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This funding opportunity is designed to empower organizations representing persons with disabilities to advocate for health equity by providing resources, training, and support for inclusive health policies and practices.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in Bulgaria and beyond to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Bulgarian ties through public diplomacy initiatives in areas like education, culture, and technology.

U.S. Embassy Gaborone of the U.S. Department of State announces a full and open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out a program to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and professional community of practice of Botswanas media institutions while building relationships, resourcing opportunities, and professional linkages with U.S.-based counterparts

Executive Summary: The Embassy of the United States of America, Bishkek, announces an open competition to implement a program to support equal access to public services, educational institutions, and economic opportunities for all peoples, including minorities and marginalized groups. This program supports an inclusive society and vibrant, effective civic engagement by competitively awarding cooperative agreements to nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, civil society organizations (CSOs), educational institutions and independent local media organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. Respect for others is a shared value between the Kyrgyz and American people, but understanding of and sensitivity toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) concepts remains limited in the Kyrgyz Republic. By promoting understanding of DEIA concepts, this project will advance U.S. foreign policy priorities to reduce discrimination and advance the human rights of historically marginalized groups. Background: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements that focus on the requirements below. Applicants should pay close attention to PDS priority goal/s, program areas, target audiences, and geographic location when developing their proposals. The full proposal package comprises of six documents, including the narrative proposal template and the short budget proposal. The narrative proposal template cannot exceed three pages, otherwise the package will be disqualified from consideration. In addition, if the package does not contain the required six documents, it will be disqualified from consideration. Over the past year, PDS has implemented two initiatives focused on accessibility and promoting DEIA terminology in the Kyrgyz language: 1) DEIA Kyrgyz-language flashmob with local Kyrgyz-speaking social media influencers; and 2) Installation of the elevator specifically designed for wheelchair users. This funding opportunity seeks to support projects promoting respect for human rights in the Kyrgyz Republic. Potential projects may include, but not limited to: Expanding and popularizing DEIA terminology in the Kyrgyz language: Translating existing resources and DEIA-related vocabulary, developing educational materials. Engaging youth in DEIA initiatives: Developing innovative ways to promote DEIA values among the local youth. Integrating DEIA terminology into public discourse: Organizing workshops or events that introduce DEIA terminology and promote DEIA values in Kyrgyz in the public lexicon; Facilitating collaboration with Kyrgyz language experts: Organizing workshops and collaborative initiatives with the State Kyrgyz Language Committee and Kyrgyz language experts and language enthusiasts. Project Goal: Increase support for equal access to services, educational institutions, and economic opportunities for all peoples, including minorities and marginalized groups, by promoting understanding of DEIA concepts. Project Audience(s): Primary Kyrgyz-speaking general public Kyrgyz speaking rural audience Underserved and vulnerable populations in rural regions Secondary Traditional and social media representatives Local ministries and state agencies Project Objectives: Project proposals may address one or more of these objectives or propose other objectives that support the goal above. Within 12 months: 1) Raise awareness and understanding of DEIA concepts and terminology in Kyrgyz language among the rural Kyrgyz population 2) Facilitate networking and collaboration between U.S. and Kyrgyz language state agencies and institutions to share best practices and develop joint strategies to promote DEIA concepts and principles through roundtables, networking events, and other initiatives. 3) Equip at least 20 journalists, bloggers, influencers, and content creators with the ability to create media content that amplifies DEIA concepts and principles of inclusion.

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mexico, seeks to increase its understanding of the criminal justice system in Mexico, with particular interest in increasing the effectiveness of criminal prosecutions and strengthening the local capacities of justice-sector institutions.A courtesy Spanish translation is attached but in the event of any discrepancy between the two documents, the English version controls.

A grant program for certified local tourism and convention bureaus to develop, coordinate and promote international tourism marketing efforts. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to provide grants to certified convention and visitors bureaus outside the City of Chicago to assist with international marketing efforts in markets identified by the Office of Tourism for its FY 25 marketing plan. For FY 25, those markets include Mexico, Canada, UK/Ireland, German-speaking countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, France, India, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is accepting applications for its International Medical Graduate Primary Care Residency Grant Program. Donor Name: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Minnesota faces a shortage of primary care physicians, particularly in rural and underserved areas of the state. Physicians who received their medical training in other countries and have immigrated to Minnesota can help strengthen primary care workforce and serve diverse communities across the state. The Minnesota Legislature established programs to facilitate pathways to integrate these physicians into the Minnesota health care workforce. The IMG Primary Care Residency Grant Program provides funding to accredited primary care residency programs in Minnesota to support the training of IIMG residents. IIMGs who accept a grant-funded residency position enter into an agreement with MDH to provide primary care for at least five years in a rural or underserved community in Minnesota after graduating from the residency program. IIMGs also make payments into a revolving account that contributes to sustaining MDH IMG assistance programs, including this residency grant program. Funding Information Estimated Amount to Grant: $390,000. Estimated Award Maximum: $390,000. Eligibility Criteria Eligible applicants fulfill all the following criteria:  Residency program in one of the following primary care specialties:  Family medicine,  General internal medicine,  General pediatrics,  General surgery,  Obstetrics and gynecology, or  Psychiatry.  Located in Minnesota and train medical residents in Minnesota.  Demonstrate current accreditation by and compliance with the Institutional and Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in the specialties listed above of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). For more information, visit MDH.

USAID/RMCA is in the process of designing its new Trade and Economic Growth activity that will aim at diversifying the country's economy, enhancing trade opportunities, and improving the investment climate to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth in Turkmenistan, in partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan. This Request for Information (RFI) is a preliminary call for information offered by interested organizations and individuals to provide information, opinions, strategies and recommendations to achieve the objectives and results stated in the RFI. This program will address key opportunities for economic development in Turkmenistan, including enhancing trade routes, streamlining border crossings, and improving business transparency and regulatory clarity. USAID/RMCA will utilize its expertise and resources to support Turkmenistan in transitioning to a more diversified and dynamic economy, in line with Turkmenistans National Action Plan for Socioeconomic Development and United States Government priorities in the region and in Turkmenistan.

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Doha announces the opening of a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for non-profit organizations and individuals to submit projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Qatar. Proposals should advance shared U.S.-Qatar values and bilateral cooperation, in alignment with strategic themes and priorities as detailed below. Please follow all instructions carefully. All application materials must be submitted by email to [email protected]. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Priority Region: Doha and neighboring municipalities. Program Objectives: All program proposals must: strengthen U.S.-Qatar cooperation on global issues of shared interest; aim to increase understanding of U.S. values and perspectives; build relationships between Americans and Qataris; and include an American element or connection with American organization, institutions, or expert (separate and beyond any involvement with the U.S. Mission, its American Corners, or its USG exchange program alumni). Priority consideration will be given to proposals focused on at least one of these priority program areas: 1. Increase political and economic opportunities for women in Qatar. 2. Promote higher education and emerging technology linkages between the United States and Qatar. 3. Support environmental stewardship, mitigate climate change, and promote green technology. Applicants should have considerable, practical, and relevant experience in the implementation of the proposed activities to be seriously considered for this project. Previous experience working with Qatari audiences is preferable. Please follow all instructions detailed here and in the attached Full Notice of Funding Opportunity titled "Full Notice of Funding Opportunity - OFOP0001543." Proposals that do not meet or fail to comply with the requirements of this announcement will be deemed ineligible.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic to develop and implement innovative solutions addressing key challenges in democracy, economic growth, education, and peace.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Budapest) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Budapest invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Hungary through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Priority Program Areas in 2024:a) Promoting rule of law and democratic governance by supporting legal and institutional changes which strengthen the rule of law and expose and combat corruptionb) Strengthen respect for international human rights and those democratic values, support marginalized groupsc) Strengthening independent media and journalism and helping to foster critical thinkingd) Promoting unity among NATO allies and a united response to the Russian war on Ukrainee) Supporting Hungarys Transatlantic commitment by addressing transnational threats, including disinformationf) Increasing awareness of Americas role as an economic partner to Hungary Participants and Audiences:We seek proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Hungary. As noted above, all projects must include an American component in order to be eligible for funding. An American component can mean any of the following: An American citizen who is an expert, speaker, artist, athlete, or other visitor to Hungary who will lead or present some key component of the project. In rare cases, the project could involve an extraordinarily highly accomplished person who is not an American citizen, but who has strong ties to an American institution of major importance.The use of an American cultural product as a major touchstone for key elements of the program. Cultural products could include books, music, curricula, films, dance, other art forms, or technology created entirely or primarily by American artists and innovators and clearly associated with American culture.Engaging audiences in learning about or practicing a major American topic, such as U.S. policy, U.S. history, American values (such as civil rights, freedom of expression, or shared society), or American social models (such as democracy or the rule of law) as a significant focus of the program. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:Programs relating to partisan political activity;Charitable or development activities;Construction programs;Programs that support specific religious activities;Fund-raising campaigns;Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;Scientific research;Programs intended primarily for the growth of an individual;Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development ofthe organization; orPrograms that duplicate existing programs.

The purpose of the Activity is to increase safe, sustainable, climate resilient and inclusive Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Services in communities, schools, and healthcare centers. Approach. An integrated and participatory approach is envisioned to engage with the key stakeholders, especially the Borno state government and targeted beneficiaries. The key part of this approach is based on the co-creation to design, implement, and oversee innovative, impactful, and locally driven development with some degree of shared power and decision-making. Geographic Focus. The activity will be implemented mainly in Maiduguri Local Government Area in Borno State. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goal of the activity is to improve WASH access and address the sustainability challenges. The objectives are as follows: Increase access to equitable, safe, climate resilient, and affordable drinking water services in the selected communities. Strengthen WASH services in schools and healthcare centers with a focus on climate resilience, sustainability, gender responsiveness, and handicapped accessibility. Institutional strengthening, capacity building and adopting appropriate service delivery model for sustainability with focus on post-completion operation and maintenance and private sector participation.

Market Research Bangladesh Digital Development Activity Background: The rapid development and adoption of digital technology is transforming how people worldwide access information, goods, and services. Digital technology has the power to spur economic growth, improve development outcomes, and contribute to lifting millions out of poverty. The Government of Bangladesh's (GoB) Vision 2021 and Smart Bangladesh Vision 2041 emphasize its goal of inclusive digital transformation. In April 2020, USAID launched its Digital Strategy (2020-2024) to achieve and sustain open, secure, and inclusive digital ecosystems that contribute to broad-based, measurable development and humanitarian assistance outcomes through the responsible use of digital technology. USAIDs Policy Framework also references the importance of helping partners foster open, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems that are vital to democratic societies. USAID/Bangladesh implemented the Bangladesh Digital Ecosystem Activity (BDEA), June 2020 February 2021, to strengthen the digital space and provide trustworthy information for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The activity created a digital application to identify rumors related to COVID-19 and conducted a mass communication campaign to dispel them. Following BDEA, USAID/Bangladesh commissioned Digital Ecosystem for Country Assessment (DECA), a flagship initiative of the Digital Strategy, from June 2022 to February 2023. The DECA provided an understanding of Bangladeshs digital ecosystem, opportunities, and challenges. It also informed, and continues to inform, the development, design, and implementation of USAIDs Strategy into Mission activities. The DECA report link. The DECA, which focused on digital infrastructure and adoption, digital society, exercise of human rights and fundamental freedoms online, and the digital economy, produced 10 external and five internal recommendations to strengthen Bangladesh's digital ecosystem. Overall, the DECA recommended that USAID/Bangladesh ensure integration and sustainability of all digitally enabled interventions across the Missions portfolio. The primary internal recommendation is to advocate for and integrate good practices in program design for digital development. Furthermore, the primary external recommendation of DECA is to strengthen cybersecurity capacity through awareness raising, workforce development, improved cybersecurity practices, and targeted research. The DECA findings show that Bangladesh underperforms when it comes to the protection of digital services. As of 2022, there are no personal data protection policies in place in Bangladesh. Bangladesh also scored a zero (on a one-four scale) when it comes to its protection of personal data, and the country has not signed the Budapest Convention, an international treaty seeking to address internet and computer crime (cybercrime) by harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations. The Bangladesh Cybersecurity Strategy 20212025 is the GoBs commitment to a safe and secure digital ecosystem. Additionally, there are frequent reports of cybersecurity breaches and attacks in Bangladeshs local media. Informed by the DECAs internal and external recommendations, USAID is designing the Bangladesh Digital Development Activity (BDDA), a three year, $5 million activity that will run from 2025-2028. This activity will support and expand Bangladeshs digital ecosystem by enabling USAID activities to integrate enhanced digital tools and by building the capacity for digitally enabled activities, including strengthening cybersecurity capacity and practices. The BDDA will identify the digital gaps for USAID/Bangladeshs activities. After the gap assessment, the activity will assist USAID/Bangladesh activities in integrating digital tools in alignment with the USAID Digital Strategy and providing support for cybersecurity capacity building to implementing partners and beneficiaries. The activity will offer a range of training sessions on digital development and cybersecurity issues. The overall objective of BDDA is to advance digitally supported programming and strengthen the capacity of USAID/Bangladeshs partners to achieve an inclusive and sustainable digital environment and secure and protected online presence. Responses received from Bangladeshi organizations will help USAID/Bangladesh to analyze the local capacity. USAID Questions: A. Understanding of the Challenges: Can you summarize your understanding of the gaps and challenges in the digital ecosystem of the development interventions in Bangladesh by different national and international organizations as well as donors? How do you think your organization can address the identified gaps and challenges? B. Experience in Supporting Digital Implementation: If available, please mention any similar activities/projects implemented by a Bangladeshi organization with any approximate dollar value, and complexity level. Could you provide details of the largest digital development activity/project your organization has managed, including the total budget, geographic location and duration? If available, please let us know how these projects above were designed and implemented Have you previously collaborated with international development agencies or partners, in supporting digital implementation efforts? If yes, how? Could you provide an overview of your organizational structure used to manage the project, including key positions and reporting lines? C. Technical Expertise: What technical capabilities does your organization possess in terms of digital data collection, digital payments systems, principles for digital development, cybersecurity, and data privacy? Could you provide examples of any additional digital tools and technology your organization has supported or implemented in the past? Can you highlight your organizations expertise in conducting research in the area of cybersecurity gap assessment, defining the scope of digital tools development, and identifying emerging technologies for development projects such as artificial intelligence? D. Capacity Building and Training: How does your organization approach capacity building and training to empower stakeholders and partners in leveraging digital technologies effectively? Have you developed any training programs or resources specifically tailored to enhancing digital skills and literacy?

USAID/Mali is inviting local actors to submit concepts that support USAID's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) development objectives in Mali, as outlined in Section 2. The submission deadline is August 16, 2024. USAID will prioritize concept paper responses which focus on the following sectors: Peace, Democracy and Governance; Agriculture and Economic Growth; Health; and Education and Youth. Interested parties are requested to focus mostly on the component and corresponding objectives that they have the expertise. USAID will work collaboratively with local partners to develop the technical approach, emphasizing the importance of reducing barriers to entry for new local partners. USAID/Mali intends to co-create one or more feasible and reasonable fixed-amount awards (FAAs) with local Malian entities for an award duration of 2 - 3 years, depending on the activity's objectives. Concepts will be considered for awards at a minimum of USD 250,000 and upwards.

The long-term purpose of the BEST activity is to improve learning outcomes and necessary skillsof students, particularly the most marginalized groups so that they remain in primary schoolsand effectively transition to lower secondary education. The overarching objective of BEST is tointroduce the most cost-effective education solution to improve Khmer literacy and Read-to-Learn abilities among grade 4 students.Specific objectives are:1) To revise core textbook for Khmer grade 4 and develop cost-effective and practicalliteracy packages for grade 4;2) To improve teachers competencies in teaching literacy in target primary schools; and3) To produce and disseminate evidence that supports the Ministry of Education, Youthand Sports efforts to scale-up successful practices.

U.S. Embassy Kigali and the U.S. Department of State announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to promote financially sustainable investigative journalism in Rwanda. It will promote government accountability, responsible journalism, and greater freedom of expression in Rwanda. Note: The U.S. Embassy expects to receive funding for the ARDF program before September 30, 2024. Grant awards are contingent on the receipt of funding. If the program is not approved, no grants will be awarded under this call.

USAID is exploring the design of a new Monitoring, Evaluation, Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (MECLA) activity to provide third party monitoring, evaluation, collaboration, learning, and program support services to strengthen the implementation of USAID/Afghanistans Strategic Framework and ensure development programs are on the right track to achieve their intended results. For details, please refer to the RFI document attached.

The United States Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to design and implement one (seven-day) BOLD (Balkanski Omladinski Lideri, Young Balkan Leaders) Economic Development/Entrepreneurship Workshop for Young Leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The goal of the workshop is to develop the skills of young leaders in BiH to create opportunities for economic development in their communities through developing and/or launching their own business plan or developing projects in support of entrepreneurship.Special emphasis should be placed on innovative business model design; project-based collaboration; and leveraging assets within the BOLD network to ensure project success.

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support Ukrainian arts by fostering Ukrainian American collaborations and/or presenting American content in theatrical plays, musical and dance performances, and visual arts projects, such as exhibits. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Ukraine. Program Objectives: Russias war against Ukraine targets not only its territory and people but also Ukraines very identity as a nation. Culture nurtures that identity, particularly the performing arts and visual art projects which gather Ukrainians together even during wartime. To support Ukrainian performing and visual arts in these challenging times of Russian aggression against Ukraine the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites Ukrainian registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations to apply for funding to support theatrical, music, dance or literary performances and visual arts projects that (a) present American content to Ukrainian audiences with or without American participation, (b) create new art through American-Ukrainian collaboration between organizations or individuals, or (c) establish programs supporting American mentoring for Ukrainian artists. The grant from the U.S. Embassy will cover costs associated with developing such projects and with concluding presentation or series of presentations of created works. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Projects in Film. Cultural festivals and conventions, including music and film festivals. Projects in creative industries. Programs relating to partisan political activity. Charitable events. Construction. Programs that support specific religious activities. Fund-raising campaigns. Lobbying for specific legislation or programs. Scientific research. Programs that duplicate existing programs Participants and Audiences: The project must be tailored towards Ukrainian audiences, and all project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine and incorporate a substantive U.S. component. Projects tailored towards minorities, underserved groups and IDPs are encouraged. Taking into consideration current limitations related to bringing Americans to Ukraine, the project can include virtual interaction between participants and stakeholders. For additional information, please see attached.

This is a Notice of Intent. There is no announcement related to this notice. We are not accepting applications. Subject to the availability of funds, USDOLs Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) intends to provide funding to the International Labor Organization (ILO) Authority: DLMS 2-836 G.3: The recipient has unique qualifications to perform the type of activity to be funded.