New grant opportunity on Grants.gov: U.S. Embassy LIMA PAS Annual Program Statement

Funding Opportunity ID: 298002 Opportunity Number: PAS-LIMA-FY18-01 Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy LIMA PAS Annual Program Statement 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: Category of Funding Activity: 1. Expanding Economic Opportunity, Social Inclusion, and Democracy 2. Sustainably Managing Natural Resources 3. Improving Citizen Security 4. Combatting Transnational Organized Crime 5. Building People-to-People Ties Through Public Diplomacy Programs: Proposals that support people-to people ties between the citizens of the United States and those of Peru, especially in regional hubs or outside major urban areas; provide opportunities for emerging leaders; promote innovative collaboration in STEM (science, engineering, technology, and math); and/or contribute to Peru’s goals of achieving bilingualism (English-Spanish) by 2021. CFDA Number(s): 19.040 Eligible Applicants: 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) Additional Information on Eligibility: The U.S. Embassy Lima Public Affairs Section encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Peru or U.S. parent organizations with subsidiary organizations located in Peru:• Registered public or private non-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience• Educational institutions• Governmental institutionsFor-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Agency Code: DOS-PER Agency Name: Department of State U.S. Mission to Peru Posted Date: Jan 23, 2018 Close Date: Sep 30, 2018 Last Updated Date: Jan 23, 2018 Award Ceiling: $100,000 Award Floor: $3,000 Estimated Total Program Funding: $44,000 Expected Number of Awards: 15 Description: PAS Lima invites proposals for projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Peru through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.The PAS Small Grants Program projects may include, but is not limited to:-Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;-Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;-Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;-Professional or academic exchanges and projects (including virtual exchanges with U.S. experts or communities);-Professional development workshops and training.This notice is subject to availability of funds.* For Spanish version go to: http://ift.tt/2rydaLG Version: 5 Modification Comments: correct post date

Published at: March 20, 2018 at 03:15AM
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