Deadline: 14-Jun-2024
The U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications from organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to implement cultural or educational programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Costa Rica.
A SOI should include cultural, exchange, and outreach activities that promote shared values and people-to-people ties between the United States and Costa Rica.
Priority Program Areas
- Programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility including but not limited to: skills building programming, awareness-building, cultural programming, sports, countering gender-based violence, or educational opportunities.
- Programs that promote shared Unites States and Costa Rican values through English language learning, the arts, music, sports, entrepreneurship, STEAM education, and university preparation skills.
- Activities that foster long-term student and academic collaboration between U.S. and Costa Rican universities, technical schools, and community colleges, particularly in the fields of STEAM, semi-conductor workforce development, and English language teaching.
- Activities that increase media literacy and/or combat the spread of disinformation.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 50,000
- Award Ceiling: $50,000
- Award Floor: $35,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 2
Who can apply?
- Registered not-for-profit organizations
- Non- governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals (Note: They cannot accept applications from individuals who are representing an organization to circumvent the fact their organization is not a legally registered entity.)
- Educational institutions (Note: For-profit entities, commercial entities, foreign governments, and international organizations are not eligible for PD funding.)
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.