Simpler Grants.gov #336439

Grants for Cultural, Educational, and Media Programs Supporting U.S.-Venezuela Ties

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Venezuela seeks proposals for grant-funded programs that foster connections between the United States and Venezuela. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) Public Affairs Section - U.S. Mission to Venezuela - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grants program for services and activities - Products/Services Requested: - Proposals for communications, cultural, technological, and educational initiatives - Focus areas include: - Democratic initiatives - Economic empowerment - Freedom of speech and independent media - Democratic participation and grassroots activism - Inclusive social development - No products, part numbers, or quantities specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Two-step application process: Statement of Interest (SOI) followed by full proposal - Programs must convey U.S. culture or shared values - Cost sharing is not required - Eligible applicants: non-profits, individuals, educational and governmental institutions - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $500,000 - Individual awards: $10,000 to $100,000 - Up to 10 awards may be made - Period of Performance: - Program period up to 1 year, with start date before June 30 - Place of Performance: - U.S. Mission to Venezuela (contracting office) - Activities to be performed in Venezuela

Description

The Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) of the U.S. Department of State is requesting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Venezuela through cultural, educational, technological, and media support. The programs should promote shared values and a peaceful, democratic transition. Priority areas include cultural projects, freedom of speech, independent media, democratic participation, economic growth, grassroots activism, and inclusive social development. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, individuals, educational and governmental institutions, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 and a total funding of $500,000.

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