Port of Spain Embassy Fiscal Year 2014- Request for Proposals
 
  				The Embassy of the United States of America in Port of Spain seeks to fund creative and sustainable projects which contain a U.S. component and will aid in societal and institutional growth. The Embassy invites organizations meeting the outlined eligibility criteria to submit grant proposals. This is an open competition for non-profit and/or NGOs and social enterprises with offices headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago.   Proposals should address the following issues:   • Creating a more open society  • Improving the rule of law  • Improving mutual understanding between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago  Multiple awards will be granted, with a maximum amount per award of US$10,000.      Specifications:    The proposal may not exceed 5 double-spaced pages in 12-point, Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins.  Proposals must include project summary, duration, objectives, organizational capacity, key personnel, previous grants received and a budget  All proposals will be subject to the standard Terms and Conditions of Department of State grants. Please see http://fa.statebuy.state.gov/ for more information.  Generally, grants may not be used for salaries, the purchase of equipment over $500 or for refreshment expenses.    Applicants must submit concept papers electronically using ircpos@state.gov by Aug 1st, 2013.    Disclaimer:  Only applicants whose proposals have been selected for award will be contacted.  If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding in connection with the award.  Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion of the Department of State.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 08/31/2013 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					POS-PAS-1					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of State
Office: U.S. Mission to Trinidad and Tobago					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Grant					
Other Categories
				 
					Creating a more open society  Improving the rule of law  Improving mutual understanding between the United States and Trinidad and Tobago					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Proposal must be a representative of a Trinidadian based organization, no individuals may receive grants.    Grant period may not exceed 180 days.  The Department encourages organizations that have not previously received international program funding from the U.S. Government to apply under this announcement.    Applicants are not required to include funding from other donors.  However, applications that include additional in-kind and/or cash contributions from non-U.S. Government sources will be more competitive, since cost-sharing demonstrates a strong commitment to the planned activities and will be considered to show great cost effectiveness.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Deadlines
					08/01/2013					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Alana Jacque
Cultural Affairs Assistant
Phone 1-868-822-5556					
Website Address
					http://trinidad.usembassy.gov/grantproposals.html
					E-mail Address
					jacquean@state.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$0.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards up to $10,000.00