The Secretary's Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI) Grant Programs

 

Support the foreign assistance goals and objectives of the Department of State, Secretary's Office of the Global Partnership Initiative (S/GPI), as delineated in the FY Bureau Strategic and Resouce Plan and other strategic planning documents. This program is for all grant awards for the entire fiscal year funded through State/S/GPI. See individual announcements in www.grants.gov

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
19.301
Federal Agency/Office
Office of The Secretary of State, Department of State
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, Section 634, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Section 634, Public Law -111-161, U.S.C. 7015
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Uses of assistance vary according to the individual award. Please see www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
Beneficiary Eligibility
U.S. Department of State, Secretary's Office of the Global Partnership Initiative, issues grants to domestic and international entities that implement programs abroad. Primary beneficiaries are residents of any community abroad where program activities are taking place. See www.grants.gov for specific application.
Credentials/Documentation
Any award made using State/S/GPI funds requires the full complement of standard forms and budget documents (including Congressional Notifications), as delineated by the U.S. Department of State, the Bureau of Administration, and relevant OMB circulars. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Pre-award coordination is required for all grantees applying for foriegn assistance grants through the U.S. Department of State, Office of the Global Partnership Initiative. This coordination will take place between program officers in Washington, D.C. and the recipient organizations, or between program officers in the field and recipient organizations. See individual announcements in www.grants.gov
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. See individual announcements in www.grants.gov
Award Procedure
Defined by the U.S. Department of State, Administration Bureau in accordance with the relevant OMB Circulars. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Renewals must be coordinated with the State/S/GPI program officer, the Representative of the State/Administration Bureau grants officer, and the recipient. See individual announcements in www.grants.gov
How are proposals selected?
See www.grants.gov for specific announcement and criteria for selection.
How may assistance be used?
All funds for grants will comply with the restrictions on Economic Support Funds (ESF), as specified in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. See www.grants.gov for specific announcements and individual application. This depends on the inidvidual award. In some cases, program activities are precluded in particular countries due to legislative restrictions.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Quarterly progress reports should reflect the grantee's continued focus on measuring the project's impact on the overarching goals or problems the project set out to address. An assessment of the overall project impact, as appropriate, should be included in each quarterly report.
Auditing
Please see grants.gov application for audit requirements.
Records
All project/program documents and financial records must be retained by awards recipients for three years.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Most grant awards are from one to three years in length. See www.grants.gov for specific announcement. The release and awarding of assistance depends on the amount and the details of the project. Most often, the HHS PMS system is used for monthly or quarterly installments, as required, and only if the grantee has submitted timely and complete progress and financial reports.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Thomas Debass
2201 C Street NW, Ste 6817
Washington, DC 20520 US
debass@state.gov
Phone: 2026479097
Website Address
http://www.state.gov/partnerships
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-1210-3-7-001
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$1,498,500.00; FY 23 est $1,999,999.00; FY 24 Estimate Not Available FY 18$997,548.00; FY 19 est $21,912.00; FY 20 Estimate Not Available FY 16 Estimate Not Available FY 17 Estimate Not Available -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Grants can range from small amounts (thousands of dollars) up to $1 million.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Grants must follow the scope of work and terms and conditions as stated in the grant agreement concluded between grantees and S/GPI. See individual announcements in www.grants.gov
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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