U.S. Embassy Asuncion Public Diplomacy Grant: Combating Corruption through Transparency and Accountability in Paraguay
This U.S. Embassy Asuncion Public Diplomacy grant supports civil society organizations in Paraguay combating corruption through institutionalizing transparency and accountability. The grant aims to strengthen citizen-led mechanisms, enhancing accountability of local and national government, and fostering responsiveness to citizen needs. It empowers citizens, including youth, to actively engage in anti-corruption efforts and judicial system strengthening. Priority is given to proposals improving governmental transparency via public data, online platforms, and media, always centering citizens. All projects must incorporate American content to share U.S. culture, society, and values with Paraguayan audiences.
U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay Public Diplomacy, combating corruption through transparency and accountability
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
–
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:
Rule of law: Foster a culture of lawfulness to reduce corruption and impunity.
Expected Number of Awards:
2
Assistance Listings:
19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Version:
Synopsis 1
Posted Date:
Jul 31, 2023
Last Updated Date:
Jul 31, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 31, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 31, 2023
Archive Date:
–
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$100,000
Award Ceiling:
$50,000
Award Floor:
$40,000
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Additional Information
Agency Name:
U.S. Mission to Paraguay
Description:
I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Embassy of the United States of America in Paraguay’s Public Diplomacy (PD) section is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This funding opportunity is made possible under the Fulbright-Hays Act as amended.
Corruption, exacerbated by transnational organized crime, cuts across society and is often reported about in the press. Corruption and impunity impede achievement of goals related to strengthening security, institutions, and democratic governance as well as expanding economic opportunities and overall prosperity in Paraguay.
This funding opportunity seeks to respond to public demand to institutionalize transparency and anti-corruption efforts by supporting the work of civil society organizations in this regard. Specifically, this funding opportunity aligns with civil society efforts to strengthen citizen mechanisms that increase accountability of local and national government entities in Paraguay, support positive feedback loops for government entities’ responsiveness to citizen needs and preferences, and empower citizens (including youth) to engage meaningfully in efforts to combat corruption and strengthen the judicial system.
Funding Priorities: PD invites eligible organizations and individuals to submit proposals to support activities that take place in Paraguay for Paraguayan audiences that are directly linked to the following priority area:
● Improving transparency and accountability in government using public data, online portals, social media, traditional media, and other fora with an emphasis on citizens as the center of governance processes.
At the same time, the PD section always seeks to inform and share with audiences in Paraguay about U.S. culture, society, economy, governmental processes, political systems, and values through our programs and funding opportunities. To further these goals, proposals must include American “content.”
Link to Additional Information:
Link to Opportunity in SAMS Overseas
Grantor Contact Information:
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