OpportunityTitle: FY 2024 BRAZIL SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM
CategoryExplanation: The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, announces the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Small Grants Program. The Public Affairs Section will award grants, fixed amount award or cooperative agreements up to $25,000.00 (US dollars) for projects that advance strategic U.S. policy objectives and initiatives, while highlighting shared values or best practices and strengthening ties between Brazil and the United States
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The United States Embassy and Consulates encourage applications from committed and organized civil society organizations, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, governmental institutions, international organizations. All applicants must be capable of receiving and managing grant funding.    In accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR1989 Comp., p. 235), &quot;Debarment and Suspension,&quot; no entity listed on the Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM) is eligible for any assistance or can participate in any activities under an award.  .
Description: Purpose of PAS Public Diplomacy Grants: The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil through cultural, arts, educational, media, information, and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The bilateral nature of proposals is especially important during calendar year 2024, the 200th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and perspectives as well as incorporate a cross-cutting approach to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Examples of PAS public diplomacy grants include, but are not limited to: &#183; Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs that include U.S. speakers; &#183; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; &#183; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; &#183; Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, businesses, and/or regional organizations; &#183; Media trainings PAS encourages applications from eligible civil society organizations, community representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government institutions, and international organizations. Please keep in mind that while an applicant may submit multiple proposals, each proposal must address only one of the initiative areas listed in the NOFO.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Shared Mailbox for Questions
GrantorContactText: Shared Mailbox for Questions