American Spaces Administrative Funds Management 2026

The American Spaces Administrative Funds Management opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Zambia’s Public Diplomacy Section. This funding initiative supports the administrative management of financial disbursements for American Spaces programs operating within Zambia. American Spaces are public access venues that foster engagement between local communities and the United States through educational, cultural, and professional programming. These spaces serve a broad audience, including students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, and aim to strengthen bilateral relationships while promoting accurate information about the United States. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is not to design or implement programming, but rather to manage the financial and administrative logistics that support such programming. The selected grantee will be responsible for disbursing funds to vendors, partner organizations, and individuals involved in program delivery. This includes covering costs such as logistics, supplies, and operational expenses as directed by the Embassy’s American Spaces team. The role requires strict adherence to financial reporting standards and coordination with Embassy personnel, reflecting the cooperative agreement structure that includes substantial involvement from the U.S. government. The funding scope is relatively narrow, with a total available funding amount of $12,591 and only one anticipated award. The performance period is expected to last up to 12 months or until funds are fully expended. Funds cannot be used for prohibited activities such as construction, direct social services, political activities, or fundraising campaigns. Additionally, cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity, which simplifies participation for eligible applicants. Eligibility is limited to organizations with a verified legal presence in Zambia. This includes nonprofit organizations, civil society groups, think tanks, and public or private educational institutions. Applicants must demonstrate prior experience managing U.S. or international grants and provide documentation such as registration certificates, organizational charts, and references. Registration in SAM.gov and possession of a Unique Entity Identifier are required for organizations, though exemptions may be granted in certain cases. The application process requires submission of standard federal forms including SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B, along with a narrative proposal of up to six pages. Applicants must also provide a detailed budget and justification narrative, resumes of key personnel, and letters of support from partners. The proposal must clearly outline organizational capacity, project methods, timeline, monitoring and evaluation plans, and expected outcomes. All submissions must be in English and budgets must be presented in U.S. dollars. Applications are evaluated based on several criteria including program feasibility, organizational capacity, project planning, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. Each criterion is assigned a weighted score, with program quality and organizational capacity carrying the most significance. Successful applicants will be notified within approximately 120 days after the submission deadline. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is June 20, 2026. Projects are expected to begin within 45 days of approval. The funding opportunity is issued as an initial announcement and does not explicitly indicate recurrence, suggesting it may be a one-time opportunity unless reissued in future fiscal cycles. Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the official Embassy grants email.

Ensure strong financial management capacity and detailed budget justification; align proposal closely with stated objectives and evaluation criteria; demonstrate prior grant management experience clearly