U.S. Embassy Panama Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
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funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
Purpose
The Public Affairs Section invites proposals for programs that further U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy interests in Panama in one of the four categories below. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Promote more open and sustainable economic growth in Panama through activities that encourage or strengthen local entrepreneurship: The U.S. Embassy seeks to expand the reach of economic opportunity to all levels of society and areas of Panama. As people struggle to adapt to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses, in particular, must also acquire new skills and resources. Support for entrepreneurship improves not only
Hudson Reporter
Why Leave Federal Transit Administration Discretionary Dollars On The Table?
Dear Editor:
On January 19, 2021, the Federal Transit Administration published Federal Notice of Available Funding for Federal Fiscal Year 2021. FY 2018. Under Table 14 Prior Year Unobligated Section 5307 Passenger Ferry Grant Program, there is (1) NJD2018-PFGP-010- City of Bayonne, ferry moring platform deck and landside improvements – $656,800; (2) NJD2018-PFGP-013 Port Authority of NY&NJ – Commuter ferry vessel power and propulsion retrofit program – $2,480,000, (4) NJD2019-PFGP-009 New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection – Ferry slips, reconstruction upgrade at Liberty State Park – $5,900,000 and (4) FY 2020 NJD2020-PFGP-010 City of South Amboy – Radford Ferry project – $5,300,000.
Why have the City of Bayonne, Port Authority, NJ Department of Environmental Protection and City of South Amboy all been unsuccessful in securing these funds under an approved obliga
Number of Awards Anticipated: At least 14 depending on amount of each grant;
Award Amounts: Awards may range from USD 1,000 to USD 50,000;
Total Available Funding:USD 500,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply?
Non-government, non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations), educational institutions and independent media that are based and legally registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina are eligible to apply. American or other donor country organizations and individuals are not eligible for grants under this program. Grants are generally awarded only to organizations.
Other eligibility requirements:
All organizations must have DUNS unique entity identifier and a valid registration on SAM.gov before their projects proposals can be funded. Organization must obtain a DUNS number and SAM registration in order to receive funding.