Deadline: 15-Apr-21
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for English language, STEAM, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Media Literacy Countering/Disinformation Programs.
Program Objectives
The Public Affairs Section (hereafter, PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica (hereafter, Embassy) works with government and non-government partners throughout Costa Rica to improve mutual understanding between the people of Costa Rica and the United States, and to expand and improve educational opportunities (including English language, STEAM, and entrepreneurship, and digital media literacy/countering disinformation, among other priorities) in order to promote economic development and democracy. The goal of the projects solicited through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is to complement Embassy initiatives to promote mutual understanding through cultural, educational, and professional development programs. Proposals should address one or a combination of the following areas: English, entrepreneurship, STEAM education, and/or digital media literacy/countering disinformation.
Focus Areas
- Improve the quality of English language education at the preschool, elementary, secondary and higher education levels;
- Improve the quality of, and access to, science, technology, engineering, arts and design, and mathematics (STEAM) education for girls at the elementary and secondary education levels;
- Inspire entrepreneurship in under-represented communities particularly among migrant, women, Afro–descendent, and indigenous communities.
- Increase awareness of disinformation and build digital media literacy skills to better identify reliable information.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 1 to 18months
- Number of awards anticipated: 5-10awards (dependent on amounts)
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Total available funding: $100,000
- Funding Instrument Type: Grant, Fixed Amount Award
- Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less.
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Costa Rica-based:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions (cannot be for-profit organizations)
- Individuals
- Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332221