Opportunity Information: Apply for 15 006
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- The U.S. Mission to Jamaica in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dialogues between Democracies The Future of U.S. Jamaica Bilateral Relations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 1, 2015 and posted on Jun 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 4, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. and Jamaican registered not for profit, non governmental organizations, policy research institutes, other legally recognized non profit institutions and academic institutions. DUNS and SAMS registration must be complete.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of U.S.-Jamaica Bilateral Relations" is a U.S. Mission to Jamaica (U.S. Embassy Kingston) public diplomacy grant designed to support a structured series of policy discussions aimed at shaping and strengthening the future relationship between the United States and Jamaica. The program is framed by President Barack Obama s 2015 remarks in Jamaica emphasizing the deep people-to-people connections between the two countries, including family ties, tourism, commerce, and the idea that the partnership is one of equals. The core purpose of the grant is to fund a Jamaican and/or U.S. institution to plan and carry out dialogues that produce practical, forward-looking ideas for cooperation and that expand mutual understanding across both societies.
Applicants are expected to propose a clear and concrete set of activities, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences, that create meaningful policy discussion and collaboration. While activities are intended to take place primarily in Jamaica, proposals may also include an extension component in the United States if it strengthens the overall goals. Joint proposals that pair Jamaican and U.S. institutions are strongly encouraged, signaling that the Embassy wants cross-border collaboration built into the program design rather than treated as an afterthought. The opportunity is open to U.S. and Jamaican registered nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, policy research institutes, other legally recognized nonprofit institutions, and academic institutions, with the expectation that applicants will have the administrative capacity to manage U.S. government grant requirements, including completing DUNS and SAM registration.
The substantive focus of the dialogue series must align with four priority areas that mirror the U.S. Embassy s strategic objectives. First, proposals should address enhancing security and law enforcement cooperation, which can include discussions on crime prevention, transnational threats, information sharing, justice sector coordination, and community safety strategies. Second, the program should tackle responsible and democratic governance, potentially covering transparency, accountability, anti-corruption measures, civic participation, institutional strengthening, and democratic norms. Third, it should engage the theme of enabling Jamaican prosperity and health, which can include economic growth, workforce development, investment climate issues, public health cooperation, resilience, and inclusive development. Fourth, it must incorporate endorsing full and equal citizenship for all Jamaicans, a broad human rights and inclusion goal that can encompass equal treatment, nondiscrimination, and strengthening social cohesion so that all groups can participate fully in national life. An ideal proposal would not just list these topics, but show how each will be translated into dialogue sessions, who will be engaged, what outputs will be produced, and how the discussions will lead to usable recommendations or frameworks.
A key deliverable beyond the in-person (or potentially hybrid) dialogues is the creation of an interactive publication that captures the major themes and outcomes. The announcement suggests formats such as an online video, but the intent is broader: a digital product that communicates the key topics discussed, highlights significant findings, and helps extend the impact to wider audiences. This product must be shared with educational institutions, policy research institutions, and nonprofit organizations in both Jamaica and the United States, positioning it as a practical framework for deepening the bilateral relationship. Importantly, the product must be made available at no additional cost for the U.S. Embassy to use as a benchmark for future projects or to sustain similar initiatives, meaning applicants should plan for rights, distribution, and usability in a way that supports ongoing Embassy programming.
Financially, the opportunity is a discretionary grant with an estimated total funding amount of $60,000, with awards expected to total one grant. The award range is listed with a floor of $25,000 and a ceiling of $75,000, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute cash and/or in-kind support and clearly document it in the budget and narrative. The funding activity category is described under economic prosperity, mutual understanding, and security cooperation, consistent with the program s emphasis on both policy substance and relationship-building outcomes.
Administratively, proposals were to be submitted under Funding Opportunity Number 15-006, with the original and current closing date listed as July 4, 2015 (the opportunity is archived as of August 3, 2015). Proposals are reviewed by a panel of U.S. Embassy Kingston staff after the deadline, and the selected grantee must complete additional registration and documentation within 30 days of notification to receive funding. For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Kimberly Joe Munroe, Cultural Affairs Assistant, reachable by phone at 876-702-6488 or by email at kingstongrants@state.gov.
FAQs: Dialogues between Democracies - The Future of U.S.-Jamaica Bilateral Relations
What is the "Dialogues between Democracies: The Future of U.S.-Jamaica Bilateral Relations" grant?
It is a U.S. Mission to Jamaica (U.S. Embassy Kingston) public diplomacy grant intended to fund a structured series of policy dialogues that generate practical, forward-looking ideas to strengthen cooperation and expand mutual understanding between the United States and Jamaica.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The goal is to support a planned set of policy discussions (for example, seminars, workshops, and conferences) that help shape the future U.S.-Jamaica relationship and produce usable recommendations, frameworks, or other practical outputs.
How is the program framed or contextualized?
The program is framed by President Barack Obama's 2015 remarks in Jamaica highlighting deep people-to-people ties (including family ties, tourism, and commerce) and the idea that the partnership is one of equals.
Who can apply?
The opportunity is open to U.S. and Jamaican registered nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, policy research institutes, other legally recognized nonprofit institutions, and academic institutions.
Are joint applications allowed or encouraged?
Yes. Joint proposals that pair Jamaican and U.S. institutions are strongly encouraged, reflecting a preference for cross-border collaboration to be built into the program design.
Where are the activities expected to take place?
Activities are intended to take place primarily in Jamaica. Proposals may also include an extension component in the United States if it strengthens the overall program goals.
What kinds of activities are expected under this grant?
Applicants are expected to propose a clear and concrete set of activities that enable meaningful policy discussion and collaboration, such as seminars, workshops, and conferences. The opportunity emphasizes structured dialogues rather than general outreach alone.
What are the required topic areas for the dialogue series?
The dialogue series must align with four priority areas tied to the U.S. Embassy's strategic objectives: (1) enhancing security and law enforcement cooperation, (2) responsible and democratic governance, (3) enabling Jamaican prosperity and health, and (4) endorsing full and equal citizenship for all Jamaicans.
What does "enhancing security and law enforcement cooperation" include?
This area can include crime prevention, transnational threats, information sharing, justice sector coordination, and community safety strategies.
What does "responsible and democratic governance" include?
This area may cover transparency, accountability, anti-corruption measures, civic participation, institutional strengthening, and democratic norms.
What does "enabling Jamaican prosperity and health" include?
This area can include economic growth, workforce development, investment climate issues, public health cooperation, resilience, and inclusive development.
What does "endorsing full and equal citizenship for all Jamaicans" include?
This is a human rights and inclusion focus that can encompass equal treatment, nondiscrimination, and strengthening social cohesion so all groups can participate fully in national life.
Does a proposal need to cover all four priority areas?
Yes. The announcement states that the substantive focus of the dialogue series must align with the four priority areas. Strong proposals are expected to show how each priority will translate into specific dialogue sessions and outputs.
What makes a proposal "strong" or "ideal" based on the announcement?
An ideal proposal does more than list topics. It explains how the priorities will be translated into specific sessions, who will be engaged, what outputs will be produced, and how discussions will lead to practical recommendations or frameworks.
Is there a required deliverable besides the dialogue sessions?
Yes. A key deliverable is an interactive publication capturing major themes and outcomes from the dialogues. The announcement mentions formats such as an online video, but the intent is a broader digital product that communicates key topics and findings.
Who should receive or have access to the interactive publication?
The product must be shared with educational institutions, policy research institutions, and nonprofit organizations in both Jamaica and the United States.
Are there any cost or access requirements for the interactive publication?
Yes. The product must be made available at no additional cost for the U.S. Embassy to use as a benchmark for future projects or to sustain similar initiatives. Applicants are expected to plan for rights, distribution, and usability accordingly.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total program funding amount is $60,000, with an expectation of one grant award.
What is the award size range?
The listed award floor is $25,000 and the ceiling is $75,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should be prepared to contribute cash and/or in-kind support and document it clearly in the budget and narrative.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is described under economic prosperity, mutual understanding, and security cooperation.
What administrative capacity is expected from applicants?
Applicants are expected to have the administrative capacity to manage U.S. government grant requirements, including completing DUNS and SAM registration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 15-006.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is July 4, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity is archived as of August 3, 2015.
How are proposals reviewed?
Proposals are reviewed by a panel of U.S. Embassy Kingston staff after the deadline.
What happens after an applicant is selected?
The selected grantee must complete additional registration and documentation within 30 days of notification to receive funding.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Kimberly Joe Munroe, Cultural Affairs Assistant.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 876-702-6488 or by email at kingstongrants@state.gov.
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