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The US Embassy and Consulates in Brazil's Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the availability of its FY 2023 Small Grants Program. Required documentation and award ceilings are different for organizations and individuals, therefore PAS has established two distinct procedures for proposal submission to avoid undue burden. Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have read the correct instructions.
Proposals From Individuals PAS invites proposal submissions for projects up to US$ 5,000. 00 that highlight shared values or best practices and strengthen cultural ties between Brazil and the United States in priority areas.
All activities must include an American element, such as (but not limited to) connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions that promote an increased understanding of U.S. American policy and perspectives. Proposals from Organizations PAS invites eligible entities to submit proposals up to US$ 25,000.
00 that highlight shared values or best practices and strengthen cultural ties between Brazil and the United States in priority areas. All activities must include an American element, such as (but not limited to) connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions that promote an increased understanding of U.S. American policy and perspectives. A.
1 Program Initiatives The following are the primary programming objectives for public affairs. Your project and activities must correspond to one of the initiatives: 1.
Initiative: Build Capacity for Brazilian Civil Society Groups Defending Human Rights The objective of this initiative is for the US Embassy and Consulates in Brazil to collaborate with local partners who serve underrepresented communities to develop and strengthen civil society organizations so that they may advocate for and support human rights more effectively. Project ideas under this initiative include, but are not limited to: a.
Projects that strengthen institutional capacity of organizations in areas such as strategic planning, fundraising and diversifying revenue streams, proposal writing, communication, etc. - particularly among organizations serving marginalized and/or underrepresented communities. b. Projects that promote the exchange of best practices and/or partnerships between Brazilian and American civil society organizations defending human rights.
c. Projects that encourage and/or facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships and/or networks to advance human rights. 2.
Initiative: Expand Brazilians' Access to Fact-Based Reporting to Counter Misinformation The goal of this initiative is for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil to collaborate with local organizations to provide training opportunities or capacity building programs for local Brazilian media and journalists, with particular emphasis on news desert - a community, either rural or urban, with limited access to the sort of credible and comprehensive news and information that feeds democracy at the grassroots level.
Project ideas under this initiative include, but are not limited to: a. Projects that strengthen institutional capacity of traditional and emerging media outlets to counter dis and misinformation. b.
Projects that increase fact checking skills among journalists, influencers, and other key stakeholders. c. Projects that promote innovative solutions to combat dis and misinformation.
3. Initiative: Promote Entrepreneurship to Expand Economic Opportunities This initiative’s goal is to provide entrepreneurs, particularly those who work with underserved communities, with the resources, innovative techniques, and other training tools they need to strengthen and grow their businesses while expanding their network and business opportunities. Project ideas under this initiative include, but are not limited to: a.
Projects that strengthen business skills among entrepreneurs from marginalized and/or underrepresented communities. b. Projects that promote the exchange of best practices and/or partnerships among entrepreneurial ecosystems in Brazil and the U.S.; c.
Projects that encourage and/or facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships and/or networks to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs – particularly those from marginalized and/or underrepresented communities. 4.
Initiative: Build Capacity for Brazilian Civil Society Groups Protecting Environment The initiative's goal is to identify key participants who are already working with communities in areas critical to biodiversity and environmental protection and provide them with resources and capacity building opportunities, as well as connect them with other key players in the United States and other Western institutions, allowing Brazilian CSO partners to amplify their work.
Project ideas under this initiative include, but are not limited to: a. Projects that strengthen institutional capacity of organizations in areas such as strategic planning, fundraising and diversifying revenue streams, proposal writing, communication, etc. b. Projects that promote the exchange of best practices and/or partnerships between Brazilian and American civil society organizations fostering environmental protection.
c. Projects that encourage and/or facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships and/or networks to protect critical biomes while also considering the needs of groups that are more vulnerable to extreme climate events and environmental risks. Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-BRAZIL-FY23-APS01.
Assistance Listing: 19. 040. Funding Instrument: O.
Category: O. Award Amount: $5K – $25K per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). PAS encourages applications from eligible civil society organizations, community representatives, individuals, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government institutions, and international organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5K – $25K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2023, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — Small Grants Program is offered by U.S. Mission to Brazil and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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