Request for Proposals

Eligibility

Proposal must be representative of an 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.

Description
The United States Embassy of Port of Spain seeks to fund creative and sustainable projects which will aid in societal and institutional growth. The Embassy invites organizations meeting the outlined eligibility criteria to send in grant proposals. This is an open competition for non-profit and/or NGOs and social enterprises with offices headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago.

Multiple awards will be granted, with a maximum amount per award of $10,000. 

Proposals which address the following issues will be given the greatest consideration:

•Effective Air and Maritime Border Protection
•Improving Judicial, Policing and Crime Investigation Capacities
•Clean Energy Initiatives and Climate Change Awareness
•Increased understanding and Appreciation of American Culture and Policies
•Preserving cultural practices, especially for minority groups
•HIV/AIDS prevention
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 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 info.

Application Submission Process

Applicants must submit concept papers electronically using ircpos@state.gov

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.