U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town’s Public Affairs Section Offers Grant for American Spaces Program Management

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town is offering this grant to organizations with the necessary capacity and experience to support the program management, staffing, and operations of its American Spaces program in the Cape provinces. This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the U.S. Mission to South Africa’s outreach through innovative programming. The American Spaces program engages youth, organizations, and key influencers on relevant thematic topics to promote U.S. and South African linkages, fostering critical thinking and advancing health, security, governance, and prosperity in South Africa. The selected partner will collaborate on existing activities and introduce new concepts, audiences, and participants. Administrative and financial management capabilities are crucial. The program is anchored by the American Corner in Cape Town, which facilitates engagement with diverse audiences.

Opportunity ID: 334287

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAS-ZAF-FY21-06
Funding Opportunity Title:	American Spaces Cape Town Program Management, Staffing and Operations
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
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:	1
Assistance Listings:	19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 23, 2021
Last Updated Date:	Jun 23, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 25, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 25, 2021
Archive Date:	Aug 24, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$200,000
Award Ceiling:	$200,000
Award Floor:	$150,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	The following United States and South African organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	U.S. Mission to South Africa
Description:	N.B. Please read the full announcement before applying. Applications MUST be emailed to capetowngrants@state.gov. The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town (PAS Cape Town) announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support program management, staffing and operations for the American Spaces program in the Cape provinces. Proposals are requested from organizations that have the necessary capacity, experience, and knowledge to support the implementation of this program. Through strategic outreach, innovative programming, and productive alliances, the U.S. Mission to South Africa’s American Spaces program engages youth, organizations, and key influencers on thematic topics that are interesting and relevant, and that support the audience’s ability to think critically, promote U.S. and South African linkages, and take action to advance health, security, governance, and prosperity in South Africa. The selected partner organization must be able to collaborate with stakeholders and coordinate activities that are already defined (and which will be discussed in detail with the selected applicant), as well as add value through the inclusion of additional concepts, audiences, and participants. Administrative and financial management capabilities will be critical components of a successful proposal. PAS Cape Town’s American Spaces program is anchored by the American Corner in Cape Town (ACCT). Embedded in the City of Cape Town’s Central Library, which is in the city’s central business district, this urban location presents various opportunities for engagement with post-secondary school youth, educational institutions, media, civil society organizations, industry, and government. Programming at this site is dynamic and multi-faceted and supports public diplomacy goals with broad engagement of diverse audiences on a variety of themes. In addition, the Cape Town American Spaces program hosts a growing number of virtual events and nationwide programs. More information about the American Spaces program can be found here: https://za.usembassy.gov/education-culture/american-spaces/ and https://www.americanspacesza.org/ and @ACCape on Facebook.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants Administrator Email:capetowngrants@state.gov

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