This department is offering a grant through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for managing a public-private partnership platform on diaspora engagement. The grant, with approximately $800,000 funding, aims to support initiatives promoting sustainable development in countries of diaspora heritage. Activities include trade, investment, volunteerism, and philanthropy. The International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) platform was initiated by S/GPI and USAID to engage diaspora communities effectively. Applicants should visit IdEA’s website for more information. The closing date for submissions is June 7, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 229155
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | SBUR-SGPIG-13-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | International Diaspora Engagement Alliance Announcement |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 19.301 — The Secretary’s Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) Grant Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | For profit certified “B” Corps are also eligible and welcome to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office of the Secretary |
| Description:: | The Department of State’s Office of Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Request for Proposals (RFP) from for-profit social enterprises and non-profit/non-governmental organizations interested in submitting proposals to manage an innovative public-private partnership platform on diaspora engagement. Pending availability of funds, S/GPI and USAID have approximately $800,000 available in the current fiscal year to award a grant or cooperative agreement in this field, with a period of performance of approximately 24 months. Launched by Secretary Clinton at the 2011 Global Diaspora Forum, the International Diaspora Engagement Alliance (IdEA) platform is an innovative public-private partnership initiated by S/GPI and USAID to engage diaspora communities, the private sector, foundations, civil society organizations, and public institutions in a collaborative process in order to make diaspora engagement initiatives effective, scalable, and sustainable. IdEA harnesses the global connections of diaspora communities to promote sustainable development in their countries of heritage. IdEA?s mission is to promote and support diaspora-centered initiatives that enable diaspora members to give back to their countries of origin or ancestry. Current activities organized around trade and investment, volunteerism, philanthropy, and innovation include:Convening partners at IdEA meetings and conferences, including the annual Global Diaspora Forum; Mobilizing resources for diaspora organizations, including connecting members to diaspora business plan competitions such as the African Diaspora Marketplace and the Caribbean Idea Marketplace which are implemented by IdEA partners; Developing capacity of nascent and mature diaspora communities through technical assistance and training for IdEA membership; and,Implementing projects designed with partners.More information is available on IdEA?s website: www.diasporaalliance.org. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 3 | Deadline extended to 11:30pm Friday June 7, 2013. | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Synopsis 2 | ||
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 19.301 |
| Competition ID: | SBUR-SGPIG-13-002 |
| Competition Title: | nternational Diaspora Engagement Alliance Announcement |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00172350 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 04, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | For questions regarding: |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.301 | SBUR-SGPIG-13-002 | nternational Diaspora Engagement Alliance Announcement | PKG00172350 | Apr 04, 2013 | Jun 07, 2013 | View | For questions regarding: | Organization Applicants |