Deadline: 7 June 2020
The U.S. Embassy Panama has announced a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to promote democratic institutions, accountability, and good governance in Panama.
Project Objectives
Successful grant proposals will pursue objectives that reinforce a democratic, secure, and a well governed Panama through:
- Strengthening Panama’s institutions and civil service;
- Promoting transparency and anti-corruption;
- Empowering at-risk youth; and
- Improved government management of resources.
Ideal projects will focus on one of the following sub-objectives:
- Objective 1: Panama creates a competent civil service that provides nonpartisan continuity and service to all residents of Panama.
- Objective 2: Panama manages public revenues transparently and is accountable for investing public resources responsibly.
- Objective 3: Panamanian civil society demands government accountability without reprisal of their rights and are able to influence policy outcomes. Host-nation governments uphold the values and practices of liberal democracy; citizens hold their governments accountable for these actions.
- Objective 4: Panamanian Executive and Judicial Branches within each implement meaningful institutional reforms to decrease impunity.
Funding Information
- U.S. Embassy Panama expects to award up to four grant agreements based on this NOFO. The anticipated total federal funding amount is $750,000.00.
- The period of performance for each award is between 18-24 months with an anticipated start date of September 30, 2020.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants who are eligible to apply are U.S. and overseas-based NonGovernmental 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.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=326621