The U.S. Embassy in Kingston offers grants excluding activities such as printing books, individual travel to the U.S., ongoing salary costs, political party activities, and construction programs. This program does not fund projects that support religious activities, lobbying for specific legislation, or duplicate existing programs. It also does not support commercial or trade activities, social welfare projects, or programs requiring more than two years to implement. Deadline: Aug 30, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 318666
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-KGN-FY2019-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy, Kingston Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for creative new ideas and projects that align with our Mission goals and the 2020 U.S. Strategy for Engagement in the Caribbean. The topic areas eligible for funding include: • Strengthening Father–Child Relationships • Bolstering Citizen Security • Countering Trafficking in Persons • Improving Mental Health • Empowering People with Disabilities • Supporting Women & Girls in Sports • Promoting Community Resiliency through the Arts • Curbing Gender-based Violence • Promoting Social Responsibility for the Environment • Supporting Agricultural Entrepreneurship NB: Cost Sharing or Matching is optional but not required |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations with programming experience. • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions. • U.S. Exchanges alumni • U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop the capacity of NGOs in Jamaica and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. NB: For-profit and commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Jamaica |
| Description: |
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy in Jamaica |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
Phone 1-876-702-6113 Email:kingstongrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated the ‘Expected Number of Awards’ and ‘Estimated Total Program Funding’ fields. | Jul 23, 2019 | |
| To make an update to "Eligible Applicants: To include – U.S. Exchanges alumni | Jul 22, 2019 | |
| Jul 22, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-KGN-FY2019-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy, Kingston Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for creative new ideas and projects that align with our Mission goals and the 2020 U.S. Strategy for Engagement in the Caribbean. The topic areas eligible for funding include: • Strengthening Father–Child Relationships • Bolstering Citizen Security • Countering Trafficking in Persons • Improving Mental Health • Empowering People with Disabilities • Supporting Women & Girls in Sports • Promoting Community Resiliency through the Arts • Curbing Gender-based Violence • Promoting Social Responsibility for the Environment • Supporting Agricultural Entrepreneurship NB: Cost Sharing or Matching is optional but not required |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations with programming experience. • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions. • U.S. Exchanges alumni • U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop the capacity of NGOs in Jamaica and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. NB: For-profit and commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Jamaica |
| Description: |
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy in Jamaica |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
Phone 1-876-702-6113 Email:kingstongrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-KGN-FY2019-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy, Kingston Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for creative new ideas and projects that align with our Mission goals and the 2020 U.S. Strategy for Engagement in the Caribbean. The topic areas eligible for funding include: • Strengthening Father–Child Relationships • Bolstering Citizen Security • Countering Trafficking in Persons • Improving Mental Health • Empowering People with Disabilities • Supporting Women & Girls in Sports • Promoting Community Resiliency through the Arts • Curbing Gender-based Violence • Promoting Social Responsibility for the Environment • Supporting Agricultural Entrepreneurship NB: Cost Sharing or Matching is optional but not required |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations with programming experience. • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions. • U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop the capacity of NGOs in Jamaica and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management.NB: For-profit and commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Jamaica |
| Description: |
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy in Jamaica |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
Phone 1-876-702-6113 Email:kingstongrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-KGN-FY2019-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy, Kingston Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for creative new ideas and projects that align with our Mission goals and the 2020 U.S. Strategy for Engagement in the Caribbean. The topic areas eligible for funding include: • Strengthening Father–Child Relationships • Bolstering Citizen Security • Countering Trafficking in Persons • Improving Mental Health • Empowering People with Disabilities • Supporting Women & Girls in Sports • Promoting Community Resiliency through the Arts • Curbing Gender-based Violence • Promoting Social Responsibility for the Environment • Supporting Agricultural Entrepreneurship NB: Cost Sharing or Matching is optional but not required |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $240,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $24,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations with programming experience. • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions. • U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop the capacity of NGOs in Jamaica and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management.NB: For-profit and commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Jamaica |
| Description: |
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy in Jamaica |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section
Phone 1-876-702-6113 Email:kingstongrants@state.gov |
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