Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS2016HAVANA2
Apply for DOS2016HAVANA2
- The DOS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Havana Large Grants Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2016 and posted on Apr 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Havana Large Grants Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS2016HAVANA2) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy to Cuba Public Affairs Section (PAS). It offers limited funding for projects designed to strengthen U.S.-Cuba bilateral relations by supporting practical, people-to-people engagement and collaborative initiatives that can be carried out in Cuba. The program is positioned as a larger-grant mechanism under the Embassy's public affairs programming, with awards available up to an award ceiling of $100,000.
The opportunity focuses on three main priority areas. First, it supports efforts that increase entrepreneurship and expand economic opportunities, with a particular emphasis on youth and underserved communities. This can include programming that builds business skills, supports new or growing entrepreneurs, improves employability, or opens pathways to economic participation for groups that face barriers. Second, it seeks to build institutional linkages between U.S. and Cuban academic or nonprofit organizations. The goal here is to deepen bilateral partnerships through education-related collaboration, expanded access to and use of technology, sports-based engagement, and broader partnerships across the Americas that connect institutions and communities in sustained ways rather than through one-off events. Third, it encourages cultural exchange projects that promote mutual understanding and highlight shared history, traditions, and values, especially when delivered through innovative formats or new approaches that can reach wider or more diverse audiences.
Eligibility is limited to applicants who are able to receive U.S. Government grants and who can credibly develop and implement programming in Cuba. The eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), and individuals. The Embassy and the Department of State specifically encourage applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, signaling that the program is open to newer partners as long as they can demonstrate capacity and compliance to execute activities in the Cuban context.
Key administrative details include the CFDA number 19.040, a posted and created date of April 13, 2016, and an application deadline of August 15, 2016. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" with further clarification referenced in the full announcement. Applicants are directed to the Embassy's website for additional guidance and application instructions, suggesting that specific requirements such as project design expectations, allowable costs, reporting, and submission steps are provided outside the brief summary text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Havana Large Grants Opportunity (DOS2016HAVANA2)
What is the Havana Large Grants Opportunity?
The Havana Large Grants Opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOS2016HAVANA2) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy to Cuba Public Affairs Section (PAS). It provides limited funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Cuba bilateral relations through practical, people-to-people engagement and collaborative initiatives that can be carried out in Cuba.
Who runs and administers this program?
This opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of State and administered through the U.S. Embassy to Cuba Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the purpose of the grant program?
The program is intended to strengthen U.S.-Cuba bilateral relations by supporting practical engagement between people and institutions and by funding collaborative initiatives that can be implemented in Cuba.
What types of projects does the program fund?
Projects should align with one or more of the program's three priority areas: (1) entrepreneurship and economic opportunity, especially for youth and underserved communities; (2) institutional linkages between U.S. and Cuban academic or nonprofit organizations; and (3) cultural exchange projects that promote mutual understanding and highlight shared history, traditions, and values, particularly through innovative formats or approaches.
What are the priority areas for funding?
The three priority areas are:
- Entrepreneurship and economic opportunity: programming that builds business skills, supports entrepreneurs, improves employability, or expands access to economic participation for youth and underserved communities.
- Institutional linkages: building sustained partnerships between U.S. and Cuban academic or nonprofit institutions through education collaboration, expanded access to and use of technology, sports-based engagement, and broader partnerships across the Americas.
- Cultural exchange: initiatives that promote mutual understanding and showcase shared history, traditions, and values, especially using innovative formats to reach broader or more diverse audiences.
Does the program specifically emphasize work with any groups or populations?
Yes. Under the entrepreneurship and economic opportunity priority area, the program places particular emphasis on youth and underserved communities.
What does "people-to-people engagement" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, "people-to-people engagement" refers to practical engagement and collaboration that connects individuals and communities in ways that support bilateral relations and can be carried out in Cuba.
Is this considered a large grant program, and what is the maximum award amount?
Yes. The opportunity is positioned as a larger-grant mechanism under Embassy public affairs programming. Awards are available up to an award ceiling of $100,000.
Is the funding amount unlimited?
No. The program provides limited funding, and the maximum possible award is capped at $100,000.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this grant opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 19.040.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The posted and created date is April 13, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 15, 2016.
Where must project activities take place?
The funded initiatives are described as projects that can be carried out in Cuba, and applicants must be able to credibly develop and implement programming in Cuba.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants who are able to receive U.S. Government grants and who can credibly develop and implement programming in Cuba.
What applicant organization types are listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant types listed are:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Individuals
Are individuals allowed to apply, or is it limited to organizations?
Individuals are explicitly listed among the eligible applicant types.
Does an organization need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
Not necessarily. The eligibility list includes nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), indicating that lack of 501(c)(3) status does not automatically disqualify an applicant if they otherwise meet the program's eligibility requirements.
Does the Embassy encourage first-time applicants?
Yes. The Embassy and the Department of State specifically encourage applications from organizations that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding, as long as applicants can demonstrate capacity and compliance to execute activities in Cuba.
Does this opportunity require a sustained partnership approach or can it support one-off events?
Under the institutional linkages priority area, the description emphasizes sustained connections and partnerships rather than one-off events.
What kinds of institutional linkages are encouraged?
The program encourages linkages between U.S. and Cuban academic or nonprofit organizations, including education-related collaboration, expanded access to and use of technology, sports-based engagement, and broader partnerships across the Americas that connect institutions and communities in sustained ways.
What is meant by "cultural exchange" in this grant?
Cultural exchange projects are described as those that promote mutual understanding and highlight shared history, traditions, and values, especially when delivered through innovative formats or new approaches that can reach wider or more diverse audiences.
Is innovation specifically valued in project design?
Yes. The cultural exchange priority area explicitly notes an interest in innovative formats or new approaches, particularly those that expand reach to broader or more diverse audiences.
Where can applicants find application instructions and detailed requirements?
Applicants are directed to the U.S. Embassy's website for additional guidance and application instructions. The summary indicates that detailed requirements (such as project design expectations, allowable costs, reporting, and submission steps) are provided outside the brief summary text.
Does the short summary include allowable costs, reporting requirements, or submission steps?
No. The summary notes that specifics like allowable costs, reporting requirements, and submission steps are likely provided in the full announcement and/or on the Embassy's website rather than in the brief summary.
What is the official identifier for this funding opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOS2016HAVANA2.
What makes an applicant "credibly" able to implement programming in Cuba?
The summary states that applicants must credibly develop and implement programming in Cuba, but it does not define specific criteria in the excerpt provided. Applicants are directed to consult the full announcement and Embassy website for additional guidance.
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