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T-Mobile Foundation

Supports youth empowerment, digital equity, and community improvement programs through social entrepreneurship grants.

TD Ameritrade Foundation

Supports financial literacy education and programs empowering youth and underserved adults.

TELUS

TELUS invests in youth health and well-being, supporting mental health, digital literacy, and community programs through grants across Canada.

NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Project Summary: Despite decades of evidence supporting the benefits of intensive diabetes management, outcomes for youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the U.S. remain suboptimal. The modest improvements seen nationally contrast with international data. To address this gap, we developed and tested the Teamwork, Targets, and Technology for Tight Glycemia (4T) Program. The 4T team-based model initiates early continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), education on automated insulin delivery (AID), and remote patient monitoring (RPM) using the Timely Interventions for Diabetes Excellence (TIDE) platform to achieve tight glucose control. TIDE applies algorithms to CGM data to triage patients into actionable categories, enabling just-in-time, personalized care delivery by the diabetes care team. The evidence-based 4T program, recently published in Nature Medicine, reduced HbA1c by 1.1 unit (%) and increased those with HbA1c <7% by 2.3 times (28% to 64%) at 1-year post-T1D diagnosis compared to historic controls. In this U34 proposal (PAR-25-090), ‘Testing the 4T Program in the T1D Exchange,’ we will evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the 4T Program in an established and receptive US network of pediatric diabetes centers in the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI). The project will be guided by the Implementation Research Logic Model to identify contextual determinants (barriers and facilitators), select and tailor implementation strategies, and organize implementation and effectiveness outcomes using the RE-AIM framework. The U34 phase includes four specific aims at different healthcare system levels: (1) care team, refining workflows to facilitate engagement with RPM and TIDE; (2) organizational, tailoring TIDE and associated systems to local sites; (3) leadership, sharing best practices and developing financial sustainability strategies, including processes for RPM reimbursement; and (4) systems, building study infrastructure to collect and analyze data from CGM, electronic health records, and patient- reported outcomes (PROs), with a focus on reducing care variability. The U34 phase will prepare for a U01 type 2 hybrid trial using a randomized stepped wedge design. Testing the 4T Program in the T1D Exchange will help maximize the benefits of diabetes technology by improving glycemia, enhancing PROs, supporting consistent access to care, and developing sustainable, scalable strategies for the 4T model in pediatric diabetes care. This research builds on strong prior collaborations between Stanford and the T1DX-QI. Participating centers have already engaged in key preparation activities, including attending a 4T–T1DX workshop in January 2025, confirming data sharing as evidenced by co- authoring three ADA abstracts as part of this U34 proposal. The overarching goal of this U34 proposal is to implement sustainable clinical care that integrates technology, precision medicine, and thereby improve outcomes for newly diagnosed youth with T1D across the U.S.

Renaissance 21

Renaissance 21 will run a 10-week after school program at Garfield Teen Life Center located at 428 23rd Avenue. The program will train 10-12 youth to develop mobile and desktop websites. In addition to paid instructors, STEM professionals, college, and high school volunteers will serve as mentors to the program participants. This project will be completed by January 31, 2020.

Renaissance 21

Renaissance 21 will pilot a 10-week after school program that will train 10 youth to develop mobile/desktop game and website applications. STEM professional, college, and high school volunteers will also serve as mentors to the program participants.

NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT Urban American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) youth experience the highest rates of cannabis use and suicide risk, yet few prevention interventions have been designed to address these cooccurring challenges simultaneously. Urban AIAN youth, also, experience persistent barriers to accessing behavioral healthcare, while being only minimally included in prevention research. Social connectedness, an AIAN cultural value, is a robust protective factor against both cannabis use and suicide risk. There is an urgent need for culturally grounded interventions (developed from the ground up) that integrate key protective factors with Artificial Intelligence methods to deliver personalized support. The Helping Our People End Suicide 2 SMS (HOPES2SMS) Study uses community-based participatory research with three Urban Indian Health Organizations in California to co-develop and evaluate a culturally grounded, reinforcement learning-powered personalized Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention (pJITAI) delivered via SMS text message. This study will: (1) co-develop and pretest a culturally grounded pJITAI targeting co-occurring cannabis use and suicide risk in partnership with Urban AIAN youth, community members, and a Community Research Council; (2) evaluate the effects of the pJITAI on proximal outcomes of mood, social connectedness, and SMS engagement using a micro-randomized trial with 240 Urban AIAN youth; and (3) assess impact of the pJITAI on the distal outcomes of cannabis use escalation, suicidal ideation severity, and behavioral healthcare service engagement, as well as implementation processes using the RE-AIM framework. A contextual bandit reinforcement learning algorithm with a co-designed multi-objective reward function will personalize intervention delivery in real time while preserving community-defined priorities. The candidate’s career development plan complements this research with structured training in: (1) epidemiology of cannabis use and suicide co-occurrence; (2) adaptive clinical trials for AIAN-focused mobile health interventions; and (3) implementation science frameworks aligned with Indigenous Data Sovereignty. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Center for Indigenous Health, and partnering Urban Indian Health Organizations provide an exceptional environment for research and training. This K99/R00 award will prepare the candidate to transition to independence, secure a tenure-track faculty position, and establish a NIDA-funded research program focused on precision-prevention approaches that apply Artificial Intelligence to reduce co-occurring cannabis use and suicide risk among Urban AIAN youth. The candidate’s proposed research and career goals align with NIDA’s Strategic Priority to “develop and test novel strategies for preventing drug use, substance use disorders, and their consequences” and intersect with two cross-cutting themes: “leverage data science and analytics to understand realworld complexity” and “develop personalized interventions informed by people with lived experience.”

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

The Primary Prevention Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program provides funding to identify and implement strategies and services for youth and young adults between ages 12 and 26 in order to prevent homelessness, including strategies designed to serve youth and young adult populations with a high likelihood of experiencing homelessness, housing instability, particularly among youth at risk of human trafficking; struggling with substance abuse or mental health concerns; or transitioning out of foster care, the juvenile justice system, or a residential behavioral health system. Primary prevention efforts should focus on reasons youth become homeless, such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty, and family dynamics.Grant recipients must also work with youth who have experienced homelessness, are self-sufficient, and can assist with helping design and implement their projects. This includes establishing local youth advisory boards. In addition, grant recipients awarded under this funding opportunity must participate in a federally sponsored evaluation.

Pritchard Beach Waterfront Center Project

Demand for water-dependent programming in SE Seattle is strong. This diverse community deserves safe ACCESS to the unique asset at its back door: Lake Washington. Current Pritchard Beach bathhouse facilities located at 8400 55th Ave S Seattle WA are little used but offer excellent potential as a site for a waterfront center like those at Green Lake or Mt. Baker. This project seeks to create a welcoming, inclusive, fully ADA accessible community boating center that will allow more people, but in particular youth, to experience the mental and physical benefits of recreating & competing in the outdoors, safe access for all, and a variety of programs with material health and academic benefits for youth. Phase I of the project will focus on a community engagement process to document the demand for repurposing the bathhouse and prepare proposals for Phase II. The anticipated project completion date is January 31, 2026.

The Salvation Army

Supports disaster relief, homelessness services, youth programs, and community services for vulnerable populations.

The Friends of It's Never 2 Early 2 Create & Innovate

The Startup Lounge: A Place for Innovators & Entrepreneurs provides Black youth and young adults in Seattle with a culturally affirming space to connect, learn, and thrive as entrepreneurs. Through workshops, panel discussions with Black business leaders, social media strategy sessions, and a "Pitch Zone" for business ideas, participants gain valuable skills and mentorship. Rooted in music, creativity, and community, the program combats social isolation, fosters entrepreneurial growth, and promotes economic empowerment while celebrating Black excellence. By activating Seattle’s Spark Block, the Startup Lounge infuses energy and vibrancy into the area, transforming it into a hub for innovation, collaboration, and cultural expression, contributing to the city’s downtown revitalization efforts. The anticipated project completion date is June 30, 2026.

Toys Not Included

Toys Not Included is a group of Seattle Artists who work to promote LGBTQA, BIPOC and Under-Privileged Youth Artists and work to remove barriers like submission fees, commissions, and “pay to play” models. Located at 2301 1st Ave Toys Not Included will be hosting year-round work that culminates with our annual street art show in July that features 100+ artists and thousands of attendees. There will be monthly Street Art Activity Centers that bring free, hands-on workshops to neighborhoods citywide. Community members will be able to create alongside professional street artists, contributing to community-created installations featured in the annual show. By combining education, youth leadership, and commission-free programming, it will shift street art from stigma to celebration, build equity, creativity, and cultural pride across Seattle. The project is free and open to the public. The project will be completed in the Summer of 2026.

National Park Service

This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Services intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition to Go North! Adventure Learning for the amount of $30,000 to cooperatively complete the project described below. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: National Historic Preservation Act 16 U.S.C.470. STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN: Through this project, Traditional Beringian Sports and Games, the NPS and the Shared Beringian Heritage Program (SBHP) will support an adventure learning program designed to promote, preserve and encourage Beringia s rich tradition of sports and games. This project fits with the goals of the SBHP, as well as with the overall goals of the National Park Service. In conjunction with our partner GoNorth! Adventure Learning, the NPS will join forces with the Administration of Chukotka (the SBHP s counterpart across the Bering Strait) in an effort to protect and promote Beringia s traditional sports and games. Through the encouragement of adventure learning programming and website support, SBHP s contribution will augment funding from the Chukotka Administration. (For detailed information on the level of financial and logistical support provided by the Chukotka Administration, please see the attached original proposal.) With the support of the SBHP this programming will provide a unique opportunity for the people of Beringia, and around the world, to explore the region through the prism of traditional games and sports in a new and growing medium: adventure learning. Traditional sports and games are expressions indigenous cultures and ways of life, and are a vital part of human heritage. They advance cultural diversity and protect cultural identity at the local, national and international level. They can form the backbone of a community (UNESCO, 2012). They can also link communities and regions through participation in regional, national, and international events celebrating the importance of sports and games, especially within the communities of Beringa. Beringian Traditional Sports and Games will: Transmit knowledge, enhance understanding and disseminate and share information on the heritage of traditional sports and games Improve the role and opportunity for traditional sports and games activities in the formal education process and in the promotion of cultural heritage in both Alaska and Russia. Strengthen cooperation and exchanges between the United States and Russia Based on the concepts and methods of adventure learning, GoNorth provides learners of all ages across the US and worldwide with transformational learning experiences. These are experiences that advance healthy active living and build literacy in order to ensure sustainable development while enhancing cultural collaboration. A. The partner, in cooperation with the National Park Service will: Go North! Adventure Learning agrees to: 1. Work directly with the Administration of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug and native organizations on the Russian side to successfully conduct the activities outlined under this project. 2. Go North will work directly with the Shared Beringian Heritage Program to incorporate the goals and results into the greater context of the Beringia Program to show the importance of traditional sports and games in rural and urban communities within Chukotka. 3. Go North will support and encourage the participation of community members from rural Alaska and rural Chukotka in the Beringia Games; this work will be accomplished with the input of the Shared Beringian Heritage Program. 4. Project partner and Go Mille Porsild will work with three designated entities of the Government of Chukotka: The Department for Natural Resources and Agriculture, Department for Education and Culture and Department for Sports and Tourism. Collaborating with these entities is an essential part of this project, and facilitates greater communication between the Shared Beringian Heritage Program and the Administration of Chukotka on an important element of our shared culture: traditional sports and games. 5. Go North will promote the Racing Beringia and Beringia Games curriculum in schools , but the primary vehicle for distribution will be the existing users of the Go North website PolarHusky.com . This adventure learning website has an audience in the millions. It is seen in 6000+ schools in 38 countries across the 50 US states and around the world. 6. Go North will continue to maintain and promote their website through mechanisms like the SBHP website and Facebook page. 7. Go North will share results and solicit feedback on project results and will develop project materials with input from the Shared Beringian Heritage Program. B. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT -Substantial Involvement : The National Park Service agrees to: 1. Cooperate and collaborate with Go North Adventure Learning by linking this project to the Beringia Program s network of contacts in Alaska and Russia (especially in native communities). The Beringia Program s contacts differ from those already established by the cooperator due to their status and access. The SBHP will assist the cooperator in deepening the relationships between the various entities. 2. Use the network of contacts, the Beringia program s website, and the program Facebook page to share information from the final and interim reports with the public, as well as targeted audiences through the development of distribution plan for project materials and results. 3. Work cooperatively with Go North on developing formal relationships with entities in Chukotka, whether government or non-profit. The National Park Service will assist with the exchange of information and the process of writing international agreements. The NPS s Shared Beringian Heritage Program has experience in writing successful agreements with Russian organizations, and can also advise the cooperators on cultural matters. 4. The Beringia Program will act as a liaison when needed to facilitate exchanges, enhance communication, provide translation services, and provide logistical support. 5. The NPS SBHP will also support GoNorth by presenting information about the project to other interested parties, as well as sharing the goals of the project with others in the NPS/SBHP network, thereby facilitating collaboration and cooperation between past and current partners. 6. Assign Elizabeth Shea, Program Specialist for the Shared Beringian Heritage Program, National Park Service, as the Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) for the administration of this Cooperative Agreement; and as Liaison between the NPS and for the implementation of the program(s) identified within this agreement. 7. Provide $30,000 during FY 2013 to GoNorth Adventure to carry out the work stated in the preceding objectives. (See attached Detailed budget ). SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award . The National Park Service did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria: Unique Qualifications. The field research that the cooperator specializes in is an essential component of the project. The partner has the necessary background in adventure learning, working with youth, dog-mushing, project management, and cultural exchanges. Technical contact information: Elizabeth Shea, Elizabeth_shea@nps.gov, 907-644-3606. National Park Service, Alaska Region, End of FOA

Administration for Children & Families - ACYF/FYSB

The Family and Youth Services Bureau will be posting a revised Tribal PREP NOFO shortly and will be accepting applications. Tribal PREP competitively funds projects that educate American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth ages 10-19, and expectant and parenting youth under age 21, on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV and promote successful transition of youth to adulthood through education on key adulthood preparation subjects (APS). Projects must implement at least three of the six congressionally mandated APS which include: 1) healthy relationships, 2) adolescent development, 3) financial literacy, 4) parent-child communication, 5) educational and career success, and 6) healthy life skills. Additionally, projects must 1) replicate evidence-based effective programs or substantially incorporate elements of effective programs that have been proven on the basis of rigorous scientific research to change behavior within the AI/AN tribal communities, which means delaying sexual activity, increasing condom or contraceptive use for sexually active youth, or reducing pregnancy among youth; 2) be medically-accurate and complete; 3) provide age-appropriate information and activities; and, 4) be provided in the cultural context that is most appropriate for AI/AN youth.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Grants to federally recognized tribes for juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, and mental health programs for tribal youth.

NIMH - National Institute of Mental Health

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a chronic and impairing obsessive-compulsive and related disorder that involves repetitively pulling one’s hair, causing visible hair loss. TTM in youth and emerging adults is associated with shame, low self-esteem, academic and social impairment, and comorbid anxiety and depression. Despite the substantial morbidity associated with this condition, existing treatments have clear limitations. There are no known effective medications. Frontline psychotherapy is habit reversal training (HRT), a simple behavior therapy with modest efficacy and durability, perhaps due to its lack of focus on core emotional and cognitive experiences (e.g., shame, perfectionism) that maintain and exacerbate hairpulling. HRT is also extremely difficult to access, due to a scarcity of trained clinicians, high costs of specialty care, and logistics of receiving care (e.g., needing appointment times after school hours) - barriers which disproportionately affect young people. Indeed, less than one-fifth of youth with TTM receive frontline care. To address critical care gaps in this undertreated specialty population, and in line with NIMH Strategic Goal 4 to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and reach of mental health services, we seek to develop TrichTok, a novel digital self-help TTM treatment for adolescents and emerging adults that (1) is specifically designed with and for adolescents and emerging adults, (2) is delivered in brief TikTok-style videos, to be scalable, accessible, and engaging for teens, (3) incorporates coach-moderated peer support, to further address shame and isolation that affect youth with TTM, and (4) builds on HRT to also incorporate novel cognitive skills that target mindset shifts around shame and perfectionism, for greater efficacy. Initial pilot data from clinician and teen end-user stakeholders provides very strong support for the idea as important, innovative, and feasible, and underscores the value of adapting the program’s design and content specifically for young people with TTM. To accomplish objectives, we will build a functional beta version of the program via iterative user-centered design and development in collaboration with 10 licensed clinicians with expertise in adolescent TTM and 10 adolescents and emerging adults with TTM (Aim 1). Next, we will test the program’s feasibility, usability, and acceptability in 30 adolescents and emerging adults with TTM nationally, via an open pilot trial. Results will be evaluated against pre-registered success criteria. Our team consists of developers, designers, and people with lived experience who created the HabitAware online community and device (a smartwatch that passively detects hairpulling and supports HRT, developed under R43MH114773) and NIH-funded psychologists with expertise in research and treatment of TTM across the lifespan. If we achieve success criteria, we will seek Phase II funding to validate TrichTok’s efficacy and potential for commercialization via a randomized controlled trial as a next step. If successful, this proposal will uniquely result in a relatable, engaging, and novel intervention for adolescent TTM that can dramatically enhance access to care and effectiveness of care.

U.S. Mission to Colombia

PAS Bogota invites proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties, shared values, and bilateral cooperation between the United States and Colombia in support of U.S. Embassy Strategic Goals. All programs must include a U.S. cultural or educational element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, and build partnerships between our citizens. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Awareness-raising programs on the challenges persons with disabilities face accessing the democratic process, including the lack of reasonable accommodations and information to exercise their political rights. Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Policy advocacy programs that promote and advance the human rights of historically underserved and marginalized groups such as Afro-Colombians, Indigenous, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+), persons with disabilities, and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent inequality. Workshops to strengthen networks of U.S. government (USG) programs alumni, CSO/NGO networks, entrepreneurial networks, and/or educational groups. Priority Program Areas: The Embassy s Cultural and Educational Grants Program supports U.S. Mission Bogota s strategic objective of enhancing opportunities for citizen participation in support of peace through cultural and educational program and advances the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and climate and environment priorities. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Disability Rights: o Projects that advance the rights of persons with disabilities, build capacity of organizations that advocate for enforcement and effective implementation of disability-inclusive legislation and policies, and promote democracy and political participation of persons with disabilities, among others. o Projects focused on improving access to educational opportunities for persons with disabilities. LGBTQI+: o Policy advocacy programs that advance the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons, including efforts to safeguard LGBTQI+ youth from harmful practices (e.g., so called conversion therapy ). o Programs that improve the quality of investigative journalism and transparency, increase awareness of the impact of stereotypical and biased reporting on LGBTIQI+ persons and women, and help counter disinformation. Climate and Environment Environmentally-focused activities addressing the climate crisis, combating wildlife trafficking, fostering resilience, conserving nature, water security, and reducing harmful pollutants, including, but not limited to, awareness raising campaigns, leadership, or capacity-building training workshops for youth and underserved communities, a recycled art installation or competition, among others. In addition to the outlined priority program areas, the Public Affairs Section may give consideration to project proposals focusing on the following topics: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Economic empowerment of women, girls, Afro-Colombians, Indigenous communities, the Venezuelan diaspora, LGBTQI+ persons, and other underserved populations. Any other initiatives supporting Colombia s transition to a sustainable and inclusive peace. Project proposals managed by teams of U.S. government (USG) program alumni or designed to strengthen the USG alumni network in Colombia are highly desirable and will be given priority.

U.S. Mission to Argentina

The U.S. Embassy Argentina Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Annual Call for Strategic Programs. PAS will evaluate those proposals that focus exclusively on the development of one or more of the following strategic programs: A) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) On Demand. B) Empowering Women Leaders in Congress and Local Legislatures C) Empowering Women Leaders in Argentine Labor Unions D) Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) E) Alumni Groups Meeting and Networking Event F) Argentina TESOL Annual Convention G) Empowering Youth program H) Promote Democracy Among Youth I) Study of the United States Program J) Bilingual Science Camp K) Advancing respect for human rights and labor rights to bolster democracy To apply, please read carefully the additional information contained in the documents attached.

U.S. Mission to Jordan

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan s Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement ( APS ), outlining our program priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of PAS Small Grants: Public Affairs Section small grants are focused on projects that clearly support our mission priorities. The Small Grants Program will focus on the below Strategic Priorities: Encourage young people to take action in planning out their studies and identifying employment opportunities Inspire young people to take part in civil society and become more involved in their communities Support broad-based, inclusive economic growth in Jordan. Target Audiences: Proposals should describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program, including numbers anticipated to be reached. Primary audiences are those who will participate directly in the program, while secondary audiences are those who will be reached by the project s primary audiences, as a result of their participation. For example, in a teacher training program, the primary audience would be the teachers who will be trained, while the secondary audience would be their students. Audiences who are considered a priority for grants funded under this APS are: Jordanian youth under age 30 Areas outside the Greater Amman Municipality Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed above are still eligible, but such proposals must clearly indicate why addressing the proposed audience is especially important to achieving the goals stated in Section A above of this APS. Program Partners: Partnerships with other organizations are not required for eligibility under this APS. However, to the degree that cooperation with key partners, multipliers, and influencers will enhance the effectiveness of the project, such partnerships are encouraged. The following types of projects are not eligible for funding: Charitable or development activities; Construction projects; Projects that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or projects; Scientific research; Projects that serve to promote only one faith or religion; Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development or maintenance of the applicant organization or its partner organizations that are involved in the proposal; Projects that duplicate existing projects; Individual travel to attend a conference and/or courses at any educational institution. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act. The source of funding is FY2019 Public Diplomacy Funding. Please see full announcement under the link below: https://jo.usembassy.gov/embassy/jordan/sections-offices/public-diplomacy/small-grants/

U.S. Mission to Lebanon

U.S. Department of State U.S. Embassy Lebanon - Public Affairs Section Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Lebanon PAS Small Grants Annual Program StatementFunding Opportunity Number: LBN-PAS-20-001 Deadline for Applications: Rolling basis through the fiscal year subject to availabilityCFDA Number: 19.040 - Public Diplomacy ProgramsTotal Amount Available: $200,000Maximum for Each Award: $50,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on,and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Lebanon invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Lebanon through cultural and exchange programming that highlights engaging youth and empowering women. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/sin a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; and Professional and academic exchanges and programs. Priority Program Areas: The U.S. Embassy Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program areas: Enhance the role of women in society through programs focused on civic participation (such as social entrepreneurship, volunteerism, and community engagement); economic empowerment; and increased access to education Foster youth empowerment through various programs [examples of which include but are not limited to: science, technology, engineering, architecture, and math (STEAM); entrepreneurship; and inclusive citizenship] Develop media literacy and promote freedom of speech Participants and Audiences: U.S. Embassy Beirut puts special emphasis on programs that are able to engage individuals outside of the capital. For youth-focused proposals, audiences are generally between the ages of 14 and 30. Women audiences have no specific age range, and may include youth or community members. Priority will be given to proposals that target a large number of beneficiaries The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or developmental activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fundraising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; and/or Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing Legislation, Type, and Year of Funding: FY20 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 3 to 24 months Number of awards anticipated: 5-10 awards (dependent on amounts)Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000Total available funding: $250,000Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2020 Public Diplomacy FundingAnticipated program start date: December 2019This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award,or Cooperative agreement. Grants and fixed amount awards have specific reporting requirements from the recipient during the award period and at the conclusion of the award. Cooperative agreements include active involvement by Embassy staff in the grant implementation with substantial involvement, such as: Active participation or collaboration with the recipient in the implementation of the award; Review and approval of one stage of work before another can begin; Joint preparation and/or presentation of results with the recipient; Review and approval of substantive provisions of proposed sub-awards or contracts beyond existing Federal policy; and/or Involvement where the Embassy requires specific programmatic oversight over the award beyond normal monitoring. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 24 months or less. PAS will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. C. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants: PAS encourages applications from the United States and Lebanon, including: Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; Individuals; and/or Non-profit or governmental education institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing is not required but highly encouraged. Additional considerations will be given to proposals that include a cost share component. Other Eligibility Requirements: Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization per quarter. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. MORE INFORMATION: Please see our "Related Documents" for specifics about application and submission information, application review information, federal award administration information, federal awarding agency contacts, and other information.

U.S. Mission to Mali

Local grants are intended for individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, and academic institutions. They support projects that: 1. Encourage the fullest participation, especially of women and youth, in helping Mali to consolidate its existing democracy and promote public political discourse; 2. Promote moderate voices to counter extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit; 3. Reinforce the bridge of mutual understanding and shared vision between the U.S. and Mali; and, 4. Build communication capacity of the Malian people, media, and government. Local grant proposals must have a connection to American culture and values or should be directed to increasing understanding in Mali of American culture and society.

U.S. Mission to Cape Verde

U.S. Embassy Praia welcomes the submission of project applications for funding through the Ambassador s Special Self-Help Program (SSH). If interested, please carefully review the instructions below. The SSH is a grass-roots grant assistance program that allows U.S. Ambassadors to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. The SSH philosophy is to help communities help themselves. Projects submitted for SSH must align with one or more U.S. Embassy priorities: Economic diversification, including small business creation and income generation Projects must aim to 1) generate sustainable income and employment opportunities in local communities, 2) advance economic diversification and encourage use of local natural resources or income generation, 3) promote a culture of entrepreneurship, and/or 4) improve economic or living conditions of a community. Women start-ups and women entrepreneurs Eligible projects assist women who are launching a business or who are overseeing the early stages of business development (between one to two years). Such projects must promote a culture of women-led entrepreneurship and innovation that can be replicated in the community. Projects must also promote profitable businesses that generate revenue and benefit the community. Social and economic inclusion and creation of opportunities Projects in this category must assist youth, children, women (particularly female heads of household), and other vulnerable groups to gain access to basic services (for example water, sanitation, and primary/pre-K education). They can also assist the creation of opportunities for vulnerable groups, particularly employment for youth. Environmental protection, sustainability, resilience to environmental vulnerabilities, and adaptation to environmental change Eligible projects will increase the capacity of communities to cope with vulnerability to drought and other environmental changes by building resilience, increasing capacity to adapt, and promoting income-generating activities. For example, projects may involve activities to improve water management, diversify agricultural practices, or provide benefits to the environment. Local Community Involvement: Local involvement of the organization or group must be at least 10% in cash or in kind of the total project costs. The community contribution of funding may be crucial to make a choice between two viable requestors. In-kind contributions could be: labor (wages of masons and workers), food, accommodation for qualified labor, carts of sand or gravel, bricks for construction, sand, fence, water supply, transportation costs, donations of materials etc. Additionally, community leaders can sign a statement of interest. Community leaders include local municipal leaders, religious leaders, civil society leaders, or any governing body that has oversight over where the project will be implemented. One community leader can sign the statement of interest; however, multiple signatures are strongly encouraged. Community leaders may also submit letters of support for the project. Elements of a Successful Project The project is initiated by the community. The project plan contains pre-established long-term goals and a coherent plan to keep the project running in the future. A capable project manager who is a long-term resident in the community is responsible for the project. There is strong coordination and communication among the grant recipient, local leaders, and local government representatives. The project makes use of materials and supplies that can be maintained by the community, and the materials that will not harm the environment. The project has a high beneficiary to budget ratio, benefiting a significant number of community members The project budget is clear, complete, and well defined. The project responds to a community need and is based on a well-developed proposal that is responsive to the priorities and criteria explained in this NOFO. Project activities and results show long-term sustainability. Application Documents and Procedures 1. Applications for Special Self-Help Funds should include the following: a. Completed SSH form, which can be downloaded here. b. Detailed building plan with dimensions (if necessary/ if small-scale construction envisioned in the project proposal). c. Project location (include map if available). d. Any additional information/literature you have about your organization and/or project. 2. The following documents are required: Mandatory application forms SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance organizations) SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) The forms can be downloaded from grants.gov. Instructions are available on the Embassy website at the grant support resources toolkit 3. Make sure that the below is addressed in your SSH form, or submit the following: Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicant s name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program. Proposal (3 pages maximum): The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include. Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies. Problem Statement: Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed. Program Goals and Objectives: The goals describe what the program is intended to achieve. The objectives refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program? Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. Throughout the time-frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? Future Funding or Sustainability Applicant s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. 4. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate sheet of paper to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. Proposals can be submitted in English or Portuguese languages. Submit the complete application package to the U.S. Self-Help Coordinator/ Praia Grants. Applications will be accepted in electronic format, on a rolling basis. Email all required information to praiagrants@state.gov Application Deadline: Applications received after June will be considered with the next application period or will not be considered. Project selections will be announced by October. Applications will be evaluated on the following factors: Completeness: Did the applicant submit all of the materials requested, including but not limited to requirements in the SSH forms found on U.S. Embassy Praia s website. Embassy priorities: Does the application describe how the project s goals are related to the Embassy priorities stated in this document? Sustainability: Is the project sustainable in the long term? Will the project be able to continue without additional investment? Are the suggested measurements of success adequate? Need: Does the project adequately fulfill a stated need within a community? Budget: Is the budget complete, and well defined? Is the budget reasonable? Completion within one year: Can the project be completed in a single year? Community support: Does the project show strong community support? Impact: Does the project benefit the broadest numbers of beneficiaries possible? Is there a substantial impact on the affected community? Contribution and Group Capabilities: Does the group provide adequate resources and show commitment to the project? Is the group capable of administering the project as designed? Review and Selection Process: A review committee will evaluate all eligible applications. Other Required Documentation/ Reporting: Groups selected for funding will subsequently need to submit several required forms, including U.S. Standard Form 424, a grants award document, and any other terms and conditions required by U.S. Embassy Praia. Performance and financial reports will be required throughout the duration of the award. Publicity Campaign: It is expected that publicity will be given to the Ambassador s Special Self-Help program and its projects, including press and radio releases, photographs, and project site plaques that acknowledge the shared efforts of Cabo Verde and the United States. Publicity costs should be considered in the proposed budget. Funding: U.S. Embassy Praia is not required to fund any applications. Submitting an application does not guarantee selection.

U.S. Mission to the Netherlands

<p>ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT</p><p>Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program Statement</p><p>Funding Opportunity Number: PD-THEHAGUE-FY25-01</p><p>Deadline for Applications: November 15, 2024 (Additional review cycles with corresponding deadlines will be determined and announced in January 2025)</p><p>CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs</p><p>CONTACT:</p><p>If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact PD at: GrantsTheHague@state.gov.</p><p>IMPORTANT:</p><p>– Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration by the Grants Committee. An application is considered complete if the following guidelines are met:</p><p>• All required forms are attached;</p><p>1. Cover Sheet U.S. Embassy The Hague Small Grants Program</p><p>2. Mandatory application forms (download below)</p><p>3. Proposal Narrative</p><p>4. Budget Justification Narrative</p><p>• All documents are in English;</p><p>• All budgets are in U.S. dollars;</p><p>• All pages are numbered;</p><p>• Applicant has an active SAM.gov registration on the date of the application submission (not needed for individuals). Registration and renewal may take several weeks to complete; applicants are advised to start these tasks well before the deadline.</p><p>– The start date of the proposed program should not be less than 60 days after the application deadline.</p><p>Program Description. The U.S. Embassy The Hague’s Public Diplomacy Section (PD) is pleased to announce</p><p>funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes of focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.</p><p>Purpose of Small Grants: PD The Hague invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Netherlands through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. component and/or American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives among Dutch audiences.</p><p>Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:</p><p>• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;</p><p>• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;</p><p>• Professional, youth, and academic exchanges and programs;</p><p>• Radio, television, and social media programming or campaigns in support of the above objectives;</p><p>• Other creative ways to tell U.S. stories and connect U.S. and Dutch audiences.</p><p>Priority Program Areas:</p><p>Though all submitted projects will be reviewed, projects that advance one or more of the following priorities will be given preference:</p><p>• Reinforcing transatlantic security alliances (with a particular interest in applications related to the 2025 The Hague NATO Summit)</p><p>• Safeguarding democracy and combating disinformation</p><p>FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION</p><p>Length of performance period: Up to 12 months</p><p>Award amounts: Awards typically range from $2,000 to $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000</p><p>Total available funding: Approximately $150,000 for fiscal year 2025 (October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025)</p><p>This notice is subject to the availability of funding.</p><p>Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award, or Cooperative Agreement.</p><p>Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less, unless there is a substantial justification for a longer period of performance.</p><p>ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION</p><p>Eligible Applicants The Public Diplomacy Section welcomes applications from both individuals and organizations based in the Netherlands or abroad. Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, individuals, non-profit or educational institutions, and governmental institutions are eligible to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.</p><p>Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing and/or matching is not required.</p><p>Participants and Audiences The primary audience should be non-Americans within the Netherlands. Special consideration will be given to programs that reach youth and/or underserved communities and/or programs with geographic diversity within the Netherlands.</p><p>The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:</p><p>• Programs relating to partisan political activity;</p><p>• Charitable or development activities;</p><p>• Construction programs;</p><p>• Programs that support specific religious activities;</p><p>• Fund-raising campaigns;</p><p>• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;</p><p>• Scientific research;</p><p>• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or</p><p>• Programs that duplicate existing programs.</p><p>APPLICATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION AND FORMS</p><p>Content and Form of Application Submission Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.</p><p>Content of Application Please note that only complete applications will be taken into consideration by the Grants Committee. An application is considered complete if the following guidelines are met:</p><p>• All required forms are attached;</p><p>1. Mandatory application forms (download below)</p><p>2. Coversheet U.S. Embassy The Hague Small Grants Program</p><p>3. Proposal Narrative</p><p>4. Budget Justification Narrative</p><p>• All documents are in English;</p><p>• All budgets are in U.S. dollars;</p><p>• All pages are numbered;</p><p>• Applicant has an active www.sam.gov registration (not needed for individuals).</p><p>The following documents are required:</p><p>1. Summary Coversheet (Download here):</p><p>2. Mandatory application forms</p><p>• SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance – individuals)</p><p>• SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs)</p><p>• SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs)</p><p>1. Proposal: The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below.</p><p>• Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact.</p><p>• Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: Description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies.</p><p>• Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed.</p><p>• Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. What aspect of the relationship between the United States and the Netherlands will be improved? The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable.</p><p>• Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.</p><p>• Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal.</p><p>• Proposed Program Schedule: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events.</p><p>• Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations.</p><p>• Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful programs. Throughout the time frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the stated goals?</p><p>• Future Funding or Sustainability: Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.</p><p>• Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate sheet of paper to describe each of the budget line items in detail. See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.</p><p>All application materials must be submitted by email to GrantsTheHague@state.gov</p><p>Required Registrations:</p><p>All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. Registration and renewal may take several weeks and applicants are advised to start these</p><p>tasks well before the deadline. All initial registrations and subsequent renewals are always free of charge:</p><p>• www.SAM.gov registration, which will generate a UEI</p><p>• NCAGE/CAGE code</p><p>Any applicant with an exclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.”</p><p>The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. SAM.gov is the Federal government’s primary database for complying with FFATA reporting requirements. OMB designated SAM.gov as the central repository to facilitate applicant and recipient use of a single public website that consolidates data on all federal financial assistance. Applicants are required by law to register in SAM.gov.</p><p>Starting April 2022, the UEI will be assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov at www.SAM.gov. To access SAM.gov, an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. Organizations can create an account at https://login.gov/ . As a reminder, organizations need to renew their SAM.gov registration annually and this process is free of charge.</p><p>Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required.</p><p>U.S.-based organizations: A CAGE code will be automatically assigned when the U.S. organizations registers in www.sam.gov . CAGE must be renewed every 5 years. Grantees may be asked for more information to be finalized and must comply with such requests for additional information.</p><p>Foreign-based organizations: Must apply for a NCAGE code before registering in SAM.gov. Click here to apply for a NCAGE code. NCAGE codes must be renewed every 5 years.</p><p>It is in the organization’s best interest to check if the CAGE or NCAGE code is active. Organizations are required to register or renew the CAGE or NCAGE code prior to registering or renewing www.sam.gov . Both registration and renewals for both CAGE and NCAGE can take up to 10 days. The organization’s legal address in NCAGE/CAGE must be identical to the address listed in SAM.gov . Even minor variations in the way the address is listed can cause significant delays.</p><p>SAM.gov requires all entities to renew their registration once per year in order to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active registration in SAM.gov.</p><p>If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Those entities can register for a UEI only at SAM.gov.</p><p>If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations, and the registrations are free of charge.</p><p>Submission Dates and Times</p><p>The Public Diplomacy Section will accept proposals on a rolling basis, and will convene the Grants Review Committee three times. The deadlines for submission are the following:</p><p>•November 15, 2024•TBD, 2025•TBD, 2025</p><p>Applications submitted at any time before the above-mentioned deadlines will be reviewed by the Grants Review Committee at the following committee meeting.</p><p>The Grants Committee aims to review all proposals within 30 days of the deadline, and applicants can expect a response within 60 days of the deadline.</p><p>Funding Restrictions</p><p>Costs for food and drinks can only be a minimal part of the budget (no more than 10 percent) and award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.</p><p>FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION</p><p>Federal Award Notices The fixed amount award, grant award, or cooperative agreement will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grant Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document signed by the Grant Officer.</p><p>If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State.</p><p>Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.</p><p>Administrative and National Policy Requirements Terms and Conditions: Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include: 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 600, Certifications and Assurances, and the Department of State standard terms and conditions, all of which are available on the State Department’s website . Note the U.S. Flag branding and marking requirements in the standard terms and conditions.</p><p>Reporting Recipients will be required to report on the outcome of the project. The award document will specify the frequency of project reports.</p><p>OTHER INFORMATION:</p><p>Guidelines for Budget Justification</p><p>Personnel: Describe the wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the applicant on the program, and the percentage of their time that will be spent on the program.</p><p>Travel: Estimate the costs of travel, visas or entry permits, lodging, and per diem for this program. If the program involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel. Please note all Federal government financed international air transportation is required by 49 U.S.C. 40118, commonly referred to as the “Fly America Act,” to use U.S. air carrier service for all air travel and cargo transportation services. Applicants are advised to budget accordingly.</p><p>Equipment: Describe any machinery, furniture, or other personal property that is required for the program, which has a useful life of more than one year (or a life longer than the duration of the program), and costs at least $5,000 per unit.</p><p>Supplies: List and describe all items and materials, including any computer devices, that are needed for the program. If an item costs more than $5,000 per unit, then list the item in the budget under Equipment.</p><p>Contractual: Describe goods and services the applicant plans to acquire through a contract with a vendor. Also describe any sub-awards to non-profit partners that will help carry out the program activities.</p><p>Other Direct Costs: Describe other costs directly associated with the program, which do not fit in the other categories. For example, shipping costs for materials and equipment or applicable taxes. All “Other” or “Miscellaneous” expenses must be itemized and explained.</p><p>Indirect Costs: These are costs that cannot be linked directly to the program activities, such as overhead costs needed to help keep the organization operating. If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA. Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 10 percent of the modified total direct costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.68.</p><p>“Cost Sharing” refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than the U.S. Embassy. It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues. Cost sharing is not required.</p><p>Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.</p><p>CONTACT:</p><p>If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact GrantsTheHague@state.gov.</p><p>Note: Organizations are encouraged to review this NOFO carefully. The U.S. Department of State is available to respond to general inquiries, but cannot become directly involved as the organization prepares program proposals for submission. Once an application has been submitted, State Department officials and staff — both in the Department and at embassies overseas — may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.</p>

U.S. Mission to Tunisia

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024 CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 USD PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Tripoli Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The objectives of the Public Diplomacy Grant Program are to build capacity and community, promote social good, and enhance mutual understanding between the people of Libya and the United States. The U.S. Embassy to Libya is seeking projects that: Capitalize on arts initiatives to increase unity, social cohesion, and reconciliation that deepen Libyan national identity and are consistent with U.S. values. Promote leadership, positive community engagement, volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and soft skills development among youth, women, and underserved communities. Increase Libyan youth capabilities to help them explore and develop technological solutions for social problems through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs. Projects that address environmental challenges to mitigate the effects of climate change are highly encouraged. Note: Alumni of U.S. Government funded exchange programs are encouraged to apply. Initiatives that support diversity and inclusion of minority groups and link with U.S. universities or organizations are also welcome. Additional information on this link: https://ly.usembassy.gov/notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo/