The American Center of U.S. Embassy Dhaka is offering grants to promote U.S.-Bangladesh ties, democratic values, human rights, gender equality, education, and cultural exchanges. Eligible entities include local civil society representatives, NGOs, and educational institutions. Projects should align with the U.S. Embassy’s priorities, such as promoting democratic processes, combating extremism, and enhancing educational opportunities. Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291634
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FY2017-APS-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The American Center Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The American Center encourages applications from non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, foundations, trusts, community-based organizations and educational institutions that have legal standing in Bangladesh and the appropriate registrations as per the local regulatory requirements. Commercial firms and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The American Center of U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy grants program, and is seeking proposals for projects throughout the fiscal year (from October to September) that promote U.S.-Bangladesh ties, strengthen democratic and inclusive societies, increase educational and economic opportunity for citizens, and improve access to accurate information.This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Federal Assistance Awards, hereafter referred to as grants, under this notice are intended for local representatives of civil society, including U.S. or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private institutions of post-secondary and higher education.Grant proposals submitted should meet one or more of the following U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Public Diplomacy priorities: 1. Promote democratic values, good governance, civil society engagement, and peaceful political processes;2. Strengthen respect for human rights and inclusive societies (promote tolerance and pluralism);3. Counter violent extremism;4. Pursue gender equality and women empowerment, and combat gender based violence; 5. Increase U.S.-Bangladesh educational linkages, English language learning, higher education administration;6. Cultural and artistic approaches to address any of the above priorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
American Center, U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Email:dhakagrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Program funding was updated; Grants Application Form was updated. | Feb 07, 2017 | |
| Feb 07, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FY2017-APS-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The American Center Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The American Center encourages applications from non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, foundations, trusts, community-based organizations and educational institutions that have legal standing in Bangladesh and the appropriate registrations as per the local regulatory requirements. Commercial firms and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The American Center of U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy grants program, and is seeking proposals for projects throughout the fiscal year (from October to September) that promote U.S.-Bangladesh ties, strengthen democratic and inclusive societies, increase educational and economic opportunity for citizens, and improve access to accurate information.This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Federal Assistance Awards, hereafter referred to as grants, under this notice are intended for local representatives of civil society, including U.S. or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private institutions of post-secondary and higher education.Grant proposals submitted should meet one or more of the following U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Public Diplomacy priorities: 1. Promote democratic values, good governance, civil society engagement, and peaceful political processes;2. Strengthen respect for human rights and inclusive societies (promote tolerance and pluralism);3. Counter violent extremism;4. Pursue gender equality and women empowerment, and combat gender based violence; 5. Increase U.S.-Bangladesh educational linkages, English language learning, higher education administration;6. Cultural and artistic approaches to address any of the above priorities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
American Center, U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Email:dhakagrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FY2017-APS-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The American Center Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The American Center encourages applications from non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, foundations, trusts, community-based organizations and educational institutions that have legal standing in Bangladesh and the appropriate registrations as per the local regulatory requirements. Commercial firms and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs |
| Description: | The American Center of U.S. Embassy Dhaka is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy grants program, and is seeking proposals for projects throughout the fiscal year (from October to September) that promote U.S.-Bangladesh ties, strengthen democratic and inclusive societies, increase educational and economic opportunity for citizens, and improve access to accurate information.
This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Federal Assistance Awards, hereafter referred to as grants, under this notice are intended for local representatives of civil society, including U.S. or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private institutions of post-secondary and higher education. Grant proposals submitted should meet one or more of the following U.S. Embassy Dhaka, Public Diplomacy priorities: |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
American Center, U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Email:dhakagrants@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 291634 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Grants Application Form .pdf
Folder 291634 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Applicant Organization Information.pdf
Folder 291634 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY2017 APS Annual Program Statement 2017-01-08.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | American Center, U.S. Embassy Dhaka Email: dhakagrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | APS | The American Center Annual Program Statement | PKG00230649 | Feb 06, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291634 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
291634 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
291634 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
291634 SF424A-1.0.pdf
291634 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
291634 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
291634 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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