The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is offering the Public Diplomacy Grants Program to support projects addressing specific highlighted issues. Grant proposals will be evaluated based on budget size, grantee’s experience, and diversity of impacted audiences. Applications are open until Sep 30, 2016. Find more information on application details at the provided website.
Opportunity ID: 284079
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-COL-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Diplomacy Grants program – Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Colombo welcomes grant applications for programs that address key development issues in Sri Lanka and Maldives to strengthen democratic institutions, promote ethnic/religious reconciliation and gender equality, provide sustainable economic growth through entrepreneurship and job skills training, foster media freedoms and promote transparency, strengthen environmental protection, and/or address transnational problems. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In addition to above applicant categories Registered Non-Governmental organizations too are eligible.For organizations: should have valid bank account. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | Grant proposals will be accepted based on funding levels. Successful proposals will impact one of the issues highlighted above. In evaluating proposals, emphasis will be placed on the size of the budget, experience of the grantee on implementing programs, and diversity of audiences affected by the program.For more details login to http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/nofo_2016.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Applications Manager
Email:ColomboPDGrants@State.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Revised synopsis | May 25, 2016 | |
| Document amended | May 25, 2016 | |
| May 24, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-COL-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Diplomacy Grants program – Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Colombo welcomes grant applications for programs that address key development issues in Sri Lanka and Maldives to strengthen democratic institutions, promote ethnic/religious reconciliation and gender equality, provide sustainable economic growth through entrepreneurship and job skills training, foster media freedoms and promote transparency, strengthen environmental protection, and/or address transnational problems. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In addition to above applicant categories Registered Non-Governmental organizations too are eligible.For organizations: should have valid bank account. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | Grant proposals will be accepted based on funding levels. Successful proposals will impact one of the issues highlighted above. In evaluating proposals, emphasis will be placed on the size of the budget, experience of the grantee on implementing programs, and diversity of audiences affected by the program.For more details login to http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/nofo_2016.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Applications Manager
Email:ColomboPDGrants@State.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-COL-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Diplomacy Grants program – Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Embassy Colombo welcomes grant applications for programs that address key development issues in Sri Lanka and Maldives to strengthen democratic institutions, promote ethnic/religious reconciliation and gender equality, provide sustainable economic growth through entrepreneurship and job skills training, foster media freedoms and promote transparency, strengthen environmental protection, and/or address transnational problems. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In addition to above applicant categories Registered Non-Governmental organizations too are eligible.For organizations: should have valid bank account. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | Grant proposals will be accepted based on funding levels. Successful proposals will impact one of the issues highlighted above. In evaluating proposals, emphasis will be placed on the size of the budget, experience of the grantee on implementing programs, and diversity of audiences affected by the program.For more details login to http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/nofo_2016.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Samanthi De Costa
Program Assistant Phone 94112498129 Email:decostas@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-COL-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Diplomacy Grants program – Notice of Funding Opportunity |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The U.S. Embassy Colombo welcomes grant applications for programs that address key development issues in Sri Lanka and Maldives to strengthen democratic institutions, promote ethnic/religious reconciliation and gender equality, provide sustainable economic growth through entrepreneurship and job skills training, foster media freedoms and promote transparency, strengthen environmental protection, and/or address transnational problems. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | In addition to above applicant categories Registered Non-Governmental organizations too are eligible.
For organizations: should have valid bank account. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of State |
| Description: | Grant proposals will be accepted based on funding levels. Successful proposals will impact one of the issues highlighted above. In evaluating proposals, emphasis will be placed on the size of the budget, experience of the grantee on implementing programs, and diversity of audiences affected by the program. For more details login to http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/nofo_2016.html |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Samanthi De Costa
Program Assistant Phone 94112498129 Email:decostas@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 284079 Revised Full Announcement-Synopsis & ApplicationTemplate -> Application_Template_Category3.pdf
Folder 284079 Revised Full Announcement-Synopsis & ApplicationTemplate -> Synopsis_Category3.pdf
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