Organization of American States Programs

 

Funds shall be for Organization of American States development assistance programs; building of Democracy and restoration of Peace; and Congress reaffirms its support for the work of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. To permit such and to fulfill its function of insuring observance and respect for human rights within this hemisphere funds shall be used for budgetary support for the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
19.129
Federal Agency/Office
Political Military Affairs/ Weapons Removal and Abatement, Department of State
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017, Part I, Section 302, Public Law -87-195, 22 U.S.C. 2222
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
All funds may only be provided to the Organization of American States, a public international organization.
Beneficiary Eligibility
All funds may only be provided to the Organization of American States, a public international organization.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
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. Only bodies of the Organization of American States may apply for an award.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Public International Organization Terms and Conditions Apply
Award Procedure
Submission through Department of State SAMS Domestic grant application system
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 90 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Not applicable.
How may assistance be used?
Funding to support the first through third organizational pillars of the Organization of American States. Within the total provided under this heading, $4,000,000 is for programs to strengthen democracy, $500,000 is for development assistance programs, and $4,500,000 is for programs to promote and protect human rights, of which not less than $500,000 is for the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: OAS Monitoring and Evaluation is required as per agreements reached with the Secretariat and to be performed by the Department of Planning and Evaluation
Auditing
Audits required as per agreements reached with the Secretariat and to be contracted by the Department of Planning and Evaluation.
Records
Retention of Records required for a period of 3 years after submission of final report.
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
Funding is generally available for a period of performance of two years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Thomas S Kodiak
U.S. Mission to the OAS
2201 C Street, NW
Room 5914
Washington, D.C. 20515
Washington, DC 20515 US
kodiakt@state.gov
Phone: 2026479908
Website Address
https://usoas.usmission.gov/
Financial Information
Account Identification
11-1111-1-1-111
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 17$9,500,000.00; FY 18 est $9,500,000.00; FY 19 est $9,000,000.00; - NA
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000 to $4,500,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Programs must abide by OAS General Standards and all other OAS requirements.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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