Opportunity ID: 333605
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BRAZIL-PAS-FY21-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for Brazil |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia announces an open competition to support the U.S. Speaker Program in Brazil. Through this cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia plans to support approximately 30-60 traveling and virtual programs, engaging all priority regions of Brazil.
Strictly subject to the availability of funds, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia expects to select one program implementer for a grant award up to USD $100,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 01 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section only accepts applications from U.S. and Brazilian organizations that are legally registered not-for-profit non-governmental organizations with at least two years of experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Brazil |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement that falls into the area specified in Section II below from non-governmental organizations and other legally-recognized non-profit institutions that meet U.S. and, for Brazilian organizations, Brazilian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement educational and cultural programs. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: http://br.usembassy.gov/. .
This program will connect U.S. experts with Brazilian audiences and institutions on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Programs are conducted in-person and/or through virtual engagement platforms, proposals should outline how an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from four days to one week in length. Virtual programs usually take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Brazilian experts and institutions. ow an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from four Speakers will address topics identified by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section that will advance its strategic goals. Speakers will be programmed with a variety of professional audiences at a wide range of Brazilian institutions.
Six critical strategic areas in which the recipient should be prepared to identify and recruit experts will include:
1. Climate change, environmental protection, and renewable energy 2. Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice, including women’s empowerment 3. Entrepreneurship and innovative, inclusive economic growth, and trade 4. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields 5. Foreign policy and international affairs 6. Journalism (best practices), misinformation/disinformation, and digital literacy
At the discretion of the Brasilia Public Affairs Section, experts in other areas of Mission priority may also be identified to be included in this project, possibly including education, culture, and the arts. However this project will not include recruitment and programming of performing arts groups to tour Brazil. In the case that U.S. Mission Brazil identifies the expert, the recipient will not provide recruitment services but will provide all other logistical and administrative support required for the expert’s travel to Brazil or virtual participation in an event. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will host a webinar to answer questions from potential applicants. Webinar will take place on May 27, 2021 at 16:00 ( Brasilia time). Pre-Registration in required through the link below: https://statedept.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9xDdLxnQSV2KUMAamUYv4w |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Resource Coordination Unit
Email:brazilgrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Reminder
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia would like to invite all interested parties to attend a webinar about our open competition to support the U.S. Speaker Program in Brazil. Through this cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia plans to support approximately 30-60 traveling and virtual programs engaging all priority regions of Brazil. The full Notice of Funding Opportunity is available in grants.gov: https://br.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-u-s-speaker-and-specialist-program-for-brazil/. The webinar will take place on May 27, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasilia time). During this webinar, the Program Specialist will provide an overview of the requirements and goals. The Specialist will also be available to answer any questions from potential applicants. Registration on the following link: https://statedept.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9xDdLxnQSV2KUMAamUYv4w. We look forward to receiving your proposal. Brazil Grants Committee |
May 24, 2021 | |
| May 17, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BRAZIL-PAS-FY21-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for Brazil |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia announces an open competition to support the U.S. Speaker Program in Brazil. Through this cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia plans to support approximately 30-60 traveling and virtual programs, engaging all priority regions of Brazil.
Strictly subject to the availability of funds, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia expects to select one program implementer for a grant award up to USD $100,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 01 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section only accepts applications from U.S. and Brazilian organizations that are legally registered not-for-profit non-governmental organizations with at least two years of experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Brazil |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement that falls into the area specified in Section II below from non-governmental organizations and other legally-recognized non-profit institutions that meet U.S. and, for Brazilian organizations, Brazilian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement educational and cultural programs. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: http://br.usembassy.gov/. .
This program will connect U.S. experts with Brazilian audiences and institutions on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Programs are conducted in-person and/or through virtual engagement platforms, proposals should outline how an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from four days to one week in length. Virtual programs usually take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Brazilian experts and institutions. ow an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from four Speakers will address topics identified by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section that will advance its strategic goals. Speakers will be programmed with a variety of professional audiences at a wide range of Brazilian institutions.
Six critical strategic areas in which the recipient should be prepared to identify and recruit experts will include:
1. Climate change, environmental protection, and renewable energy 2. Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice, including women’s empowerment 3. Entrepreneurship and innovative, inclusive economic growth, and trade 4. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields 5. Foreign policy and international affairs 6. Journalism (best practices), misinformation/disinformation, and digital literacy
At the discretion of the Brasilia Public Affairs Section, experts in other areas of Mission priority may also be identified to be included in this project, possibly including education, culture, and the arts. However this project will not include recruitment and programming of performing arts groups to tour Brazil. In the case that U.S. Mission Brazil identifies the expert, the recipient will not provide recruitment services but will provide all other logistical and administrative support required for the expert’s travel to Brazil or virtual participation in an event. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will host a webinar to answer questions from potential applicants. Webinar will take place on May 27, 2021 at 16:00 ( Brasilia time). Pre-Registration in required through the link below: https://statedept.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9xDdLxnQSV2KUMAamUYv4w |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Resource Coordination Unit
Email:brazilgrants@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BRAZIL-PAS-FY21-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program for Brazil |
| 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: | The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia announces an open competition to support the U.S. Speaker Program in Brazil. Through this cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia plans to support approximately 30-60 traveling and virtual programs, engaging all priority regions of Brazil.
Strictly subject to the availability of funds, the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia expects to select one program implementer for a grant award up to USD $100,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 01 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 17, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The U.S. Embassy Brasilia Public Affairs Section only accepts applications from U.S. and Brazilian organizations that are legally registered not-for-profit non-governmental organizations with at least two years of experience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Brazil |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section in Brasilia is soliciting proposals for a cooperative agreement that falls into the area specified in Section II below from non-governmental organizations and other legally-recognized non-profit institutions that meet U.S. and, for Brazilian organizations, Brazilian technical and legal requirements to develop and implement educational and cultural programs. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: http://br.usembassy.gov/. .
This program will connect U.S. experts with Brazilian audiences and institutions on topics of strategic importance to the United States. Programs are conducted in-person and/or through virtual engagement platforms, proposals should outline how an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from four days to one week in length. Virtual programs usually take place on a single specified date and time and may be part of a continuing series. The U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program will promote an understanding of U.S. strategic priorities, policies and institutions; and build linkages between U.S. and Brazilian experts and institutions. ow an organization will address both options. Traveling programs generally range from four Speakers will address topics identified by the Brasilia Public Affairs Section that will advance its strategic goals. Speakers will be programmed with a variety of professional audiences at a wide range of Brazilian institutions.
Six critical strategic areas in which the recipient should be prepared to identify and recruit experts will include:
1. Climate change, environmental protection, and renewable energy 2. Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice, including women’s empowerment 3. Entrepreneurship and innovative, inclusive economic growth, and trade 4. Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields 5. Foreign policy and international affairs 6. Journalism (best practices), misinformation/disinformation, and digital literacy
At the discretion of the Brasilia Public Affairs Section, experts in other areas of Mission priority may also be identified to be included in this project, possibly including education, culture, and the arts. However this project will not include recruitment and programming of performing arts groups to tour Brazil. In the case that U.S. Mission Brazil identifies the expert, the recipient will not provide recruitment services but will provide all other logistical and administrative support required for the expert’s travel to Brazil or virtual participation in an event. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil will host a webinar to answer questions from potential applicants. Webinar will take place on May 27, 2021 at 16:00 ( Brasilia time). Pre-Registration in required through the link below: https://statedept.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9xDdLxnQSV2KUMAamUYv4w |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Resource Coordination Unit
Email:brazilgrants@state.gov |
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