Opportunity Information: Apply for USEMBGUA 13 GR 001 WHA 011013
Apply for USEMBGUA 13 GR 001 WHA 011013
- The Guatemala in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Diplomacy Proposals Guatemala" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 10, 2013 and posted on Jan 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 20, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals 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) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Foreign individuals, NGOs, and universities
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), offered a competitive grant opportunity for individuals and nonprofit organizations based in Guatemala or the United States to run public diplomacy projects in Guatemala. The program was designed to fund a small set of projects chosen by an internal Embassy review panel, with an emphasis on proposals that advance shared priorities and strengthen ties between Guatemalan communities and the United States. The Embassy expected to fund roughly five to eight projects, and it set aside space for new partners by requiring that at least one and no more than three awards go to applicants that had not previously received U.S. Government (USG) funding.
Projects needed to fit clearly within one of four themes: supporting rule of law and citizen security; encouraging economic growth and sustainable environmental practices; improving health and education; or increasing mutual understanding between the United States and Guatemala. A key program expectation was that every funded project include a U.S. cultural element, such as participation by a U.S. expert or speaker, to reinforce the public diplomacy purpose and deepen people-to-people engagement.
Funding levels were modest and tightly defined. Individual awards had to fall between $10,000 (floor) and $25,000 (ceiling), with an estimated total funding pool of about $100,000 and up to eight awards anticipated. The funding instrument was a grant, and cost sharing was not required; however, proposals that brought additional resources or partner funding were described as generally more competitive. PAS funds could not be used for infrastructure projects, though equipment purchases could be included if well justified as necessary to achieve the project goals.
The timeline and submission rules were strict. Complete proposals were due electronically by midnight on Wednesday, February 20, 2013, submitted either by email to guerrakm@state.gov or through grants.gov, and late or incomplete submissions would not be considered. Applicants were to be notified of decisions by March 31, 2013. Selected awardees then had to complete additional forms and registration steps within 30 days of notification in order to move forward with funding. While proposals could be written in Spanish or English, all final project reports had to be submitted in English; applicants without strong English capacity were encouraged to budget for translation.
Applicants were also expected to demonstrate awareness of existing programs in Guatemala, including USG-funded efforts, to avoid duplicating work already underway. This implies that strong proposals would show a clear niche, explain how the project complements rather than repeats other initiatives, and describe coordination or differentiation where appropriate.
The required application package was detailed and focused on practical implementation and accountability. Submissions had to include full contact information; a record of any prior USG funding (project title, amount, and date); a project title; clear objectives; the project location; and a one-to-two-page description of planned activities. Applicants also needed to provide a timeframe covering the full sequence of activities (with the expectation that projects generally conclude before June 2014), an explanation of the project significance and benefits to stakeholders, measurable indicators of success, and a monitoring plan explaining how implementation and results would be tracked. In addition, proposals had to include statements addressing urgency (why the project should happen now) and sustainability (how impact would continue after the grant ends), plus a rationale for why U.S. support is appropriate, including the required U.S. cultural component. A detailed line-item budget and narrative justification were mandatory, using the Embassy’s required worksheet, and resumes for the project director and other key personnel had to be attached.
Eligibility was broad and included individuals, nonprofits (including U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations), private and public institutions of higher education, and foreign individuals, NGOs, and universities. For questions about whether an idea fit the program, applicants were directed to contact the Embassy’s Cultural Affairs Officer, Kathy (Kathleen) Guerra, at guerrakm@state.gov (phone 502 2326 4263). The opportunity was posted January 10, 2013, closed February 20, 2013, and archived March 22, 2013 under Funding Opportunity Number USEMBGUA 13 GR 001 WHA 011013.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) to support public diplomacy projects implemented in Guatemala.
2) Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, Public Affairs Section (PAS).
3) Who can apply?
Eligibility includes individuals and nonprofit organizations based in Guatemala or the United States, as well as a broad range of other eligible entities, including:
- Individuals
- Nonprofits (including U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations)
- Private and public institutions of higher education
- Foreign individuals, NGOs, and universities
4) Where must the project take place?
Projects are to be implemented in Guatemala.
5) What is the purpose of the program?
The program is designed to fund a small set of public diplomacy projects that advance shared priorities and strengthen ties between Guatemalan communities and the United States.
6) How many awards were expected?
The Embassy expected to fund roughly five to eight projects.
7) Was there any preference for new partners?
Yes. The Embassy required that at least one and no more than three awards go to applicants that had not previously received U.S. Government (USG) funding.
8) What themes must a project fit under?
Proposals needed to fit clearly within one of four themes:
- Supporting rule of law and citizen security
- Encouraging economic growth and sustainable environmental practices
- Improving health and education
- Increasing mutual understanding between the United States and Guatemala
9) Is a U.S. cultural element required?
Yes. Every funded project was expected to include a U.S. cultural element, such as participation by a U.S. expert or speaker, to reinforce the public diplomacy purpose and deepen people-to-people engagement.
10) What is the award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards had to be between $10,000 (minimum) and $25,000 (maximum).
11) What was the total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was about $100,000, with up to eight awards anticipated.
12) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
13) Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing was not required.
14) Can cost sharing or partner funding strengthen an application?
Yes. While not required, proposals that brought additional resources or partner funding were described as generally more competitive.
15) Can PAS funds be used for infrastructure projects?
No. PAS funds could not be used for infrastructure projects.
16) Are equipment purchases allowed?
Yes. Equipment purchases could be included if well justified as necessary to achieve the project goals.
17) When was the application due?
Complete proposals were due electronically by midnight on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
18) How could applications be submitted?
Applications were to be submitted electronically either:
- By email to guerrakm@state.gov, or
- Through grants.gov
19) What happens if an application is late or incomplete?
Late or incomplete submissions would not be considered.
20) When were applicants expected to be notified?
Applicants were to be notified of decisions by March 31, 2013.
21) What happens after selection?
Selected awardees had to complete additional forms and registration steps within 30 days of notification in order to move forward with funding.
22) What languages were allowed for proposals?
Proposals could be written in Spanish or English.
23) What language is required for final project reports?
All final project reports had to be submitted in English.
24) Should applicants budget for translation?
Yes. Applicants without strong English capacity were encouraged to budget for translation so final reporting could be completed in English.
25) Do proposals need to address existing programs in Guatemala?
Yes. Applicants were expected to demonstrate awareness of existing programs in Guatemala, including USG-funded efforts, to avoid duplicating work already underway.
26) What does it mean to avoid duplication?
Based on the program expectations, strong proposals would show a clear niche, explain how the project complements rather than repeats other initiatives, and describe coordination or differentiation where appropriate.
27) What contact information had to be included in the application package?
Submissions had to include full contact information.
28) Did applicants have to disclose prior USG funding?
Yes. Applications needed to include a record of any prior USG funding, including the project title, amount, and date.
29) What basic project details were required?
Applicants had to include a project title, clear objectives, and the project location.
30) How long should the project description be?
The activity description was required to be one to two pages describing planned activities.
31) Was a project timeline required?
Yes. Applicants had to provide a timeframe covering the full sequence of activities, with an expectation that projects generally conclude before June 2014.
32) What should the proposal say about significance and benefits?
The application needed an explanation of the project significance and benefits to stakeholders.
33) Were measurable indicators required?
Yes. Proposals had to include measurable indicators of success.
34) Was a monitoring plan required?
Yes. Applicants had to provide a monitoring plan explaining how implementation and results would be tracked.
35) Did the proposal need to address urgency?
Yes. Submissions had to include a statement explaining urgency (why the project should happen now).
36) Did the proposal need to address sustainability?
Yes. Submissions had to include a sustainability statement explaining how impact would continue after the grant ends.
37) Did applicants need to explain why U.S. support is appropriate?
Yes. The proposal needed a rationale for why U.S. support is appropriate, including the required U.S. cultural component.
38) What budget documents were required?
A detailed line-item budget and a narrative justification were mandatory, and applicants were required to use the Embassy's required worksheet.
39) Were resumes required?
Yes. Resumes for the project director and other key personnel had to be attached.
40) Who can be contacted with questions about fit?
Applicants with questions about whether an idea fit the program were directed to contact the Embassy's Cultural Affairs Officer, Kathy (Kathleen) Guerra:
- Email: guerrakm@state.gov
- Phone: 502 2326 4263
41) What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USEMBGUA 13 GR 001 WHA 011013.
42) When was this opportunity posted, closed, and archived?
It was posted January 10, 2013, closed February 20, 2013, and archived March 22, 2013.
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