Deadline: 30 July 2020
The U.S. Embassy in Lome-Togo through this Notice of Funding Opportunity has announced that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
Priority Areas
Programs should support at least one of the following ICS goals:
- Advance Peace and Security;
- Promote Trade and Economic Growth;
- Strengthen Governance and Democratic Institutions;
- Support Opportunity and Development.
Funding Information
- Awards may range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $15,000.00;
- Total available funding: $100,000.00.
Eligibility Criteria
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Togo as follows:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience;
- Individuals;
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;
- Governmental institutions;
- Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposalis submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.
- In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet, as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov.
Ineligible Programs
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction programs;
- Programs that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research;
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Evaluation Criteria
Each application will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the evaluation criteria outlined below.
- Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea – 15 points: The program idea is well developed, with detail about how program activities will be carried out. The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline;
- Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants – 10 points: The organization has expertise in its stated field and has the internal controls in place to manage federal funds. This includes a financial management system and a bank account;
- Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives – 15 points: Goals and objectives are clearly stated, and program approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results;
- Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives – 15 points: Goals and objectives are clearly stated, and program approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results;
- Embassy priorities – 10 points: Applicant has clearly described how stated goals are related to and support U.S. Embassy Lomé’s priority areas or target audiences;
- Budget – 10 points: The budget justification is detailed. Costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results. The budget is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities;
- Monitoring and evaluation plan – 15 points: Applicant demonstrates it is able to measure program success against key indicators and provide milestones to indicate progress toward goals outlined in the proposal. The program includes output and outcome indicators and shows how and when those will be measured;
- Sustainability – 10 points: Program activities will continue to have positive impact after the end of the program.
Eligible Countries: Togo and United States.
For more information, visit https://tg.usembassy.gov/embassy/funding-opportunities/notice-of-funding-opportunity-u-s-embassy-lome-pas-annual-program-statement/