Opportunity Information: Apply for 0002 2015
Apply for 0002 2015
- The U.S. Mission to Dominican Republic in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program Statement" 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 May 29, 2015 and posted on May 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2015. (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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- American and/or Dominican based committed and organized civil society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non governmental organizations, and academic institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State in the Dominican Republic. Its main purpose is to fund projects that strengthen U.S.-Dominican bilateral relations through public diplomacy style programming. The program emphasizes practical, on-the-ground activities that can be designed and carried out in the Dominican Republic by capable organizations with relevant experience, especially groups that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding.
Funding is limited and is intended for small grants, with awards ranging from USD 20,000 (award floor) to USD 40,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to qualify. The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs), and it uses the grant instrument type.
Projects must align with one or more of five priority areas identified by the Embassy. The first priority area focuses on entrepreneurship, economic prosperity, and/or climate change programming that supports economic growth, with a clear emphasis on reaching youth and underserved communities. The second priority area covers human rights programming, including topics such as gender-based violence, girls empowerment, LGBT issues, rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, migrant issues, and labor rights; these proposals are also expected to target youth and underserved populations. The third priority area supports strengthening English language education, particularly through English teacher training and expanding access to English programs in at-risk communities. The fourth priority area seeks programs that build the capacity of Dominican institutions to improve citizen security, confront public-sector corruption, and support democratic governance. The fifth priority area supports academic and cultural exchanges and related initiatives that increase mutual understanding of shared history, traditions, and values between the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Eligibility is directed toward American and/or Dominican-based organized civil society actors and institutions, including committed civil society organizations, local civil society representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. Applicants must be eligible to receive U.S. grants and must demonstrate they have the ability to develop and implement the proposed program in the Dominican Republic. The Embassy also notes that applicants should show demonstrated expertise in at least one relevant area such as people-to-people exchanges, cultural or academic programming, international cooperation, or institution-to-institution partnerships, signaling that proposals should be grounded in proven capacity and credible programming experience.
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2015, with a closing date of July 15, 2015 (and an archive date of August 14, 2015). Applicants were directed to follow the detailed instructions and forms provided through the official announcement link, and proposals were to be submitted electronically to the Public Affairs Officer contact listed in the notice (James Russo). For more background on the Embassy PAS and its grants program, the announcement points applicants to the Embassy Public Affairs webpage.
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program (FAQs)
What is the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program?
It is a discretionary small-grants program run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State in the Dominican Republic. It funds public diplomacy-style projects designed to strengthen U.S.-Dominican bilateral relations.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The main purpose is to support practical, on-the-ground activities that can be designed and carried out in the Dominican Republic and that strengthen U.S.-Dominican ties through public diplomacy programming.
What type of projects does the program prefer?
The program emphasizes practical, on-the-ground projects implemented in the Dominican Republic by capable organizations with relevant experience. It especially encourages proposals from groups that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards are intended to be small grants ranging from USD 20,000 (award floor) to USD 40,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to qualify.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040 (Public Diplomacy Programs).
What is the funding instrument type?
The opportunity uses the grant instrument type.
Where must the project be carried out?
Projects are expected to be designed and carried out in the Dominican Republic.
What are the priority program areas supported by the Embassy?
Projects must align with one or more of five priority areas identified by the U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo:
- Entrepreneurship, economic prosperity, and/or climate change programming that supports economic growth, with a clear emphasis on reaching youth and underserved communities
- Human rights programming (including gender-based violence, girls empowerment, LGBT issues, rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, migrant issues, and labor rights), with an expectation to target youth and underserved populations
- Strengthening English language education, particularly English teacher training and expanding access to English programs in at-risk communities
- Building the capacity of Dominican institutions to improve citizen security, confront public-sector corruption, and support democratic governance
- Academic and cultural exchanges and related initiatives that increase mutual understanding of shared history, traditions, and values between the United States and the Dominican Republic
Do projects need to address youth and underserved communities?
Yes for specific priority areas. The entrepreneurship/economic prosperity/climate change priority area has a clear emphasis on reaching youth and underserved communities. Human rights proposals are also expected to target youth and underserved populations.
What specific topics are included under the human rights priority area?
Examples listed include gender-based violence, girls empowerment, LGBT issues, rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, migrant issues, and labor rights.
What kinds of English language projects are prioritized?
The Embassy prioritizes strengthening English language education, particularly by supporting English teacher training and expanding access to English programs in at-risk communities.
What does the program mean by support for democratic governance?
Under the fourth priority area, the program supports efforts to build the capacity of Dominican institutions to improve citizen security, confront public-sector corruption, and support democratic governance.
What is meant by academic and cultural exchanges in this context?
The fifth priority area supports academic and cultural exchanges and related initiatives that increase mutual understanding of shared history, traditions, and values between the United States and the Dominican Republic.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is directed toward American and/or Dominican-based organized civil society actors and institutions. Examples include civil society organizations, local civil society representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
Do applicants need to be able to receive U.S. Government grants?
Yes. Applicants must be eligible to receive U.S. grants.
What capacity do applicants need to demonstrate?
Applicants must demonstrate they have the ability to develop and implement the proposed program in the Dominican Republic.
Is prior experience required?
The Embassy indicates applicants should show demonstrated expertise in at least one relevant area, such as people-to-people exchanges, cultural or academic programming, international cooperation, or institution-to-institution partnerships.
Does the program allow organizations that have never received U.S. Government international program funding?
Yes. The program especially encourages capable groups that have not previously received U.S. Government international program funding.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed was July 15, 2015.
Was there an archive date for the announcement?
Yes. The archive date was August 14, 2015.
How were proposals to be submitted?
Proposals were to be submitted electronically to the Public Affairs Officer contact listed in the notice.
Who was the point of contact for submissions?
The Public Affairs Officer contact listed was James Russo.
Where could applicants find the required instructions and forms?
Applicants were directed to follow the detailed instructions and forms provided through the official announcement link.
Where can applicants learn more about the Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) and its grants program?
The announcement points applicants to the Embassy Public Affairs webpage for background on the Embassy PAS and its grants program.
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