Annual Program Statement, Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy Harare
The U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe, Public Affairs Section, is seeking proposals for projects throughout the fiscal year (beginning November 1, 2015) that strengthen and build local capacities in the following areas: educational and cultural exchange; improve the teaching and learning of the English language; support the rule of law; professionalize the media; promote freedom of expression; empower women and youth; promote social inclusion and tolerance of underserved communities, such as LGBTI, disabled persons and minority ethnic groups; promote greater health awareness and outcomes in HIV prevention and AIDS treatment; and encourage entrepreneurship, economic growth, and sustainable environmental practices. Eligibility is limited to organizations that qualify to receive U.S. grants, and have the ability to develop and implement projects in Zimbabwe. Organizations and entities with a prior history of non-performance of U.S. government grants are ineligible to apply for funding. Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following subject areas: people-to-people exchanges, cultural or academic programming, entrepreneurship and business development, civic engagement, international cooperation, and institution-to-institution partnership.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
DOS-HRE-FY16
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Other Categories
Education, rule of law, journalism, media, media professionalization, freedom of expression, culture, youth, social inclusion, entrepreneurship, economic growth, environment, and health
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
1. Non-profit: The U.S. Embassy will accept applications from non-governmental organizations, individuals, and other legally registered non-profit institutions in Zimbabwe, including trusts. Commercial entities are ineligible. 2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): A UEI must be attained by the applicant prior to application submission. Please follow instructions to this link to obtain a UEI: http://www.dnb.com/get-a-duns-number.html. If you need further assistance, write to govt@dnb.com 3. SAM registration: Organizations must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov. It can take several weeks to get the required registration number. 4. Equal opportunity: Organizations must have a commitment to equal opportunity employment practices and to non-discrimination practices to beneficiaries, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or political affiliation. 5. Additional requirement may apply. *The award ceiling may exceed $50,000 if special project funding is awarded by Washington for specific project activities.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Proposals will be considered anytime between Nov. 1, 2015, and the close of business on Aug. 15, 2016.
Deadlines
08/15/2016
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
U.S. Embassy in Harare
Public Affairs Office Grants Committee
(263-4) 758-800
E-mail Address
PublicDiplomacyGrants-Zim@state.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$0.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $2,500.00 to $50,000.00
