OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Fiscal Year 2022 - Public Affairs &#8211; Annual Program Statement
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Proposals from non-profits and/or NGOs, academic institutions, and social enterprises with offices headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago will be given preference. Please note that we will also accept applications from U.S.-based institutions, but they must show that they have already obtained on-the-ground support from a local organization. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.  Grant period may not exceed 1 year. The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.  Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors.  However, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-U.S. Government sources will be more competitive, since cost-sharing demonstrates a strong commitment to the planned activities and will be considered to show great cost effectiveness.       The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:  &#8226; For-profit trade activities   &#8226; Commercial projects   &#8226; Scientific research  &#8226; Projects whose primary aim is the institutional development of the organization  &#8226; The purchase of space or buildings in support of program activities  &#8226; Development projects  &#8226; Construction projects  &#8226; Individual travel to conferences  &#8226; Scholarships to support educational opportunities or study for individuals  &#8226; Completion of activities begun with other funds  &#8226; Fundraising or fund development projects  &#8226; Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of partisanship or support to an individual or single party in electoral campaigns  &#8226; Political party or lobbying activities in support of political parties  &#8226; Projects that support specific religious activities  &#8226; Cash prizes for competitions
Description: The Embassy of the United States of America in Port of Spain seeks to fund creative and sustainable projects which contain a U.S. component and will aid in societal and institutional growth. The Embassy invites organizations meeting the outlined eligibility criteria to submit grant proposals. This is an open competition for non-profit and/or NGOs and social enterprises with offices headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago. Public Affairs Section Port of Spain invites proposals that further contribution to the three pillars of bilateral collaboration between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago (TT): Security, Accountable Governance, and Inclusive Growth. Multiple awards will be granted, with a maximum amount per award of US$50,000. Specifications: The proposal may not exceed 5 double-spaced pages in 12-point, Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins. Proposals must include project summary, duration, objectives, organizational capacity, key personnel, previous grants received and a budget. Please refer to the notice of funding see Link to Additional Information and ensure you follow all the guidelines stipulated there before submitting your application. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have an NCAGE (CAGE &#8211; U.S. organizations), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a valid registration on SAM.gov. All proposals will be subject to the standard Terms and Conditions of Department of State grants. Please see https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/U.S.-Department-of-State-Standard-Terms-and-Conditions-10-21-20.pdf for more information. Generally, grants may not be used for salaries, the purchase of equipment over $500 or for refreshment expenses. Applicants must submit applications electronically using posgrants@state.gov by September 15, 2022. Disclaimer: Only applicants whose proposals have been selected for award will be contacted. If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding in connection with the award. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion of the Department of State.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contact for problems only
GrantorContactText: Kirsten Michener &lt;br/&gt;Public Affairs Section &lt;br/&gt;Phone 1-868-622-6371