Deadline: 4 June 2019
The United States Department of State Embassy Panama is seeking applications from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations for a grant to implement a program entitled “Panama Forward Fund.”
Objectives
Successful grant proposals will pursue objectives that reinforce a democratic, secure, and a well-governed Panama through:
- supporting a competent an independent civil service within the Panamanian government;
- promoting government accountability in handling public resources and increasing revenues,
- promoting Panamanian civil society to keep the government accountable and
- strengthening the rule of law within the Panamanian judicial sector.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $750,000
- Award Ceiling: $750,000
- Award Floor: $100,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and overseas-based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations that are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time.
- To be eligible for a grant award, in addition to other conditions of this NOFO, organizations must have a commitment to non‐discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices. Non‐discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation.
- Applicants are reminded that U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws. This provision must be included in any sub‐awards issued under this grant award.
- U.S. Embassy Panama encourages applications from potential new partners.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=314529