Grants for Nonprofits - International Development

Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC): This grant program, managed by USAID, aims to fund collaborative research projects between Israeli and MENA region partners to address shared challenges, particularly in food security, and promote lasting peace through applied scientific research and technological development.

The "Reducing Barriers that Impede Access to Education and Decent Work for LGBTQI+ Youth in Brazil and the Latin American and Caribbean Region" grant is a $4 million funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Labor to support a project that enhances understanding of, coordination for, and capacity to provide safe environments for LGBTQI+ youth, thereby improving their access to education and decent work in Brazil and the Latin American and Caribbean region.

This program provides funding for U.S. nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions to facilitate international exchanges that strengthen workforce development in advanced manufacturing and digital skills for foreign leaders and policymakers.

This funding opportunity is designed to support research centers in developing innovative vaccines against hepatitis C virus, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

This program provides funding to organizations worldwide for projects that preserve and protect cultural heritage, including historic sites, museum collections, and traditional practices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, and Tuvalu to implement projects that strengthen cultural, educational, and economic ties with the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower young people in Pakistan to engage with governance and improve legislative drafting skills, promoting democratic principles and human rights.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects that promote cultural exchange, sports initiatives, and health awareness to strengthen ties between the United States and Burundi.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA) is pleased to invite eligible organizations to submit applications for a cooperative agreement to conduct Physical Security and Stockpile Management in the Northern Triangle during fiscal year 2024. Specific goals, objectives, and technical requirements for application packages are detailed below. PM/WRA anticipates awarding up to $5,000,000 under this funding opportunity. PM/WRA may issue multiple awards, however, the sum of all awards will not exceed $5,000,000.

Executive Summary U.S. Embassy Colombo, in collaboration with the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy, invites proposal submissions from U.S. public and private academic, cultural, and exchange-of-persons institutions, and other not-for-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501 (c) (3) (see section C. Eligibility Information) for the design and implementation of U.S. and regional workshops for the inaugural cohort of the Young South Asia Leaders Initiative (YSALI). This is an exciting opportunity to inform a new youth leadership initiative at the U.S. Department of State in a dynamic region with a significant youth population. YSALI is a new network, modeled on existing programs like the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), and others, designed to deliver on the Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) by building the capacity of young leaders in South Asia. South Asias more than 420million young people will be pivotal to meeting regional and global challenges. YSALIs investment in youth from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka will help empower young leaders in the region to tackle shared challenges. Background YSALI is a new network conceived by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Office of Press and Public Diplomacy in consultation with constituent posts, drawing on best practices from existing State Department networks for young leaders in other regions. SCA intends to build the YSALI network from existing country-specific and regional youth initiatives, offering membership to already identified young people, and moving them up the ladder of engagement with the United States by offering new opportunities and a shared platform for connection. This configuration will help build the network in a controlled growth format. The YSALI themes are: 1) driving prosperity through entrepreneurship, 2)democratic resilience and a vibrant civil society, and 3) regional climate resilience. Project Audience Participants will be undergraduate students, recent graduates, or young professionals aged 18-30 from the seven countries in South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). Mission India will manage the YSALI membership for Bhutan. All programs will be conducted in English and all participants must be able to understand and communicate in English. As needed, the implementer will be required to provide accommodations for Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or visually impaired participants to ensure they are ability to fully participate in workshops. For each individual workshop, the recipient will coordinate with the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Embassy Colombo, and the other U.S. embassies in South Asia to recruit and select 80-100 participants from among the pool of YSALI members. For the regional climate resilience workshop, participants should have demonstrated strong community leadership skills, and the drive to make impactful change in their communities. For the civic engagement workshop, participants should have a demonstrated commitment to develop and sustain community projects, and the initiative to promote civic participation and good governance. Participants may not participate in both workshops; each will have a unique cohort of 80-100 participants. YSALI Network Goal YSALI will become a powerful network to advance the vision of a connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific by connecting and empowering promising young leaders through the region to tackle shared challenges. YSALI Network Objectives: To connect like-minded young leaders across the region, through participatory workshops and subsequent collaboration across the region via a small grants program. To sustain connections through the creation of a virtual network of emerging leaders. To deepen participants’ understanding of current issues and opportunities and equip young leaders with the confidence and skills to address regional challenges. To instill a shared sense of place and identity within the larger Indo-Pacific community. The concepts of leadership, giving back to the community, and strengthening a sense of identify and place within the broader Indo-Pacific based on shared values and shared challenges should be integrated into the program. To build leadership capacity among cohort members, and foster the spirit of community service, while increasing understanding of the United States and the South Asia region, to address common goals. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING EXPECTED ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC GUIDANCES, PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY IN THE ATTACHMENTS.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations and educational institutions in organizing a large-scale summit in Singapore that connects emerging leaders from Southeast Asia with U.S. technology firms to promote the adoption of artificial intelligence tools and address regional challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives aimed at understanding and combating the tactics used by foreign actors to intimidate and control diaspora communities across borders.

Proposed activities must be undertaken in South Sudan in response to the ongoing emergency in Sudan, to include support for emergency response operations for new arrivals at the border in reception and transit centers, and in official refugee sites in South Sudan. Note: PRM will not fund projects in Yida. Because of PRM;apos;s mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM will consider funding only those programs that include a target program participant base of at least 50 percent refugees or refugee returnees. PRM will not consider activities outside of South Sudan for this funding opportunity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kazakhstan to enhance educational and cultural programming at American Corners, fostering greater understanding of U.S. values and innovation.

To implement a project aimed at advancing U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities by supporting initiatives that make decision-making structures and processes in fragile, conflict, or crisis-affected contexts more reflective of and responsive to the needs and perspectives of partner states to ensure strategic trade control systems meet international standards and by engaging on bilateral, regional and multilateral levels with foreign governments to aid in the establishment of independent capabilities to regulate transfers of weapons of mass destruction, WMD-related items, conventional arms, and related dual-use items, and to detect, interdict, investigate, and prosecute illicit transfers of such items.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that improve mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for human rights defenders, civic activists, and journalists (collectively referred to as defenders of fundamental freedoms) in Ukraine.

This funding opportunity provides U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions with resources to deliver foundational English language education and leadership training to youth worldwide, fostering connections with American values and institutions.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, our strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PD Harare invites proposals for projects that strengthen networks between the people of the United States and the people of Zimbabwe through exchanges highlighting our shared goals and values. All programs MUST include an American component, such as an American expert engagement (physical or virtual) in Zimbabwe or Zimbabweans traveling to the United States to collaborate and exchange best practices in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. perspectives. Projects that incorporate strong American components into their design will be prioritized over other proposals. Priority Program Areas: PD Harare strongly encourages applicants to apply directly to individual 2024 NOFOs to increase their chances of selection. If the idea doesnt fit one of the individual NOFOs then applicants can apply to his opportunity. This Annual Program Statement welcomes proposals in addition to those 2024 priority NOFOs in areas that: Promote democratic principles including freedom of speech and civic participation; particularly if they share best practices for citizen advocacy or explore the challenges modern media houses face in a digital economy and the ethical standards needed to gain public confidence. Advance an inclusive economy; particularly connecting social entrepreneurs and the creative community with online marketing tools. Deepen U.S.-Zimbabwean university partnerships; particularly if they bolster stronger research capacity and explore opportunities for increased internationalization of tertiary education in Zimbabwe. Deepen U.S.-Zimbabwean professional networks through organized workshops and rekindling alumni exchange partnerships and networks to solve new problems. Foster social inclusion of underserved communities, such as disabled persons, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQI+, and those in remote rural areas. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research; Individual or group travel to conferences in the United States or abroad; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act (10.040 funds) and the Fulbright-Hays Act (19.022 funds). The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 2-18 months Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of US$2,500 to a maximum of US$75,000*. Awards for travel to participate in U.S. conferences may not exceed $5,000. Awards for festivals looking to bring American talent must have free events. Total available funding: $250,000 USD Type of Funding: FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding Educational and Cultural Affairs *Awards proposals for a higher amount must be extraordinary. Funding Instrument Types: 1. Grant or 2. Cooperative Agreement (The PD office is more extensively and actively involved in the project implementation than that of a grant or Fixed Amount Award). THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING PD Harare will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION Other Eligibility Requirements: Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. Registrations: In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Cost Sharing and Matching: Cost sharing is not required but encouraged. Financial capacity: Pressures on Zimbabwes financial systems may affect the selected applicants ability to follow through with the grant agreement. PD Harare does not infuse additional funds into a grant agreement to compensate for currency fluctuations or for unforeseen work. To guard against non-compliance owing to cash shortages borne of banking complications, it is strongly suggested that applicants have a Foreign Currency Account in addition to a local currency account. Applicants should be aware of their banking institutions policies and fees regarding electronic deposits, transfers and withdrawals of U.S. dollars. Applicants should ensure their bank has a corresponding relationship with U.S. banks. You will only be asked to supply banking information if your proposal is selected for funding. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. To Request Application Package: Email PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov; an automatic reply with the Application forms will be sent. Forms are also available at www.grants.gov 2. Content and Form of Application Submission: Content of Application the proposal should: Clearly serve the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity; Be specific and concise in describing the who, what, why, when, where, how and cost aspects of the project; Provide all documents in English; and Include a budget narrative and a budget table in U.S. dollars breaking down costs per unit rates, quantities as well as totals. Application Forms required: Completed application (form attached) Detailed projected budget (form attached) SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance Organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance Individuals) SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) Attachments 1-page CV or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program (for projects over $50,000) Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, your latest NICRA should be included as a PDF file. If you do not have a NICRA indirect and overhead costs cant be over 10 percent of the budget. Official permission letters, if required for program activities. 3. Required Registrations: All organizations (not individuals), whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov. Note: The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Please begin your registration as early as possible. Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Since April 2022, the UEI are assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov at www.SAM.gov. Organizations should renew their registration once a year in order to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active SAM registration. To access SAM.gov an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. Organizations can create an account at https://login.gov/. If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Please note the UEI for sub-grantees is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed. If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations, the latter are free of charge. Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required. 4. Submission Dates and Times Applications may be submitted for consideration at any time before the closing date of August 2, 2024. No applications will be accepted after that date. Applications will be subject to availability of funds and reviewed on a rolling basis. 5. Other Submission Requirements All application materials may be emailed to PublicDiplomacyGrants-ZIM@state.gov (with Annual PD Program Statement Grant Proposal in the subject line).

Section 1: Program Description The U.S. Embassys PEPFAR Small Grants office is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a community-led monitoring (CLM) program. Priority Region: All four regions in Eswatini This funding opportunity seeks to improve the quality of HIV treatment services in Eswatini through client feedback collected by trained community members. The CLM program is funded through the U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The U.S. Embassy in Eswatini administers the PEPFAR Small Grants program and is seeking proposals from registered local community-based organizations and other civil society groups, networks of key populations (KP), people living with HIV (PLHIV), people with disabilities, and other affected groups or community entities that gather quantitative and qualitative data about HIV services and whose mission and activities focus on HIV programming. CLM is key to ensuring availability, access to, and delivery of quality HIV care and treatment services. CLM will empower patients and communities to seek out treatment services, increase health literacy, expand engagement with health service delivery, support demand creation, and demand accountability from the health system to improve and deliver these services. Potential grantees should have the capability to collaborate at the national level with PEPFAR and key community-focused stakeholders, and at the community level with health facility staff and clientele receiving PEPFAR-supported services. Grantees should be able to implement a monitoring program to promote cooperation in addressing HIV-related issues, encourage constituencies to share their experiences, and facilitate joint action that makes a difference in the HIV response. CLM data will be collected using standardized tools and synthesized through a variety of methods that reveal insights from communities about challenges and/or issues identified with HIV service delivery at health facilities. A standard activity of potential grantees will be to conduct CLM of HIV testing services, treatment services (including retention and VL), service provider perceptions, attitudes, and practices, and client satisfaction. Results from CLM will be presented and analyzed in collaboration between community representatives, providers and facility managers to ensure dialogue and help all sides in participating with identification and subsequent implementation and monitoring solutions and action items. More information on PEPFARs approach to CLM is available at the following websites: https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/PEPFAR_Community-Led-Monitoring_Fact-Sheet_2020.pdf https://www.pepfarsolutions.org/tools-2/2020/3/12/community-led-monitoring-implementation-tools

The "USAID/Maldives Public Financial Management Activity" grant is seeking feedback for a planned five-year project aimed at strengthening the Maldives' financial management capabilities, with a focus on improving revenue generation, expenditure controls, decentralization, e-government systems, and inclusivity for marginalized groups.