Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #DOS-PDS-PORTLOUIS-FY24-01
Grant Opportunity for Programs Promoting U.S.-Mauritius-Seychelles Bilateral Relations
Posted
April 08, 2024
Respond By
June 01, 2024
Identifier
DOS-PDS-PORTLOUIS-FY24-01
NAICS
928120
This opportunity from the U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals to strengthen bilateral relations between the United States, Mauritius, and Seychelles. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mauritius, Public Diplomacy Section, U.S. Embassy Port Louis - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for programmatic activities, not product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of programs that promote bilateral relationships and include an American cultural element or a connection with U.S. organizations or institutions - Priority program areas: - Good governance - Youth and women’s leadership - Economic growth - Civic education - Media capacity - Social inclusion - Climate change research - English language promotion - Arts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Programs must include an American cultural element or direct connection to U.S. organizations - Eligible applicants: U.S., Mauritian, and Seychellois not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, NGOs, individuals, educational and governmental institutions - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding range: $3,000 to $25,000
Description
The U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is seeking Statements of Interest from organizations or individuals to promote bilateral relationships between the U.S. and Mauritius and Seychelles. The process involves two rounds: an initial submission of a concise Statement of Interest (max 1500 words) followed by an invitation to submit a full proposal. Eligible applicants include U.S., Mauritian, and Seychellois registered not-for-profits, think tanks, NGOs, individuals, educational and governmental institutions. The program must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. organizations and focus on priority areas such as governance, leadership, economic growth, civic education, media, social inclusion, climate change, English language promotion, and arts.