Opportunity Information: Apply for S BH200 11 ESF
Apply for S BH200 11 ESF
- The U.S. Mission to Belize in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community building to Combat Crime" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 23, 2011 and posted on Aug 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligible applicants are non governmental organizations (NGOs), non profit organizations (NPOs) and International Government Organizations (IGO). Grants will be awarded directly to the organization. NGOs and NPOs must provide documentation of legal status with the grant proposal. The U.S. Embassy encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Community building to Combat Crime" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number S BH200 11 ESF) is a discretionary U.S. government grant offered by the U.S. Mission to Belize through the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. It supports programs in Belize that align with the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI), with a clear emphasis on strengthening communities as a practical way to reduce crime and violence. The overall idea is not simply to respond to crime after it happens, but to address the underlying conditions that allow violence and criminal activity to take root, especially by focusing on communities and at-risk youth, a priority highlighted at the time by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The embassy is looking for proposals that can demonstrate both a strong program concept and the organizational capacity to deliver real results on the ground. Projects are expected to improve quality of life in specific regions or neighborhoods by helping restore law and order through community building rather than relying only on enforcement. In practice, this means supporting efforts that strengthen social cohesion and reinforce the kinds of shared norms that discourage violence. The opportunity explicitly calls out positive cultural and social conditions as the foundation of a peaceful society, including civic pride, mutual respect, respect for law and order, integrity, valuing education, and personal and community responsibility. Proposals should therefore be framed around concrete activities that build these values and strengthen local resilience to crime.
Funding is set at an estimated total of $300,000, with about five awards anticipated. Individual awards are expected to range from $50,000 to $200,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have substantial co-funding. The activity category is listed as Community Development, which signals that competitive proposals should look and read like community-centered programming: structured interventions, measurable community outcomes, and partnerships that can influence local conditions tied to crime and violence.
Eligibility is geared toward organized, mission-driven entities rather than individuals. Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profit organizations (NPOs), and international government organizations (IGOs). Grants are awarded directly to the organization, and NGOs and NPOs must include documentation proving legal status as part of the application package. The embassy also encourages organizations that have not previously received U.S. government international program funding to apply, suggesting an openness to newer or smaller groups if they can present a credible plan and the capability to manage funds and reporting.
The timeline for this opportunity reflects its 2011 cycle. It was posted on August 15, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 5, 2011, and it was archived on October 5, 2011. While those dates indicate the specific call is no longer open, the details show the kinds of community safety and youth-focused approaches the embassy was seeking to support under CARSI at that time.
Reporting and accountability are part of the award expectations. Selected applicants are required to provide activity reports and regular updates to belmopangrants@state.gov, reinforcing that grantees must be prepared to document implementation and progress. For access issues or help with the full announcement, the listed contact was Barry Cuthbertson, Program Specialist at the U.S. Embassy Belmopan Grants Program (phone 011501610533).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Community building to Combat Crime (S BH200 11 ESF)
What is the "Community building to Combat Crime" grant?
It is a discretionary U.S. government grant offered by the U.S. Mission to Belize through the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan. The opportunity supports programs in Belize that strengthen communities as a practical way to reduce crime and violence.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Mission to Belize via the U.S. Embassy in Belmopan.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S BH200 11 ESF.
Where must projects take place?
Projects are intended to support programs in Belize, with an emphasis on improving quality of life in specific regions or neighborhoods.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central aim is to reduce crime and violence by strengthening communities and addressing underlying conditions that allow violence and criminal activity to take root, rather than focusing only on responding after crimes occur.
How does this opportunity relate to CARSI?
The grant supports programs that align with the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI), with a clear emphasis on community-building approaches to public safety.
What populations or groups are emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity highlights a focus on communities and at-risk youth as part of the strategy to prevent crime and violence.
What types of approaches or program themes does the Embassy want to support?
The Embassy is seeking proposals that strengthen social cohesion and reinforce shared community norms that discourage violence. The opportunity emphasizes community building as a complement or alternative to relying only on enforcement.
What values and social conditions should proposed programs support?
The opportunity explicitly calls out positive cultural and social conditions as the foundation of a peaceful society, including civic pride, mutual respect, respect for law and order, integrity, valuing education, and personal and community responsibility.
What kinds of results are projects expected to achieve?
Projects are expected to deliver real, on-the-ground results that improve quality of life in specific areas and help restore law and order through community-building efforts.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Community Development.
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
Approximately five awards are anticipated.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $50,000 to $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?
Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profit organizations (NPOs), and international government organizations (IGOs). The opportunity is not described as being for individuals.
Do NGOs and NPOs need to provide proof of legal status?
Yes. NGOs and NPOs must include documentation proving legal status as part of the application package.
Are organizations new to U.S. government international funding encouraged to apply?
Yes. The Embassy encourages organizations that have not previously received U.S. government international program funding to apply, indicating openness to newer or smaller organizations if they can demonstrate capacity.
What does the Embassy look for in a competitive proposal?
Proposals are expected to show both a strong program concept and the organizational capacity to deliver measurable results and manage implementation on the ground. The opportunity signals that community-centered programming with structured interventions, measurable community outcomes, and partnerships is appropriate.
What reporting or accountability is required for selected applicants?
Selected applicants are required to provide activity reports and regular updates to belmopangrants@state.gov.
What email address is used for reporting and updates?
Regular updates are to be sent to belmopangrants@state.gov.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 15, 2011, and the closing date was September 5, 2011 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 5, 2011, and the closing date listed is September 5, 2011.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or help with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Barry Cuthbertson, Program Specialist at the U.S. Embassy Belmopan Grants Program.
What phone number is provided for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 011501610533.
What is the overall program philosophy behind this opportunity?
The opportunity stresses prevention and resilience: strengthening communities and reinforcing constructive social norms to reduce the likelihood of crime and violence, particularly among at-risk youth, instead of focusing solely on enforcement or after-the-fact responses.
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