This department is offering Community Engagement Grants to increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Macedonia, focusing on topics like entrepreneurship, countering violent extremism, and cultural diversity. The grant supports activities such as youth programs, bringing American speakers or performers to Macedonia, cultural exhibitions, and social media initiatives. Not eligible for funding are projects related to political activities, fundraising campaigns, religious activities, or citizenship exchange programs. Applications close on August 1, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291011
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SMK800-17-PAS-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Engagement Grants – Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2017 Adjustment with the date from the embassy web site. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
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 local non-governmental organizations. U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop capacity of NGOs in Macedonia and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s public diplomacy grants program for projects that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Macedonia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities.Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to, the following:• Youth engagement, leadership, and education programs, including initiatives that establish exchanges between the youth of Macedonia and the United States • Bringing an American expert speaker or performer to Macedonia • Conferences, workshops, forums, panel discussions, and master classes on American themes or issues of mutual interest• Exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes• Cultural programs, particularly those that target youth and underserved communities• Television and social media programming in support of the above objectivesActivities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:• Printing or promotion of books or manuscripts• Travel to the United States for professional development• Ongoing salary costs• Office equipment• Paying to complete activities begun with other funds• Promotion of the local arts scene• Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single-party electoral campaigns• Political party activities • Fundraising campaigns• Commercial or trade activities• Citizen exchange programs• Social welfare projects• Projects that support religious activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Skopje website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nadica Zakula
GOR Phone 3102082 Email:zakulan@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustment with the date from the embassy web site. | Jul 14, 2017 | |
| Closing day should be on a Friday. Individuals will not be eligible to apply. |
Jul 14, 2017 | |
| Jan 03, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SMK800-17-PAS-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Engagement Grants – Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2017 Adjustment with the date from the embassy web site. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 01, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
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 local non-governmental organizations. U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop capacity of NGOs in Macedonia and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s public diplomacy grants program for projects that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Macedonia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities.Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to, the following:• Youth engagement, leadership, and education programs, including initiatives that establish exchanges between the youth of Macedonia and the United States • Bringing an American expert speaker or performer to Macedonia • Conferences, workshops, forums, panel discussions, and master classes on American themes or issues of mutual interest• Exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes• Cultural programs, particularly those that target youth and underserved communities• Television and social media programming in support of the above objectivesActivities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:• Printing or promotion of books or manuscripts• Travel to the United States for professional development• Ongoing salary costs• Office equipment• Paying to complete activities begun with other funds• Promotion of the local arts scene• Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single-party electoral campaigns• Political party activities • Fundraising campaigns• Commercial or trade activities• Citizen exchange programs• Social welfare projects• Projects that support religious activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Skopje website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nadica Zakula
GOR Phone 3102082 Email:zakulan@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SMK800-17-PAS-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Engagement Grants – Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
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 local non-governmental organizations. U.S. NGOs may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop capacity of NGOs in Macedonia and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s public diplomacy grants program for projects that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Macedonia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities.Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to, the following:• Youth engagement, leadership, and education programs, including initiatives that establish exchanges between the youth of Macedonia and the United States • Bringing an American expert speaker or performer to Macedonia • Conferences, workshops, forums, panel discussions, and master classes on American themes or issues of mutual interest• Exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes• Cultural programs, particularly those that target youth and underserved communities• Television and social media programming in support of the above objectivesActivities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:• Printing or promotion of books or manuscripts• Travel to the United States for professional development• Ongoing salary costs• Office equipment• Paying to complete activities begun with other funds• Promotion of the local arts scene• Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship/support to individual or single-party electoral campaigns• Political party activities • Fundraising campaigns• Commercial or trade activities• Citizen exchange programs• Social welfare projects• Projects that support religious activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Skopje website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nadica Zakula
GOR Phone 3102082 Email:zakulan@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SMK800-17-PAS-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Community Engagement Grants – Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Community Development Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
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 local think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference is given to partnerships that develop capacity of NGOs in Macedonia and include plans to transfer programs to sustainable local management. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to North Macedonia |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Skopje Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s public diplomacy grants program for projects that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Macedonia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include entrepreneurship and innovation; countering violent extremism; and cultural diversity and empowering underserved communities.
Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to, the following: Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to: |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Skopje website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nadica Zakula
GOR Phone 3102082 Email:zakulan@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 291011 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Emb-Skopje-FY17-APS (3).pdf
Folder 291011 Other Supporting Documents-Forms -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 291011 Other Supporting Documents-Forms -> Application Form.pdf
Folder 291011 Other Supporting Documents-Forms -> SF424form.pdf
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