Managua Annual Program Statement - PAS Small Grants Program

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The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section - Small Grants Programs awards grants to U.S. and Nicaraguan individuals and non-profit and non-governmental organizations with legal status to support innovative projects focused on empowering Nicaraguans through educational and entrepreneurial opportunities including promoting a bi-lingual workforce and preventing gender based violence in Managua and Puerto Cabezas. The Small Grants Program cannot fund the following activities: projects supporting primarily partisan political or religious activities; international air travel unless essential to the goal of the project; humanitarian or charitable activities; for-profit, commercial or trade activities; fundraising campaign; scientific research; institutional development per se or support of an organization; activities that duplicate existing projects; construction; vehicles; salaries as the main purpose of the grant; and refreshments as the main element of the grant. The PAS Small Grants Program will evaluate and score proposals according to the following criteria: 1. Quality of the program. 2. Ability to achieve program objectives. 3. Project evaluation. 4. Budget and Narrative Justification. All awards are subject to funds availability. Recipient cost-share is encouraged, but is not required. To apply, please complete all the required forms and submit them via e-mail to ManaguaIRC@state.gov and write "Grant Application" in the subject line. Applicants can find the required forms for this funding opportunity announcement under Related Documents and Package tabs.The application package must have: 1. Proposal form. The proposal should clearly state the background of the organization and the project description. 2. The application form for Federal Assistance (SF - 424 form for organizations or SF - 424i for individuals). 3. Detailed budget (SF 424A form, SF 424B form, and the budget narrative form). 4. For organizations: proof of on-line registrations in DUNS, NCAGE, SAM.GOV, Grants.gov systems. All applicants must update their on-line registrations every year. No fees are involved. 5. Key contact form and CVs. 6. Certification. 7. SF LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form. Please submit these documents in PDF, WORD, EXCEL or JPG formats. The Embassy cannot receive e-mails with zipped attachments that contain WinZIP or WinRAR extensions.

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