Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS MEX PD CJ 2015 01
Apply for DOS MEX PD CJ 2015 01
- The U.S. Mission to Mexico in the education humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Gender Equality through STEM Higher Education and Careers" 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 Aug 11, 2015 and posted on Jun 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $35,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 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).
- Applications may be submitted by any not for profit local entity that (a) is organized under the laws of Mexico, (b) has its principal place of business or operations in Mexico, (c) is majority beneficially owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent and residents of Mexico, and (d) is managed by a governing body the majority of which are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Mexico. For purposes of this section, majority owned and managed by include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organizations managers or a majority of the organizations governing body by any means.While the prime applicant must be a Mexican organization that meets the criteria listed above, organizations may submit applications individually or in partnership with other international or local organizations. Partnerships with governmental organizations may also be considered where a sub national or national governmental organization may contribute expertise, staff or resources to achieving a program objective however, the prime applicant must meet the eligibility criteria outlined above. Partnerships do not require cost sharing or leverage, but cost sharing is strongly encouraged and will be considered as a factor in cost effectiveness.If the organization is a private nonprofit which has not received a grant or cooperative agreement from the U.S. Embassy in the past three years, or if your organization received non profit status from the Mexican Government within the past four years, you must submit the necessary documentation to verify non profit status. Failure to do so will cause your proposal to be declared technically ineligible.Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required. However, cost sharing is encouraged. PAS also encourages projects that use highly skilled volunteers or other in kind contributions as an element of cost sharing. Applications should explain clearly other sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used.Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. Previous federal award recipients who are not in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are ineligible to apply.It is the applicant s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance and requirements at the time of application and during the program period, if awarded funding. Those organizations found to be in non compliance with grant terms and conditions or OMB guidance may be found ineligible for funding or designated high risk by the grants officer if selected for funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Promoting Gender Equality through STEM Higher Education and Careers" is a U.S. Mission to Mexico (Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez) funding competition intended to support a program that motivates and prepares girls ages 12 to 16 in Ciudad Juarez and/or Chihuahua City to pursue STEM studies and long-term STEM careers. The award is meant to fund the design and delivery of a structured, year-long set of extracurricular activities that broaden participants exposure to STEM topics, introduce them to real career pathways, and strengthen their interest in continuing into higher education.
The funded project is expected to run for at least eleven months and be organized as an ongoing sequence of learning experiences rather than a one-time event. A required core component is the delivery of two separate two-day intensive science camps. These camps must be hands-on and include mentoring, and they must be led by female instructors who work in STEM fields, reinforcing the program's gender-equality focus through direct access to women role models. In addition to the regular activities and camps, the program must end with a culminating public presentation where participants demonstrate what they have learned, providing a clear capstone moment that highlights outcomes to the broader community.
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), with the activity area aligning to education/humanities and science and technology. The opportunity anticipates making one award, with total estimated funding of $35,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $15,000 (floor) and $35,000 (ceiling). Cost sharing or matching is not required, but it is strongly encouraged, and proposals that bring additional resources, in-kind support, or skilled volunteers may be viewed more favorably in terms of cost effectiveness.
Eligibility is primarily aimed at Mexican nonprofit local entities. To qualify as the prime applicant, an organization must be organized under Mexican law, have its principal place of business or operations in Mexico, be majority beneficially owned by Mexican citizens or lawful permanent residents of Mexico, and be governed by a body that is majority Mexican citizens or lawful permanent residents. The competition allows eligible Mexican organizations to apply on their own or in partnership with other local or international organizations, and partnerships with government entities may be considered when they add expertise, staff, or resources. However, the prime applicant must still meet the Mexican-entity eligibility requirements. Additional compliance-related restrictions apply: organizations may submit only one proposal (multiple submissions from the same organization make all of that organization's submissions ineligible), and prior U.S. federal award recipients who are not compliant with reporting requirements are ineligible. Some organizations must also submit documentation proving nonprofit status, especially if they have not received U.S. Embassy grant funding in the prior three years or if their nonprofit status in Mexico is relatively recent.
Applications must follow strict formatting and submission rules. All materials must be in English, budgets must be in U.S. dollars, pages must be numbered, and documents must be formatted for 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Word documents are required to be single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with at least 1-inch margins. The submission package must include organizational information, a technical proposal describing the program design, a detailed budget, information on key personnel and partners, and the required SF-424 grant request form. Proposals that fail to meet the stated requirements can be deemed ineligible.
Applications are evaluated using seven criteria: overall program quality, ability to achieve the stated objectives, institutional capacity to manage and deliver the project, sustainability beyond the grant period, cost effectiveness, the strength and clarity of the budget and its narrative justification, and monitoring and evaluation plans. In practical terms, successful proposals will clearly describe how activities will be sequenced over the year, how the two science camps will be organized and staffed by women in STEM, how the program will recruit and retain girls ages 12 to 16, how learning and attitude changes will be measured, and how the culminating public presentation will be executed to showcase results. For accessibility needs related to the announcement, the contact provided is CDJGrants@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Gender Equality through STEM Higher Education and Careers
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Mission to Mexico (Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez) funding competition to support a program that motivates and prepares girls ages 12 to 16 in Ciudad Juarez and/or Chihuahua City to pursue STEM studies and long-term STEM careers.
2) What is the main goal of the funded program?
The program is intended to broaden participants' exposure to STEM topics, introduce them to real STEM career pathways, and strengthen their interest in continuing into higher education, with an explicit gender-equality focus.
3) Who is the target audience for program activities?
Girls ages 12 to 16 located in Ciudad Juarez and/or Chihuahua City.
4) Where must program activities take place?
The opportunity is designed for participants in Ciudad Juarez and/or Chihuahua City. The program should be built around serving girls in one or both of these locations.
5) How long is the project expected to run?
The funded project is expected to run for at least eleven months and be structured as a year-long sequence of extracurricular activities rather than a one-time event.
6) Does the program need to be a one-time event or a series of activities?
It must be an ongoing sequence of learning experiences over the project period, not a single standalone event.
7) Are science camps required as part of the program?
Yes. A required core component is the delivery of two separate two-day intensive science camps.
8) What are the requirements for the two science camps?
Each camp must be two days, hands-on, and include mentoring. The camps must be led by female instructors who work in STEM fields to reinforce the gender-equality focus through direct access to women role models.
9) Who must lead the science camps?
Female instructors who work in STEM fields must lead the camps.
10) Is mentoring required in the camps?
Yes. The camps must include mentoring as part of the hands-on experience.
11) Is a final event required at the end of the program?
Yes. The program must end with a culminating public presentation where participants demonstrate what they have learned, serving as a capstone moment that highlights outcomes to the broader community.
12) What is the grant funding source and CFDA number?
Funding is provided as a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
13) What activity areas does this opportunity align with?
The activity area aligns to education/humanities and science and technology.
14) How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
15) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $35,000.
16) What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to fall between $15,000 (floor) and $35,000 (ceiling).
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
18) Is cost sharing encouraged, and can it improve competitiveness?
Yes. Cost sharing is strongly encouraged. Proposals that bring additional resources, in-kind support, or skilled volunteers may be viewed more favorably in terms of cost effectiveness.
19) Who is eligible to apply as the prime applicant?
Eligibility is primarily aimed at Mexican nonprofit local entities. The prime applicant must be organized under Mexican law, have its principal place of business or operations in Mexico, be majority beneficially owned by Mexican citizens or lawful permanent residents of Mexico, and be governed by a body that is majority Mexican citizens or lawful permanent residents.
20) Can an eligible Mexican organization apply in partnership with other organizations?
Yes. Eligible Mexican organizations may apply on their own or in partnership with other local or international organizations.
21) Can partnerships with government entities be included?
Yes, partnerships with government entities may be considered when they add expertise, staff, or resources. However, the prime applicant must still meet the Mexican-entity eligibility requirements.
22) If we apply with partners, do the prime applicant eligibility rules still apply?
Yes. Even when applying in partnership, the prime applicant must meet the stated Mexican-entity eligibility requirements.
23) How many proposals can one organization submit?
An organization may submit only one proposal. Multiple submissions from the same organization make all of that organization's submissions ineligible.
24) Are there restrictions related to prior U.S. federal award compliance?
Yes. Prior U.S. federal award recipients who are not compliant with reporting requirements are ineligible.
25) Do applicants need to provide proof of nonprofit status?
Some organizations must submit documentation proving nonprofit status, especially if they have not received U.S. Embassy grant funding in the prior three years or if their nonprofit status in Mexico is relatively recent.
26) What language must the application be submitted in?
All application materials must be in English.
27) In what currency must the budget be prepared?
Budgets must be in U.S. dollars.
28) Are there specific page setup and formatting rules?
Yes. Pages must be numbered, and documents must be formatted for 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Word documents are required to be single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with at least 1-inch margins.
29) What must be included in the submission package?
The submission package must include organizational information, a technical proposal describing the program design, a detailed budget, information on key personnel and partners, and the required SF-424 grant request form.
30) What happens if an application does not follow the stated requirements?
Proposals that fail to meet the stated requirements can be deemed ineligible.
31) How will applications be evaluated?
Applications are evaluated using seven criteria: overall program quality; ability to achieve the stated objectives; institutional capacity to manage and deliver the project; sustainability beyond the grant period; cost effectiveness; the strength and clarity of the budget and its narrative justification; and monitoring and evaluation plans.
32) What does a strong proposal typically describe (based on the evaluation criteria)?
Strong proposals clearly describe how activities will be sequenced over the year; how the two science camps will be organized and staffed by women in STEM; how the program will recruit and retain girls ages 12 to 16; how learning and attitude changes will be measured; and how the culminating public presentation will be executed to showcase results.
33) What is expected for monitoring and evaluation?
Applicants are evaluated on monitoring and evaluation plans, and competitive proposals should explain how learning and attitude changes will be measured over the program period.
34) Who should be contacted for accessibility needs related to the announcement?
For accessibility needs related to the announcement, contact CDJGrants@state.gov.
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