Opportunity Information: Apply for SNU700 FY17 PAS 01
Apply for SNU700 FY17 PAS 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nicaragua in the community development, education, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Managua Annual Program Statement - PAS Small Grants Program" 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 Mar 08, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2017 Submit all application packages to ManaguaIRC@state.gov only. It is required to submit the full application package. No application package will be accepted after June 30, 2017.. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Managua Annual Program Statement (PAS) Small Grants Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to Nicaragua that supports small, innovative community-engagement projects designed to empower Nicaraguans, especially through education and entrepreneurship. It is aimed at practical, locally grounded initiatives that create opportunities, build skills, and strengthen communities through learning, training, and entrepreneurial development. Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements, and awards are dependent on the availability of funds.
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Nicaraguan individuals, as well as nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations that have legal status. The listing also notes eligibility for U.S.-based nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education), plus other eligible entity types as clarified by the program. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040 and is categorized under community development, education, and related activities.
The program has clear restrictions on what it will not fund. Proposals focused mainly on partisan political activity or religious activity are not allowed. It also does not support humanitarian or charitable assistance as the primary purpose, fundraising campaigns, scientific research, or for-profit/commercial/trade activities. Additional exclusions include projects that duplicate existing efforts, institutional development for its own sake (or general support to keep an organization running), construction, purchasing vehicles, and budgets where salaries are the main purpose of the grant. Refreshments also cannot be the central element of the budget. International air travel is generally not supported unless it is essential to achieving the project goal, meaning it must be strongly justified and clearly tied to results.
Proposals are evaluated and scored using four main criteria: the overall quality of the program design, the likelihood the project will achieve its stated objectives, the strength and practicality of the project evaluation plan (how results will be measured), and the clarity/credibility of the budget along with the narrative justification explaining why each cost is needed. In other words, reviewers are looking for a solid idea, a realistic plan to deliver it, a way to measure outcomes, and a budget that is reasonable and well explained.
The maximum award amount listed is $100,000, with an estimated 10 awards expected. The opportunity was originally posted March 8, 2017, and the stated deadline for submission was June 30, 2017, with the note that no late applications would be accepted.
Applications had to be submitted by email only to ManaguaIRC@state.gov, with "Grant Application" included in the subject line, and the full package was required. The submission needed multiple components: a proposal form describing the organization background and the project plan; the federal assistance application form (SF-424 for organizations or SF-424i for individuals); and a detailed budget package including SF-424A, SF-424B, and a budget narrative. Organizations also had to provide proof of active online registrations in DUNS, NCAGE, SAM.gov, and Grants.gov, while individuals needed proof of Grants.gov registration. Additional required items included a key contact form, CVs, and a certification document. Files could be sent in PDF, Word, Excel, or JPG formats, but zipped attachments using WinZIP or WinRAR extensions were not accepted. Finally, the notice emphasizes that applicants must renew and update their online registrations every year, since outdated registrations can block eligibility or delay award processing.
Managua Annual Program Statement (PAS) Small Grants Program: FAQs
1) What is the Managua Annual Program Statement (PAS) Small Grants Program?
The Managua PAS Small Grants Program is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to Nicaragua. It supports small, innovative community-engagement projects designed to empower Nicaraguans, with a particular emphasis on education and entrepreneurship.
2) What types of projects does this program want to fund?
The program is aimed at practical, locally grounded initiatives that create opportunities, build skills, and strengthen communities through learning, training, and entrepreneurial development. Projects should be community-engagement focused and designed to deliver real, measurable outcomes.
3) What is the main focus area: education, entrepreneurship, or something else?
Based on the program description, the strongest fit is for projects centered on education and entrepreneurship, especially those that help build skills and expand opportunities through training and development activities.
4) What funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding may be provided through grants and cooperative agreements. Awards are also dependent on the availability of funds.
5) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
6) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. and Nicaraguan individuals, as well as nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations that have legal status.
7) Are U.S.-based nonprofits eligible if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
The listing notes eligibility for U.S.-based nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
8) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility section specifies that U.S.-based nonprofits are eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
9) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $100,000.
10) How many awards are expected?
The program estimates approximately 10 awards.
11) When was the opportunity posted and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was originally posted on March 8, 2017. The stated submission deadline was June 30, 2017, and the notice states that no late applications would be accepted.
12) Will late applications be accepted?
No. The notice explicitly states that no late applications would be accepted.
13) How do applications have to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted by email only.
14) What email address is used for submission?
Applications were submitted to ManaguaIRC@state.gov.
15) What must the email subject line say?
The subject line needed to include "Grant Application".
16) What documents are required in the application package?
The full package was required and included: (1) a proposal form describing the organization background and project plan; (2) the federal assistance application form (SF-424 for organizations or SF-424i for individuals); and (3) a detailed budget package including SF-424A, SF-424B, and a budget narrative.
17) Which SF-424 form should an organization use?
Organizations were required to submit SF-424.
18) Which SF-424 form should an individual use?
Individuals were required to submit SF-424i.
19) What budget forms are required?
The budget package needed to include SF-424A, SF-424B, and a budget narrative explaining and justifying costs.
20) Are additional forms or attachments required beyond the proposal and SF forms?
Yes. Additional required items included a key contact form, CVs, and a certification document.
21) What online registrations are required for organizations?
Organizations had to provide proof of active online registrations in DUNS, NCAGE, SAM.gov, and Grants.gov.
22) What online registrations are required for individuals?
Individuals needed proof of Grants.gov registration.
23) Do online registrations need to be current?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that applicants must renew and update their online registrations every year. Outdated registrations can block eligibility or delay award processing.
24) What file formats are accepted for submission?
Files could be sent in PDF, Word, Excel, or JPG formats.
25) Are zipped attachments allowed?
No. Zipped attachments using WinZIP or WinRAR extensions were not accepted.
26) What kinds of projects are not eligible for funding?
The program lists several restrictions. It will not fund proposals focused mainly on partisan political activity or religious activity. It also does not support humanitarian or charitable assistance as the primary purpose, fundraising campaigns, scientific research, or for-profit/commercial/trade activities.
27) Will the program fund humanitarian or charitable assistance?
Projects whose primary purpose is humanitarian or charitable assistance are not supported under this opportunity.
28) Can a proposal include partisan political activities?
No. Proposals focused mainly on partisan political activity are not allowed.
29) Can a proposal be primarily religious in nature?
No. Proposals focused mainly on religious activity are not allowed.
30) Will the program fund fundraising campaigns?
No. Fundraising campaigns are listed as an excluded activity.
31) Will the program fund scientific research?
No. Scientific research is listed as an excluded activity.
32) Can for-profit or commercial/trade activities be funded?
No. For-profit/commercial/trade activities are listed among the exclusions.
33) Does the program fund construction projects?
No. Construction is specifically excluded.
34) Can the grant be used to purchase vehicles?
No. Purchasing vehicles is specifically excluded.
35) Will the program fund general operating support or institutional development?
No. The program excludes institutional development for its own sake and general support intended to keep an organization running.
36) Are projects that duplicate existing efforts eligible?
No. Projects that duplicate existing efforts are listed as an exclusion.
37) Can most of the budget be salaries?
The program excludes budgets where salaries are the main purpose of the grant.
38) Are refreshments allowed as a budget item?
Refreshments cannot be the central element of the budget.
39) Is international air travel allowed?
International air travel is generally not supported unless it is essential to achieving the project goal. If included, it must be strongly justified and clearly tied to results.
40) How are proposals evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated and scored using four main criteria: (1) the overall quality of the program design, (2) the likelihood the project will achieve its stated objectives, (3) the strength and practicality of the project evaluation plan (how results will be measured), and (4) the clarity and credibility of the budget and the narrative justification explaining why each cost is needed.
41) What does a strong evaluation plan need to show?
The evaluation plan should clearly explain how results will be measured. Reviewers are looking for a practical way to track outcomes and determine whether the project achieved its stated objectives.
42) What does the program look for in the budget narrative?
The budget should be reasonable and clearly explained. The budget narrative should justify why each cost is needed and connect proposed costs to the activities and results described in the project plan.
43) What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under community development, education, and related activities.
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