Opportunity Information: Apply for S BH200 12 ESF
Apply for S BH200 12 ESF
- The U.S. Mission to Belize in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community and Economic Development to Combat Crime" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 1, 2012 and posted on May 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Mission to Belize (U.S. Embassy Belmopan) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Community and Economic Development to Combat Crime" under the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). The overall purpose is to strengthen citizen security in Belize by supporting practical, community-centered programs that address the underlying drivers of violence and crime, with a clear emphasis on reaching at-risk and marginalized youth, a focus highlighted as a priority of then-U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The embassy is looking for proposals that do more than react to crime in the short term; instead, applicants should present program concepts that tackle root causes and help build the social and cultural conditions associated with safer, more stable communities.
The opportunity is grounded in the idea that crime prevention in Belize is closely tied to opportunity and community resilience. The grant seeks projects that respond to factors such as limited economic development, lack of job-ready skills or tradecraft, gaps in conflict resolution abilities, and the shortage of positive pathways for young people. Competitive proposals are expected to be creative but also realistic, showing a clear plan for how activities will reduce risk factors for violence while increasing protective factors like employability, entrepreneurship, social cohesion, and positive engagement with community life. A key theme is empowerment: the embassy notes that marginalized youth benefit when they have a voice and access to meaningful opportunities locally and globally, and that economic opportunities and business training can help unlock entrepreneurial potential while contributing to broader citizen security.
Programs supported through this award are expected to cultivate and reinforce pro-social values and behaviors that strengthen communities over time. Examples of the values emphasized in the announcement include civic pride, mutual respect, respect for law and order, integrity, the importance of education, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another and for the community. In practical terms, the grant is positioned to fund initiatives like workforce development, vocational or trade skills training, youth entrepreneurship and small business support, mentoring and leadership development, conflict resolution training, and other community development strategies that directly reduce vulnerability to crime and violence.
Funding is expected to support up to 20 awards, with an estimated total program funding amount of $500,000. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is community development.
Eligibility is broad and includes U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations (including those with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and individuals. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate capacity to carry out the proposed work and to document progress and results. Selected applicants will be required to submit activity reports and updates to belmopangrants@state.gov, reflecting an emphasis on ongoing communication and accountability during the project period.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted and creation date of May 1, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 3, 2012, and an archive date of July 3, 2012. The funding opportunity number is S BH200 12 ESF, and the issuing agency is the U.S. Mission to Belize. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the listed contact is Barry Cuthbertson, Program Specialist, phone 011501610533.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Community and Economic Development to Combat Crime".
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Mission to Belize (U.S. Embassy Belmopan).
What initiative or framework is this grant associated with?
This opportunity is offered under the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI).
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The overall purpose is to strengthen citizen security in Belize by supporting practical, community-centered programs that address the underlying drivers of violence and crime, with a clear emphasis on reaching at-risk and marginalized youth.
What kind of approaches is the embassy looking for?
The embassy is looking for proposals that go beyond short-term reactions to crime and instead present program concepts that tackle root causes and help build the social and cultural conditions linked to safer, more stable communities.
Who is the main target population for proposed programs?
A clear emphasis is placed on programs that reach at-risk and marginalized youth.
What underlying factors or drivers of crime does the grant want to address?
The opportunity highlights drivers such as limited economic development, a lack of job-ready skills or tradecraft, gaps in conflict resolution abilities, and a shortage of positive pathways for young people.
What makes a proposal competitive under this opportunity?
Competitive proposals are expected to be creative but realistic, and to clearly explain how planned activities will reduce risk factors for violence while increasing protective factors such as employability, entrepreneurship, social cohesion, and positive community engagement.
What protective factors does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement points to protective factors including employability, entrepreneurship, social cohesion, and positive engagement in community life.
How does empowerment fit into the grant goals?
Empowerment is a key theme. The embassy notes that marginalized youth benefit when they have a voice and access to meaningful opportunities locally and globally, and that business training and economic opportunities can help unlock entrepreneurial potential while supporting citizen security.
What kinds of values or behaviors should funded programs promote?
Funded programs are expected to cultivate pro-social values and behaviors such as civic pride, mutual respect, respect for law and order, integrity, the importance of education, and a shared sense of responsibility for one another and the community.
What are examples of the types of projects this grant may fund?
The announcement positions the grant to fund initiatives such as workforce development, vocational or trade skills training, youth entrepreneurship and small business support, mentoring and leadership development, conflict resolution training, and other community development strategies that directly reduce vulnerability to crime and violence.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is community development.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Funding is expected to support up to 20 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total program funding amount is $500,000.
What is the anticipated award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from an award floor of $50,000 to an award ceiling of $200,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. and non-U.S. nonprofit organizations (including those with and without U.S. 501(c)(3) status), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and individuals.
Do applicants need to show they can carry out the work?
Yes. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate capacity to carry out the proposed work and to document progress and results.
What reporting or communication is required for selected applicants?
Selected applicants will be required to submit activity reports and updates to belmopangrants@state.gov, reflecting an emphasis on ongoing communication and accountability during the project period.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S BH200 12 ESF.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted and creation date is May 1, 2012. The original and current closing date is June 3, 2012. The archive date is July 3, 2012.
Who is the issuing agency?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Mission to Belize.
Who should be contacted for access issues or assistance with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Barry Cuthbertson, Program Specialist, phone 011501610533.
Is there a stated priority emphasis noted in the announcement?
Yes. The opportunity highlights a focus on reaching at-risk and marginalized youth, described as a priority emphasized by then-U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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