OpportunityTitle: Administrative Support &#8211; American Center in Maldives
CategoryExplanation: American Spaces funding
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligibility is open to non-profit organizations. Organizations may sub-award or sub-contract with other entities including for-profit organizations, but only one non-profit organization can be the prime recipient of the award. Government entities are not eligible to apply. For-profit entitles are not eligible to be the prime recipient of an award under this NOFO. When sub-awarding or sub-contracting with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. The applicants must submit proof of their non-profit status with their proposal submission. Applications that do not include proof of non-profit status will not be considered for an award. Individuals are not eligible for an award under this NOFO. U.S.-based or registered organizations should provide proof of registration to operate in Maldives or have a documented agreement with a partner organization registered to operate in Maldives. Please refer to Section D for funding restrictions.Other Eligibility RequirementsThere is one project described in this NOFO.  Organizations may not submit more than one proposal per project.  Any organization that submits more than one proposal per project will be considered ineligible for funding.To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun &amp; Bradstreet. Applicants must also have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov, and a valid NCAGE code. Please see Section D for information on how to obtain these registrations.Previous federal award recipients who are not/were not in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are ineligible to apply. It is the applicant&#8217;s responsibility to ensure they comply with all applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements. Those organizations found to be in non-compliance may be found ineligible for funding or designated high risk if selected for funding.
Description: A. Program Description Executive Summary The U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for Administrative Support for the American Center in Male (ACM). American Spaces are a nationwide network of PAS-funded cultural centers that are part of the American Spaces program, a global network of over 600 State Department-sponsored cultural centers. The American Spaces conduct youth-oriented educational and cultural programming. The award recipient will be responsible to oversee administrative aspects of the American Spaces program, to include staffing of the American Center Male&#8217;, training logistics, and equipment and facility maintenance. The recipient will also assist in implementing American Spaces programming with significant Public Affairs Section input and assistance. Background American Center Mal&#233; is a cultural center based on the 3rd floor of National Bureau of Classification Building in Mal&#233; City, with a target audience of youth between 15 and 30 years old, particularly those with the potential to become local or national leaders. The American Center Mal&#233; seeks to empower youth, traditionally underrepresented communities including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. American Spaces provide resources and development opportunities to their target audience, while also serving as gateways for their audience to learn about American society, culture, and values. The full Notice of Funding Opportunity and All attachments saved in Related documents section of this Notice of Funding Opportunity..
GrantorContactEmailDescription: American Center Maldives
GrantorContactText: American Center Maldives