested candidates can visit the following link: [https://ar.usembassy.gov/2024-grants-fund-program/](https://ar.usembassy.gov/2024-grants-fund-program/).
For any inquiries, the U.S. Grants Fund administered by RACI can be contacted at usgrantsfundargentina@raci.org.ar. The grantor contact address is RACI Canada, 2300 Yonge Street, Suite 1600, Toronto, Canada.
The deadline for submitting proposals is August 15, 2024.
FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for a Technical Secretariat to Support the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration
The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration has posted a funding opportunity titled "FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity for a Technical Secretariat to Support the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection". This opportunity falls under the category of "Other" and is a discretionary grant. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. The grant notice requires cost sharing or matching. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.522.
The purpose of this grant is to create a technical secretariat to support the implementation of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection. The technical secretariat will be responsible for promoting safe, orderly, and humane migration and access to protection in the Western Hemisphere. The secretariat will support meetings of the Declaration and working groups, track governments' commitments, advance work with key stakeholders, and perform other related tasks.
The eligible applicants for this grant include a consortium of organizations from around the Americas. The eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations or businesses, and international organizations. It is important to note that United Nations agencies and other multilateral organizations should not submit proposals through Grants.gov for this opportunity.
The closing date for this funding opportunity is August 9, 2024. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and there is no award floor specified. The expected number of awards is 0.
For more information and to access the opportunity, please visit the following link: [Link to Opportunity at www.state.gov](https://www.state.gov/funding-opportunities/funding-opportunity-announcements/)
For any inquiries or clarifications, you may contact Neal Rose, the Program Officer, via email at Rosenm@state.gov.
Notice of Intent to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs Benefiting Displaced Iraqis and Syrian Refugees Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration
The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration (PRM) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NGO programs benefiting displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The category of funding activity is "Other" and the opportunity category is "Discretionary". The CFDA number for this grant is 19.519.
The purpose of this grant is to provide assistance to displaced Iraqis and Syrian refugees in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey. The PRM is seeking concept notes from eligible applicants, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status and international organizations. The PRM considers a consortium to be a group of at least four eligible applicants that form an agreement to undertake an assistance activity.
In Iraq, the PRM intends to prioritize funding for proposals in the education sector that assist Iraqi internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, vulnerable host community members, and Syrian refugees. Consortia proposals targeting Syrian refugees in Iraq exclusively will not be considered. Organizations may apply as individual organizations or as part of a consortium, with one organization designated as the lead applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to form consortia to bring together organizations with varied expertise to propose a comprehensive program. Consortia will be required to provide a description of how the partnership will be organized and how lines of authority and decision-making will be managed.
The estimated synopsis post date is November 16, 2019, and the estimated synopsis close date is January 22, 2020. The estimated project start date is September 1, 2020. For more information and to access the opportunity, visit the PRM website at http://www.state.gov/j/prm/funding/index.htm. The point of contact for this grant is Virginia Terhar, who can be reached at TerharVS@state.gov or 202-453-9292.