U.S. Embassy Dhaka is offering grants to local civil society organizations, non-profits, NGOs, and educational institutions for projects aligning with Public Diplomacy priorities. Proposals should focus on countering violent extremism, promoting democratic values, improving education, fostering entrepreneurship, and advancing gender equality. The closing date for submission is July 31, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 299310
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCADHA-FY2018-APS-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 18 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy 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: | U.S. Mission to Bangladesh |
| Description: | 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. Improve Capacity within Bangladesh to Counter Violent Extremism. 2. Promote Pluralism, Democratic Values, Good Governance, Tolerance and Non-Violent Public Discussions. 3. Increase Access to Quality Education and expand U.S.- Bangladesh Educational Linkages. 4. Promote Entrepreneurship and Activities that Lead to Economic Growth and Prosperity. 5. Pursue gender equality and women empowerment, and combat gender based violence. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Dhaka
Email:dhakagrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 299310 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> Budget Template.pdf
Folder 299310 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> FY2018 Annual Program Statement.pdf
Folder 299310 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> Applicant Organizational Information.pdf
Folder 299310 Full Announcement-Application Instructions -> Grants-Application-Form_General.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Public Affairs Section, 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 | FY 18 Annual Program Statement | PKG00236899 | Jan 01, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
299310 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
299310 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299310 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
299310 SF424A-1.0.pdf
299310 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
299310 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
299310 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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