Opportunity Information: Apply for S PM070 15 GR 501
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- The U.S. Mission to Panama in the business and commerce community development education employment, labor and training law, justice and legal services other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Security and Accountability in Panama" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750 Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2015 and posted on Mar 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private 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).
- U.S. Non profit/non governmental organizations (NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, overseas based non profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and public international organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Promoting Security and Accountability in Panama" is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Mission to Panama through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Its purpose is to fund projects carried out in Panama that strengthen key democratic and governance pillars, specifically civil society, democracy, the rule of law, and the effectiveness and accountability of government institutions. The opportunity also explicitly supports initiatives that expand positive opportunities for vulnerable youth living in marginal or underserved communities, reflecting a focus on prevention, inclusion, and community resilience alongside institutional reform.
Program priorities center on transparency and anti-corruption efforts, criminal justice, rehabilitation, and crime prevention, with a broader framing that can include community development, education, employment and workforce training, legal services, business and commerce, and regional development. In practice, this means proposals could range from civil society watchdog and oversight initiatives, to programs that improve justice sector performance and integrity, to youth-focused interventions that reduce risk factors for crime through training, mentorship, education pathways, or community-based support. The Embassy signals interest in measurable activities that improve accountability and security outcomes, whether by strengthening institutions directly or by reducing vulnerability and improving social stability at the community level.
Funding is expected to support three to four awards, with total available funding capped at USD 900,000, depending on the availability of funds and the quality of applications received. Individual awards are expected to fall between USD 200,000 (floor) and USD 400,000 (ceiling), which indicates the Embassy is looking for mid-sized projects that are substantial enough to show tangible results but still targeted and implementable within a grant framework. Cost sharing or matching is not required, lowering barriers for organizations that may not have significant independent funding to contribute.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, overseas-based nonprofit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education (U.S. or foreign), and public international organizations. The opportunity is therefore open to a wide range of implementers, including universities running governance or justice-related programs, NGOs with experience in anti-corruption, civic participation, community safety, and youth development, and international bodies able to operate multi-stakeholder initiatives in Panama.
For reference and administrative identification, the funding opportunity number is S PM070 15 GR 501, and it is associated with CFDA number 19.750 under the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) grant programs. The posting date was March 10, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 30, 2015. Applicants needing help obtaining the full announcement were directed to contact Debra Negron at PanamaGrants@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Promoting Security and Accountability in Panama
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Promoting Security and Accountability in Panama".
2) Who is running this grant program?
This is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Mission to Panama through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
3) Where must the funded project activities take place?
Projects supported by this opportunity are intended to be carried out in Panama.
4) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program is designed to fund projects that strengthen key democratic and governance pillars in Panama, specifically: civil society, democracy, the rule of law, and the effectiveness and accountability of government institutions.
5) Does the opportunity include a focus on youth?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly supports initiatives that expand positive opportunities for vulnerable youth living in marginal or underserved communities, with an emphasis on prevention, inclusion, and community resilience.
6) What are the main program priorities?
Program priorities center on transparency and anti-corruption efforts, criminal justice, rehabilitation, and crime prevention.
7) What kinds of activities or sectors can proposals include?
The NOFO frames priorities broadly and notes proposals can include areas such as community development, education, employment and workforce training, legal services, business and commerce, and regional development, as long as they align with the program purpose and priorities.
8) What are examples of the types of projects the Embassy is looking for?
Based on the description provided, potential projects could include:
- Civil society watchdog and oversight initiatives that improve transparency and accountability.
- Justice sector performance and integrity initiatives that strengthen the rule of law.
- Youth-focused interventions that reduce risk factors for crime through training, mentorship, education pathways, or community-based support.
9) What results or outcomes does the Embassy appear to value?
The Embassy signals interest in measurable activities that improve accountability and security outcomes, either by strengthening institutions directly or by reducing vulnerability and improving social stability at the community level.
10) How many awards are expected?
Funding is expected to support three to four awards.
11) How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
Total available funding is capped at USD 900,000, depending on the availability of funds and the quality of applications received.
12) What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from a USD 200,000 floor to a USD 400,000 ceiling.
13) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Overseas-based nonprofit organizations
- Accredited institutions of higher education (U.S. or foreign)
- Public international organizations
15) Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. Accredited institutions of higher education, whether U.S. or foreign, are eligible applicants.
16) Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes overseas-based nonprofit organizations and foreign accredited institutions of higher education.
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is S PM070 15 GR 501.
18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.750 under the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) grant programs.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was March 10, 2015.
20) What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is listed as April 30, 2015.
21) Who should applicants contact to request the full announcement or get help accessing it?
Applicants needing help obtaining the full announcement were directed to contact Debra Negron at PanamaGrants@state.gov.
22) Does this program prioritize prevention and community resilience?
Yes. In addition to institutional reform goals, the opportunity highlights prevention, inclusion, and community resilience, particularly through initiatives that support vulnerable youth in marginal or underserved communities.
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