The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, is offering an assistance award through an open competition. This grant is for U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations to organize a delegation of 10-15 U.S. mayors and senior municipal officials. The purpose is to facilitate their participation in the inaugural European Green Capital conference in Stockholm, October 20-22, 2010. This grant aims to enable U.S. municipal leaders to discuss urban sustainability and share best practices with European counterparts. Up to $50,000 is available for a six-month project, covering recruitment, travel, accommodation, and scheduling for the delegation.
Opportunity ID: 54775
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-SW-800-10-GR032-6 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | European Green Capital conference 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.
The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in organization and administration of participation in international conferences or events by groups from the United States. Expertise and established relationships with U.S. municipalities will be considered favorably. The Grantee is expected to coordinate with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Request for Proposals (RFP). U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to organize the participation of a delegation of 10-15 U.S. mayors and/or senior municipal officials in the inaugural European Green Capital conference to take place in Stockholm, Sweden October 20-22, 2010. The conference will gather hundreds of mayors and city officials from throughout Europe to discuss urban sustainability. City of Stockholm officials have extended a special invitation to the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm to include a delegation of U.S. municipal leaders in the event to share experiences and best practices with their European counterparts.PAS will award up to $50,000 for a six-month project to organize and support the participation of a U.S. delegation in the 2010 European Green Capital conference. Grantee responsibilities will include: recruitment of a strong U.S. delegation that represents the diversity of U.S. cities in terms of geographic location, size and inhabitants and that represents the commitment of U.S. cities to sustainability, all travel and accommodation arrangements, scheduling participation of delegation members in conference and associated activities, liaison with conference organizers and U.S. Embassy Stockholm, organizing a pre-briefing for the U.S. delegation on conference activities and expected outcomes, provision of schedules and information packages to U.S. delegation, provision to PAS of a package containing profiles of each U.S. delegation member and cities represented, including information on sustainability efforts in each city. [CLARIFICATION: Grantee is expected to pay all travel, accomodation, and any necessary per diem (does not have to equate to standard USG per diem rate) costs for the U.S. delegation members and any grantee support staff from the provided grant funding.] The grantee should work closely with the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm throughout the grant period. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christopher Dunnett
Public Affairs Officer Phone 4687835435 Email:dunnettcg@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The following clarification was added: "Grantee is expected to pay all travel, accomodation, and any necessary per diem (does not have to equate to standard USG per diem rate) costs for the U.S. delegation members and any grantee support staff from the provided grant funding." | Jun 14, 2010 | |
| Jun 14, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-SW-800-10-GR032-6 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | European Green Capital conference 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.
The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in organization and administration of participation in international conferences or events by groups from the United States. Expertise and established relationships with U.S. municipalities will be considered favorably. The Grantee is expected to coordinate with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Request for Proposals (RFP). U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to organize the participation of a delegation of 10-15 U.S. mayors and/or senior municipal officials in the inaugural European Green Capital conference to take place in Stockholm, Sweden October 20-22, 2010. The conference will gather hundreds of mayors and city officials from throughout Europe to discuss urban sustainability. City of Stockholm officials have extended a special invitation to the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm to include a delegation of U.S. municipal leaders in the event to share experiences and best practices with their European counterparts.PAS will award up to $50,000 for a six-month project to organize and support the participation of a U.S. delegation in the 2010 European Green Capital conference. Grantee responsibilities will include: recruitment of a strong U.S. delegation that represents the diversity of U.S. cities in terms of geographic location, size and inhabitants and that represents the commitment of U.S. cities to sustainability, all travel and accommodation arrangements, scheduling participation of delegation members in conference and associated activities, liaison with conference organizers and U.S. Embassy Stockholm, organizing a pre-briefing for the U.S. delegation on conference activities and expected outcomes, provision of schedules and information packages to U.S. delegation, provision to PAS of a package containing profiles of each U.S. delegation member and cities represented, including information on sustainability efforts in each city. [CLARIFICATION: Grantee is expected to pay all travel, accomodation, and any necessary per diem (does not have to equate to standard USG per diem rate) costs for the U.S. delegation members and any grantee support staff from the provided grant funding.] The grantee should work closely with the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm throughout the grant period. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christopher Dunnett
Public Affairs Officer Phone 4687835435 Email:dunnettcg@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | S-SW-800-10-GR032-6 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | European Green Capital conference 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is limited to U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations. Direct funding for non-U.S. entities is not available under this announcement.
The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement. Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in organization and administration of participation in international conferences or events by groups from the United States. Expertise and established relationships with U.S. municipalities will be considered favorably. The Grantee is expected to coordinate with the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs |
| Description: | The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden is pleased to announce an open competition for an assistance award through this Request for Proposals (RFP). U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations may submit proposals to organize the participation of a delegation of 10-15 U.S. mayors and/or senior municipal officials in the inaugural European Green Capital conference to take place in Stockholm, Sweden October 20-22, 2010. The conference will gather hundreds of mayors and city officials from throughout Europe to discuss urban sustainability. City of Stockholm officials have extended a special invitation to the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm to include a delegation of U.S. municipal leaders in the event to share experiences and best practices with their European counterparts.
PAS will award up to $50,000 for a six-month project to organize and support the participation of a U.S. delegation in the 2010 European Green Capital conference. Grantee responsibilities will include: recruitment of a strong U.S. delegation that represents the diversity of U.S. cities in terms of geographic location, size and inhabitants and that represents the commitment of U.S. cities to sustainability, all travel and accommodation arrangements, scheduling participation of delegation members in conference and associated activities, liaison with conference organizers and U.S. Embassy Stockholm, organizing a pre-briefing for the U.S. delegation on conference activities and expected outcomes, provision of schedules and information packages to U.S. delegation, provision to PAS of a package containing profiles of each U.S. delegation member and cities represented, including information on sustainability efforts in each city. The grantee should work closely with the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm throughout the grant period. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christopher Dunnett
Public Affairs Officer Phone 4687835435 Email:dunnettcg@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 54775 Full Announcement-1 -> european green capital conf 2010.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christopher Dunnett Public Affairs Officer Phone 4687835435 Email: dunnettcg@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00019197 | Jun 24, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54775 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
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