Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo)

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State / U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo. The U. S.

Embassy Santo Domingo announces open competitions for organizations to submit applications to engage English teachers in training programs that will strengthen English teaching quality and capacity in the Dominican Republic.

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gov Maintenance Calendar U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program Statement U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:0002-2015 Funding Opportunity Title:U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program Statement Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:American and/or Dominican based committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:19.

040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 15, 2015 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 15, 2015 Archive Date:Aug 14, 2015 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:American and/or Dominican based committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions ## Additional Information Agency Name:U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic Description:The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Section is located at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo.

More information about the Public Affairs Section and its Grants Program can be found at: http://santodomingo. usembassy. gov/publicaffairs.

html The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that limited funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Affairs Small Grants program to support activities that promote U.S.-Dominican bilateral relations in the following five priority areas: 1)Entrepreneurship, economic prosperity and/or Climate Change programs maximizing economic growth, targeting youth and underserved communities.

2)Human rights programs including and not limited to: gender based violence and girl’s empowerment, LBGT issues, people with disabilities, migrant issues and labor rights. Presented programs should be targeting youth and underserved communities. 3)Fortification of English teaching through English teacher training and expansion of English programs to at-risk communities.

4)Programs that address the capacity of Dominican institutions to improve citizen security, confront public sector corruption, and support democratic governance. 5) Academic and Cultural exchange promotion and enhancing understanding of the shared history, traditions, and values between the United States and the Dominican Republic.

Please follow all instructions below carefully: Eligibility is limited to those who qualify to receive U.S. grants, and have the ability to develop and implement their proposed programs in the Dominican Republic. The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo and the Department of State encourage organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.

Applicants must have a demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following subject areas: people-to-people exchanges, cultural or academic programming, international cooperation, and institution-to-institution partnerships.

Link to Additional Information:Link to detailed instructions and forms Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: E-mail to send your proposal #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes. To continue working, click on the "OK" button below. This is being done to protect your privacy.

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