Opportunity Information: Apply for S PM070 14 GR 501
Apply for S PM070 14 GR 501
- The U.S. Mission to Panama in the business and commerce community development education employment, labor and training income security and social services 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 "Reinforcing a democratic, secure, and prosperous Panama" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2014 and posted on Mar 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Public International Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Reinforcing a democratic, secure, and prosperous Panama" is a discretionary funding competition announced by the U.S. Mission to Panama (U.S. Embassy in Panama) under Funding Opportunity Number S PM070 14 GR 501. It was posted on March 24, 2014, with a proposal deadline of May 18, 2014, and it ultimately archived on June 17, 2014. The overall purpose of the competition is to support projects carried out in Panama that strengthen the foundations of democracy and security while expanding opportunity, especially for groups and communities that face higher levels of vulnerability. In practical terms, the Embassy is looking for proposals that can reinforce civil society, support democratic governance, bolster the rule of law, improve the functioning and integrity of government institutions, or create constructive opportunities for vulnerable youth in marginal communities.
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements, meaning awards may involve a traditional grant structure or a more collaborative relationship in which the U.S. government has substantial involvement during implementation (as is typical under a cooperative agreement). The total amount of funding expected for all awards combined is capped at $1,300,000, and the Embassy anticipated making about three to five awards (the source data also lists an expected five awards). Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000, which signals a preference for medium-sized projects that are large enough to demonstrate measurable impact but not so large that they become overly broad or unfocused. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, so organizations were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds in order to be eligible, although voluntary leverage and partnerships are often viewed positively in competitive selections.
The eligible applicant pool is intentionally broad. The Embassy invited proposals from public international organizations, U.S. and foreign nonprofit organizations (including both those with 501(c)(3) IRS status and those without it, as long as they otherwise qualify), and accredited institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad, including public, private, and state-controlled institutions. This wide eligibility suggests the Embassy wanted to attract a mix of implementers, including experienced international NGOs, local civil society organizations, and universities capable of delivering training, research, technical assistance, community programming, and evidence-based interventions.
The activity areas listed for the opportunity cover several overlapping sectors, reflecting the Embassy's view that democratic resilience and citizen security are interconnected. The funding activity categories include community development, education, employment and workforce training, income security and social services, law/justice/legal services, business and commerce, and regional development, along with an "other" category that is clarified as focusing on transparency and anti-corruption, criminal justice (including rehabilitation), and crime prevention. In other words, proposals could range from strengthening watchdog organizations and investigative capacity, to improving access to justice and fair legal processes, to supporting institutional reforms, to programs that prevent crime by offering at-risk youth pathways into education and employment. The thematic emphasis on transparency, anti-corruption, and criminal justice also indicates an interest in strengthening public trust and state legitimacy by improving accountability and the effectiveness of justice-sector institutions.
Administratively, the opportunity is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 19.700, which is a U.S. Department of State assistance listing. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Embassy Grants Coordinator, Aaron Singleterry, and questions about the RFA requirements were also handled through that point of contact. Overall, the announcement presents a competitive, project-based funding opportunity designed to support practical, on-the-ground initiatives in Panama that contribute to democratic governance, stronger institutions, safer communities, and expanded opportunities for vulnerable youth.
FAQs: Reinforcing a democratic, secure, and prosperous Panama (S PM070 14 GR 501)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Reinforcing a democratic, secure, and prosperous Panama."
Who is announcing and managing this funding opportunity?
The funding competition was announced by the U.S. Mission to Panama (U.S. Embassy in Panama).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S PM070 14 GR 501.
What type of funding is being offered?
Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements. A grant typically supports an approved project with standard oversight, while a cooperative agreement indicates a more collaborative relationship where the U.S. government may have substantial involvement during project implementation.
What is the overall purpose of the competition?
The purpose is to support projects carried out in Panama that strengthen the foundations of democracy and security while expanding opportunity, especially for groups and communities facing higher levels of vulnerability.
What kinds of projects is the Embassy looking to fund?
The Embassy is seeking proposals that can reinforce civil society, support democratic governance, bolster the rule of law, improve the functioning and integrity of government institutions, and/or create constructive opportunities for vulnerable youth in marginal communities.
Where must the project take place?
Projects are intended to be carried out in Panama.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The total amount expected for all awards combined was capped at $1,300,000.
How many awards did the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipated making about three to five awards (the source information also lists an expected five awards).
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $150,000 (award floor) to $500,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants, meaning organizations were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2014.
What was the proposal deadline?
The proposal deadline was May 18, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 17, 2014.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool included public international organizations, U.S. and foreign nonprofit organizations (including organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status and those without it, as long as they otherwise qualify), and accredited institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad (including public, private, and state-controlled institutions).
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?
Yes. The Embassy invited proposals from both U.S. and foreign nonprofit organizations, as well as institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad.
Do nonprofits need 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility language included nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and those without it, provided they otherwise qualify.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Accredited institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad were eligible, including public, private, and state-controlled institutions.
What funding activity categories were included?
The listed activity areas included community development; education; employment and workforce training; income security and social services; law/justice/legal services; business and commerce; regional development; and an "other" category.
What does the "other" category focus on for this opportunity?
The "other" category is clarified as focusing on transparency and anti-corruption, criminal justice (including rehabilitation), and crime prevention.
What themes appear to be emphasized within the activity areas?
The announcement highlights transparency, anti-corruption, criminal justice, rehabilitation, and crime prevention, reflecting an emphasis on accountability, justice-sector effectiveness, public trust, and safer communities alongside democratic governance.
Does the opportunity connect democratic governance and citizen security?
Yes. The listed sectors and themes suggest the Embassy views democratic resilience and citizen security as interconnected, with projects spanning governance, rule of law, institutional integrity, and prevention-oriented opportunities for vulnerable youth.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 19.700.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact the Embassy Grants Coordinator, Aaron Singleterry, for help accessing the full announcement and for questions about the RFA requirements.
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