Deadline: 5 June 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Panama is seeking applications from qualified Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations for a grant to implement a program entitled “Promoting Sustainability and Accountability in Panama.”
The goal of U.S. assistance is to ensure Panama remains a secure, prosperous, and democratic country, and to build and strengthen Panamanian institutions and civil society. U.S. assistance is also used to enable Panama to expand its mechanisms to promote transparent and independent institutions, while limiting corruption, as well as developing its civil society to ensure a healthy democracy.
Project Objective
- Objective 1 – Civil Society and Transparency: Support the strengthening of civil society through projects that empower civil society, as well as support sustainable communities through the capacity development of local organizations.
- Objective 2 – Strengthening Judicial Institutions and Prison Reforms: Support Panamanian government institutions through prison reform and crime prevention programs that promote citizen security within the broader context of Panamanian judicial reforms.
- Objective 3 – Government Institutions: Support the efforts of Panamanian authorities to strengthen institutions and promote inclusion and transparency.
Funding Information
- The anticipated total federal funding amount is $1,500,000.
- The period of performance is between 12-24 months with an anticipated start date of September 30, 2017.
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 who 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.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.