Promoting Democratic Institutions and Accountability in Panama

The summary for the Promoting Democratic Institutions and Accountability in Panama grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the US Mission to Panama, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Promoting Democratic Institutions and Accountability in Panama: The U.S. Embassy Panama announces a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to promote democratic institutions and accountability in Panama with up to $1,261,667 in FY 2017 Economic Support Funds for a project period between 18-24 months; however, the Embassy will consider award periods of up to three years for exceptional proposals on a case-by-case basis. The anticipated start date for this activity is September 30, 2018. The U.S. Embassy Panama anticipates funding up to five awards as a result of this NOFO. The focus for this funding opportunity is on governance, including the roles and responsibilities of civil society and the government. Successful proposals will develop projects aimed at: 1) supporting Panama's democratic institutions; 2) strengthening civil society; and 3) promoting government accountability and transparency, as well as public access to information. Funding awarded under this NOFO cannot be used for law enforcement or to train members of law enforcement. Projects may focus on one or more of the objectives and must fulfill at least one sub-objective of the corresponding objectives outlined in Section I, Project Description, herein. U.S. Embassy Panama reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and will determine the resulting level of funding for the award. The authority for this NOFO is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Eligible organizations interested in submitting an application are encouraged to read this NOFO thoroughly to understand the type of project sought and the application submission requirements and evaluation process. For further information, please contact: [email protected]