U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Description

1) Objective

The U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for government and non-government organizations or not-for profit institutions to submit applications to develop, implement and manage programs that support the Embassy’s priorities. This cooperative agreement will oversee the process for implementing and managing grants in accordance with Embassy strategic funding priorities. In consultation with PD, the successful applicant will manage the small grants program fully, including promoting it, accepting, and reviewing grant proposals, corresponding with applicants, managing payments and financial records, and monitoring and evaluating the programs.

Recipients may enter into sub-awards with other entities to accomplish the project outlined in the award. The primary recipient is responsible for monitoring and providing oversight of the subrecipient’s performance and expenditures. Adequate documentation of the subrecipients’ compliance with award terms and conditions must be maintained by the primary recipient and made available to the GO upon request. This includes the sub-award selection methodology and any relevant policies the prime recipient has regarding sub-awards and sub-award monitoring.

In implementing and managing the small grants program, applicants should outline how they will ensure all projects address one or more of the following strategic outcomes:
• Programs that support Uruguay’s efforts to diversify the economy
• Broad awareness of, support for, and/or behavior change in favor of combating climate change and promoting environmental conservation
• Greater awareness of the importance of strong support for human rights, including prison reform efforts
• Increased awareness of cybersecurity and potential benefits and threats related to 5G
• Increased workforce capabilities and opportunities for women, disadvantaged youth, minorities, or vulnerable groups in rural areas
• Arts and cultural programming that meet the objectives outlined above

2) Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to U.S. and Uruguay Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society, NGOs and cultural and/or educational associations, Foreign Government organizations; Public and Non-profit educational institutions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Uruguay.

4) Budget

Total available funding is $250,000. Grants may range from $150,000-$250,000.

5) Application

The application deadline is 30 December 2022. A full proposal must be submitted. All application templates can be downloaded at the given website.