Deadline: 5 August 2016
The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is currently inviting applications for its Embassy’s Public Affairs Small Grants program with an aim to support activities that promote U.S.-Dominican bilateral relations in the following priority area – Cultural programs enhancing understanding of the importance of environmental preservation preferably engaging at-risk youth and undeserved communities.
The goal of this grants is to enhance relations between Dominicans and U.S. organizations and people in the priority areas described, and/or to allow Dominican audiences to better understand the United States, its culture, society, government, language, legal, economic and political systems, and values.
Activities
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions
- Professional lectures;
- Public seminars and programs;
- Cultural exchanges and projects;
Award Information
- Award Ceiling is U.S. $40,000.00
- Award Floor is $20,000
Eligibility Criteria
- The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Section encourages applications from all sectors in the Dominican Republic and registered Dominican organizations: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
- The U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Section does not accept grant applications from third country (i.e., not registered or located in the Dominican Republic) organizations or individuals, even if the project will take place in the Dominican Republic.
- To be eligible for a federal assistance award, in addition to other conditions of this request for applications, 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.
- By law, commercial firms are ineligible to receive funding through this award mechanism.
How to Apply
Proposals should be submitted online to the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: United States and Dominican Republic
For more information, please visit grants.gov.