American Spaces Grant Funding 2021

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American Spaces Grant Funding 2021: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE DAR AMERICA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: American Spaces Grant Funding 2021 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY21-03 Deadline for Applications: Sunday July 11, 2021 Assistance Listing Number: 19.441 Total Amount Available: $115,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission in Morocco's Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce the American Spaces Grant Funding 2021. Proposals should focus on professional development, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) training, and American cultural programming aimed at Moroccan students and young professionals ages 15-30. Additionally, creative programs that educate audiences on how counter disinformation in the digital sphere will also be considered. Programming will engage target audiences at Mission Morocco's American Space Network, which includes Dar America Casablanca, the American Space Oujda, and the Marrakech American Corner. Priority Region: Morocco Program Objectives: Professional Development for Moroccan Youth: Promote professional and soft skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation through mentoring and training to promote positive community engagement and increase employability; use professional and soft skills programming to introduce audiences to American models, precepts, and experts. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Programming: Use STEAM programs to attract new audiences to our American spaces and increase understanding of STEAM developments, including those with a connection to the United States. American-inspired Cultural Programming: Engage audiences through American-inspired cultural programming, including film, music, literature, history, or art. Countering Disinformation: Promote media literacy and other skills to help young people effectively identify online disinformation. Participants and Audiences: Moroccan youth and young professionals (15-30 years of age) addressing the above objectives B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 10 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 4-8 awards (dependent on amounts) (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 Total available funding: $115,000 Type of Funding: FY2021 Fulbright Hayes Anticipated program start date: July 30, 2021 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. Optional: The Department of State 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 Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: The Public Affairs Office encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and individuals. All grantees must have a non-profit status. We seek proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Morocco. U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference is given to Moroccan NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Moroccan NGOs. Cost Sharing or Matching There is no minimum or maximum percentage required for this competition. However, Embassy Morocco encourage applicants to provide maximum levels of cost sharing and funding in support of programs. Cost-sharing or matching is NOT an evaluation criteria of this NOFO. All cost share or matching must be included in detail in the line item budget and noted in the budget narrative. When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved agreement. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs. For accountability, recipients must maintain written records to support all costs that are claimed as their contribution, as well as costs to be paid by the Federal government. Such records are subject to audit. The basis for determining the value of cash and in-kind contributions must be in accordance with OMB 2 CFR 200.306 – Cost Sharing and Matching. Other Eligibility Requirements All applicants must have the following registrations: Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number; NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code; and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) (If you have applied and have not yet received the registration number, provide proof of application). Mandatory application forms To apply, please complete these forms in English: The Project Narrative Applicant Organizational Information Form The Budget Proposal (in USD) SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance – Must be signed) SF424A (Budget Information) SF424B (Assurances – Must be signed) Submit all forms in electronic format to [email protected] no later than Sunday July 11, 2021 at midnight. NQUIRIES All questions about the American Spaces Grant Program should be addressed to [email protected]
Federal Grant Title: American Spaces Grant Funding 2021
Federal Agency Name: US Mission to Morocco (DOS-MAR)
Grant Categories: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY21-03
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 19.441
CFDA Descriptions: Information not provided
Current Application Deadline: July 11th, 2021
Original Application Deadline: July 11th, 2021
Posted Date: June 10th, 2021
Creation Date: June 10th, 2021
Archive Date: July 12th, 2021
Total Program Funding: $115,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $25,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $5,000
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Last Updated: June 10th, 2021
Category Explanation
Professional Development for Moroccan Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) American-inspired Cultural Programming Countering Disinformation
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Individuals - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility
The Public Affairs Office encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and individuals. All grantees must have a non-profit status.We seek proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Morocco. U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference is given to Moroccan NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Moroccan NGOs.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
Link to upload the proposal forms
Grant Announcement Contact
Staci Dawson
Submit all forms in electronic format to [email protected] no later than Sunday July 11, 2021
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