Deadline: 13-Aug-21
The U.S. Mission to Fiji is seeking applications for its Economic Recovery Grant 2021 to assist local organizations and associations that are already finding solutions to the economic and health adversities caused by the pandemic, with a special emphasis on tourism, entrepreneurship, and international trade.
The COVID-19 pandemic has stalled economic growth around the world. During this time of hardship, it is important for countries to support each other and invest in resilient economic initiatives. The United States remains committed to this goal, and to encouraging a free, prosperous, and open Indo-Pacific region that nurtures innovation, sustainable growth, and connectivity.
Goal
- Grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and/or Tuvalu, and must address U.S. Embassy Goal #3:
- Promote sustained economic prosperity driven by open-market economic policies and high-standard investment; increased connectivity; improved natural resource management; and free, fair, and reciprocal trading relationships
Priorities
The Embassy will prioritize grant proposals that:
- Creatively find paths toward economic growth and resilience
- Illustrate well-crafted plans with medium- and long-term objectives
- Promote increased trade with the United States
- Incorporate online/virtual platforms to improve service or delivery of goods
Focus Areas
The proposals must focus on one or more of these areas:
- Positive impact on tourism and local communities affected by tourism
- Skill enhancement of women and youth in entrepreneurship and tourism
- Development of non-traditional businesses
- Building local entrepreneurs’ skills in the areas of international trade and/or how to sell products in international markets
- Campaigns for building confidence in tourism
Funding Information
Grant proposals should request between USD$25,000-$40,000, and must come from local or regional non-profits, NGOs, or associations.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following grant candidates are encouraged to apply:
- Locally registered NGOs
- Organizations, groups, or associations that are not-for-profit
- Organizations with experience in managing grants
- This grant will not fund:
- Proposals from businesses
- Proposals focused on profit for the applicants
- Proposals for over USD$40,000
- Proposals that do not benefit communities in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and/or Tuvalu
- Proposals that do not address the stated Embassy goal
- Proposals that include operating costs or salaries above 10% of the total, unless the organization has NICRA (stipends and honorarium exempted)
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334709