Deadline: 15-Aug-22
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS Philippines) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce a call for applications for the American Spaces Ecopreneurship Incubator Program.
PAS Philippines announces an open competition for non-profit organizations interested in organizing a program that will train and launch start-ups and businesses with sustainable products and operations to address environmental problems to counter climate change through entrepreneurial innovations, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy and other partners.
Other partners could include: U.S. and Philippine government departments/agencies, technology business incubators, environmental organizations, environmental educators, industry leaders/experts, innovators, angel investors, U.S. Government exchange program alumni, and local communities.
Priority Program Areas
Priority will be given to project proposals that engage American Spaces and the U.S.-Philippine alumni networks in advancing one or more of the U.S. Embassy’s goals, including:
- Programs that foster strong, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth and social development, and provides greater opportunities for bilateral trade and U.S. investments, while supporting environmental stewardship.
- Programs that advance U.S.-PH commercial ties through human capital development.
- Programs that help improve the Philippines’ environmental resilience and natural resource management.
- Capacity-building workshops/webinars or information campaigns to engage established opinion leaders (such as policymakers, industry leaders, decision-makers, academe, think tanks, NGOs, CSOs, and media) to address programming priorities.
Funding Information
- The length of the performance period is 12 to 24 months.
- PAS Philippines anticipates having approximately $15,000 available to support one successful application in response to this NOFO and is subject to availability of funds.
What they do not Fund?
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable, humanitarian, or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns or programs charging a fee for participation;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of an organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs;
- Activities that take place in the United States and its territories;
- Programs with alcohol, excessive meals, refreshments, or entertainment; and
- Individual scholarships.
Participants and Audiences
PAS Philippines’ target audiences include start-ups, environmental organizations, environmental educators, industry leaders/experts, innovators, angel investors, U.S. Government exchange program alumni, NGOs, and government officials (state, district, and municipal officials; policymakers, civil servants).
Eligibility Criteria
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and the Philippines. Individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience are encouraged to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
- Cost sharing or matching is not required for this funding opportunity. Pre-award costs are not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity. Applications may be submitted for consideration at any time on or before the closing date of this funding opportunity.
For more information, visit American Spaces Ecopreneurship Incubator Program.
For more information, visit https://ph.usembassy.gov/american-spaces-ecopreneurship-incubator-program/