Opportunity Information: Apply for SBUR SGPIG 13 002
Apply for SBUR SGPIG 13 002
- The S Bureau Grants Offices in the business and commerce community development employment, labor and training regional development science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "International Diaspora Engagement Alliance Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.301 The Secretarys Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) Grant Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2013 and posted on Apr 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2013 Note due date has been extended to June 7, 2013.. (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 $800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- For profit certified B Corps are also eligible and welcome to apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) Announcement is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity, led by the Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) in partnership with USAID, to select an organization to manage and further develop the IdEA platform. IdEA is designed as an innovative public-private partnership that brings together diaspora communities, private sector actors, foundations, civil society groups, and public institutions to strengthen diaspora engagement in ways that are practical, scalable, and sustainable. The core idea is to harness the global networks and resources of diaspora communities to advance sustainable development in their countries of origin or heritage, and to support diaspora-led efforts to "give back" through multiple channels.
Funding is expected to total about $800,000 (subject to availability) for a single grant or cooperative agreement, with an anticipated period of performance of roughly 24 months. The announcement is structured as an open competition under a Request for Proposals, meaning applicants are expected to submit a detailed plan for how they would operate the platform, convene partners, mobilize resources, and implement activities aligned with IdEA's mission. The award ceiling is listed as $800,000, and the award floor is $0, indicating proposals could theoretically request a range of budgets up to the maximum, depending on the proposed scope and approach. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, as allowed by the program rules) alongside federal funds.
The platform itself was launched by Secretary Hillary Clinton at the 2011 Global Diaspora Forum and has a track record of organizing work across several major engagement areas: trade and investment, volunteerism, philanthropy, and innovation. Examples of the kinds of activities associated with IdEA include convening partners through meetings and conferences (notably the annual Global Diaspora Forum), helping diaspora organizations access resources and opportunities, and connecting them to diaspora-focused business plan competitions such as the African Diaspora Marketplace and the Caribbean Idea Marketplace (which are implemented by IdEA partners). Another major emphasis is capacity building for both newer and more established diaspora organizations, including technical assistance and training for IdEA members, as well as implementing joint projects that are designed and carried out with partner organizations.
Eligibility is intentionally broad, reflecting the program's public-private partnership focus. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the categories listed) and other entities as described in the opportunity's eligibility notes. Importantly, for-profit social enterprises are also encouraged to apply, including certified B Corporations, signaling that the agency is open to market-based and hybrid approaches to diaspora engagement alongside traditional nonprofit models. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, but the announcement also references the possibility of a cooperative agreement, which typically implies a higher level of federal involvement during implementation.
Administratively, this opportunity appears in grants systems under Funding Opportunity Number SBUR SGPIG 13 002 and CFDA 19.301 (The Secretary's Office of the Global Partnership Initiative). It was originally posted April 4, 2013, with the closing date extended to June 7, 2013 (and an archive date of July 7, 2013). The activity categories span business and commerce, community development, employment and training, regional development, science and technology, and other research and development, which reflects the wide range of diaspora engagement strategies the platform may support. For additional program background, the announcement points applicants to IdEA's website at www.diasporaalliance.org, and directs technical submission-access issues to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) Funding Opportunity
1) What is the International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) announcement?
The International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) announcement is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity to select an organization to manage and further develop the IdEA platform. The effort is led by the Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) in partnership with USAID.
2) What is the purpose of the IdEA platform?
IdEA is designed as an innovative public-private partnership that brings together diaspora communities, the private sector, foundations, civil society groups, and public institutions. Its purpose is to strengthen diaspora engagement in ways that are practical, scalable, and sustainable, and to harness diaspora networks and resources to advance sustainable development in countries of origin or heritage.
3) What kinds of engagement does IdEA support?
IdEA has a track record of organizing work across trade and investment, volunteerism, philanthropy, and innovation. It also emphasizes connecting diaspora organizations to resources and opportunities and supporting diaspora-led ways to "give back" through multiple channels.
4) Who is leading and partnering on this opportunity?
The opportunity is led by the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI), in partnership with USAID.
5) What is the total expected funding amount?
Funding is expected to total about $800,000, subject to the availability of funds.
6) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $800,000.
7) What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0, indicating proposals may request a range of budgets up to the maximum depending on scope and approach.
8) How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates a single grant or cooperative agreement.
9) What is the expected period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is roughly 24 months.
10) What type of competition is this?
The announcement is structured as an open competition under a Request for Proposals (RFP). Applicants are expected to submit a detailed plan for operating the platform, convening partners, mobilizing resources, and implementing activities aligned with IdEA's mission.
11) What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, but the announcement also references the possibility of a cooperative agreement.
12) What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies a higher level of federal involvement during implementation compared with a standard grant.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds, such as cash or in-kind contributions, as allowed by the program rules.
14) What kinds of activities might the selected organization be expected to manage or support?
Based on the description, activities associated with IdEA may include convening partners through meetings and conferences (including the annual Global Diaspora Forum), helping diaspora organizations access resources and opportunities, connecting them to diaspora-focused business plan competitions (such as the African Diaspora Marketplace and the Caribbean Idea Marketplace, implemented by IdEA partners), and providing capacity building, technical assistance, and training for IdEA members. The platform may also implement joint projects designed and carried out with partner organizations.
15) When and how was IdEA launched?
The IdEA platform was launched by Secretary Hillary Clinton at the 2011 Global Diaspora Forum.
16) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally broad. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in the categories listed) and other entities as described in the opportunity's eligibility notes. The announcement also encourages for-profit social enterprises to apply, including certified B Corporations.
17) Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit social enterprises are encouraged to apply, including certified B Corporations, indicating the program is open to market-based and hybrid approaches as well as traditional nonprofit models.
18) What are the main thematic or activity categories for this opportunity?
The activity categories span business and commerce, community development, employment and training, regional development, science and technology, and other research and development, reflecting a wide range of diaspora engagement strategies the platform may support.
19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SBUR SGPIG 13 002.
20) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.301 (The Secretary's Office of the Global Partnership Initiative).
21) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 4, 2013.
22) What is the application deadline?
The closing date was extended to June 7, 2013.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 7, 2013.
24) Where can applicants find more background information about IdEA?
The announcement points applicants to IdEA's website at www.diasporaalliance.org for additional program background.
25) Where should applicants go for technical issues related to submission access?
The announcement directs technical submission-access issues to the Grants.gov Contact Center.
26) What is the overall goal for diaspora engagement under this platform?
The overall goal is to strengthen diaspora engagement so it can be practical, scalable, and sustainable, leveraging diaspora communities' global networks and resources to support sustainable development in their countries of origin or heritage.
27) Does the announcement indicate specific partner programs or competitions connected to IdEA?
Yes. The announcement references connections to diaspora-focused business plan competitions such as the African Diaspora Marketplace and the Caribbean Idea Marketplace, which are implemented by IdEA partners.
28) What does the announcement suggest about the implementation approach expected from applicants?
Applicants are expected to propose how they would operate the platform, convene partners, mobilize resources, and implement activities aligned with IdEA's mission, consistent with the public-private partnership model described in the announcement.
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