Federal Community Development Grants

The United States Department of States Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes that challenge gender equity and equality in the Caribbean economy, to build the economic resilience and skills capacity of women and adolescent girls aged 16 and older to enable them to enter the labor force and obtain economic security. The project should start in October 2024, exact start dates to be determined. It is anticipated that the award will be executed through a cooperative agreement. This project will be administered by WHAs Office of Policy Planning and Coordination (PPC). Subject to availability of funds, WHA intends to issue one award to not exceed $1,973,359 in FY 2023 Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Economic Support Funds (ESF) for a project period up to three (3) years. WHAs Caribbean United for Womens Economic Empowerment (CUWEE) project seeks proposals that demonstrate how the potential grantee will strengthen local civil society support actors engaged in advancing womens economic security in the region to help provide economic gender equity and equality in the Caribbean region. The project should include plans to first identify problematic country-specific and/or regional systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes, and then work with local civil society organizations (CSO)s to address those barriers. The CUWEE project intends to support a competition that will promote local CSOs to develop and implement pioneering solutions to overcome the local systemic barriers to economic security for women in their country/region. Additionally, the project should provide a training curriculum that builds the capacity of and strengthens the regional Caribbean network of local CSOs engaged in womens economic security.

The United States Department of States Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes that challenge gender equity and equality in the Caribbean economy, to build the economic resilience and skills capacity of women and adolescent girls aged 16 and older to enable them to enter the labor force and obtain economic security. The project should start in October 2024, exact start dates to be determined. It is anticipated that the award will be executed through a cooperative agreement. This project will be administered by WHAs Office of Policy Planning and Coordination (PPC). Subject to availability of funds, WHA intends to issue one award to not exceed $1,973,359 in FY 2023 Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Economic Support Funds (ESF) for a project period up to three (3) years. WHAs Caribbean United for Womens Economic Empowerment (CUWEE) project seeks proposals that demonstrate how the potential grantee will strengthen local civil society support actors engaged in advancing womens economic security in the region to help provide economic gender equity and equality in the Caribbean region. The project should include plans to first identify problematic country-specific and/or regional systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes, and then work with local civil society organizations (CSO)s to address those barriers. The CUWEE project intends to support a competition that will promote local CSOs to develop and implement pioneering solutions to overcome the local systemic barriers to economic security for women in their country/region. Additionally, the project should provide a training curriculum that builds the capacity of and strengthens the regional Caribbean network of local CSOs engaged in womens economic security.

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) administers an Alumni Outreach Program which aims to expand outreach to alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs. Projects must be initiated by alumni of U.S. government exchange programs. The program will provide small grants to alumni associations to support visionary initiatives with measurable goals, including those of value to local communities. Projects that encourage activism in areas such as community service and development, promoting democratic advancement across the political spectrum, and economic reform are examples of priority initiatives. These grants serve as one-time opportunities to support alumni in their efforts to launch projects that build on their participation in exchange programs. Projects should be designed to be sustainable after the performance period is over.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to announce the availability of technical assistance grants (awards) for low-income designated credit unions through the 2024 CDRLF Grant Round. The grant round opens on May 1, 2024. For more detailed information, please refer to the NOFO and the Additional information below. Please note that applications should not be submitted through grants.gov, so please be sure to review the NOFO for full application submission instructions.

The United States Department of States Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes that challenge gender equity and equality in the Caribbean economy, to build the economic resilience and skills capacity of women and adolescent girls aged 16 and older to enable them to enter the labor force and obtain economic security. The project should start in October 2024, exact start dates to be determined. It is anticipated that the award will be executed through a cooperative agreement. This project will be administered by WHAs Office of Policy Planning and Coordination (PPC). Subject to availability of funds, WHA intends to issue one award to not exceed $1,973,359 in FY 2023 Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Economic Support Funds (ESF) for a project period up to three (3) years. WHAs Caribbean United for Womens Economic Empowerment (CUWEE) project seeks proposals that demonstrate how the potential grantee will strengthen local civil society support actors engaged in advancing womens economic security in the region to help provide economic gender equity and equality in the Caribbean region. The project should include plans to first identify problematic country-specific and/or regional systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes, and then work with local civil society organizations (CSO)s to address those barriers. The CUWEE project intends to support a competition that will promote local CSOs to develop and implement pioneering solutions to overcome the local systemic barriers to economic security for women in their country/region. Additionally, the project should provide a training curriculum that builds the capacity of and strengthens the regional Caribbean network of local CSOs engaged in womens economic security.

The U.S. Embassy Luanda is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2024 Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund. The Ambassadors Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grass-roots grant assistance program that allows U.S. Ambassadors to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. The SSH philosophy is to help communities ready to help themselves.

The U.S. Embassy Luanda is pleased to announce the availability of a funding opportunity through the 2024 Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund. The Ambassadors Special Self-Help (SSH) program is a grass-roots grant assistance program that allows U.S. Ambassadors to support local requests for small community-based development projects. The purpose of the Special Self-Help Program is to support communities through modest grants that will positively impact local communities. The SSH philosophy is to help communities ready to help themselves.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION BELOW. FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS VIEW THE FULL NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY LINKED BELOW PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Abuja announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out projects through the Ambassadors Special Self-Help (ASSH) Small Grants Program. Program Objectives: ASSH is a grassroots grant assistance program that provides modest grants for small scale community development activities that improve living conditions. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Ambassador to respond directly to requests from local communities for assistance with projects that have immediate impact, and further Mission priorities. ASSH is structured to encourage communities to be self-reliant and undertake similar activities on their own in the future. The U.S. contribution will be a set amount on a one-time basis only. PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Economic diversification and creation of opportunities Projects that generate sustainable revenue and create employment opportunities in local communities benefiting these beyond individual group members. Projects should advance economic diversification at the grassroots level and promote a culture of entrepreneurship, including women-led entrepreneurship and innovation that can be replicated locally. Projects should encourage the use of locally sourced natural resources for income generation through diversified agricultural practices. Social inclusion and services Projects that aim to improve the lives of vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, the elderly and female heads of household. This includes access to basic services such as water and sanitation. Youth and child development Projects that create opportunities for youth, including employment, or enable access to and enhance early childhood and primary education. Environment and community-based natural resource management Projects that expand effective community ownership and management of natural resources, promote the conservation of natural resources, build resilience and increase the capacity to adapt to environmental changes. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: To meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration, projects must: Help improve basic economic or social conditions on a small community scale and has a long-term value. Have high impact, benefit a significant number of community members and have a high beneficiary to budget ratio. Be initiated by the community, demonstrate strong community involvement and participation. Be feasible and based on the socio-economic context of the community. Include a community contribution of 10% or more of the total cost of the project. This may be in cash or in kind, such as volunteer time and labor, food, accommodation costs, donated land, transportation costs, equipment, and materials. Aim to be completed within 6 12 months and be self-sustaining upon completion. The project plan contains pre-established long-term goals and a coherent plan to keep the project running in the future. Identify a real need, demonstrate that benefitting community can maintain and operate the project as evidenced by implementing prior successful projects. Show that applicant organization is financially responsible as evidenced by a bank account in its name. Illustrate strong coordination and communication among the applicant, local leaders, and local government representatives. Be submitted by an organized group that is motivated and a capable project manager who is a long-term resident in the community is responsible for the project. Not request U.S. contribution amount above $7,000. Have a project budget that is clear, complete, and well defined, and includes only items permanent in nature or technical assistance necessary for the completion of project. The following is not eligible for funding: Projects relating to partisan political activity, including fund raising campaigns. Personal expenses for an individual. Private businesses. Purchase and set up of surveillance equipment. Creating, continuing, or supplementing technical assistance programs. Duplication of other U.S. Government programs. Projects that would benefit, either personally or politically, to any employee of the U.S. Government, or the spouse or family member of a U.S. Government employee. Charitable or donation related activities. Projects that support specific religious or military activities, as well as those relating to police, prisons, or other law enforcement. Projects that have purely cultural emphasis. Large-scale agriculture or construction projects. Scientific research. Costs associated with the project manager. Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the applying organization. This includes vehicles and office equipment and supplies. Purchase of alcohol, medicine, school uniforms, school fees. Support for educational or other facilities used to a significant degree by U.S. employees or their dependents. Support for abortion-related facilities and services. Purchase or production of toxic or otherwise unsafe products such as herbicides, pesticides or hazardous chemicals. Salaries for applying organization staff or contractors. Purchase of food, refreshments, food parcels; medicines and other consumables Support for private nurseries, or public/government schools unless through involvement of a Parent-Teacher Association. Training costs. Travel costs. Startup or Seed capital or loans. Previously owned equipment, luxury goods, or gambling equipment. Funds to remodel or renovate an existing facility that is in disrepair because of neglect or lack of money. Projects that are partially funded by another donor or the Government of Nigeria. Funds cannot be commingled with funds from other donors, international organization, or other U.S. government programs. Other activities barred by the Foreign Assistance Act, or the ASSH program. FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS VIEW THE FULL NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY LINKED BELOW

The Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia announces an open competition for organizations/independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) that support the development of democratic institutions. The FY 2024 program has five priority areas: 1) Strengthen democratic values, including security, anti-corruption, good governance, and transparency in elections; 2) Bolster civil society, foster volunteerism or activism in local communities; 3) Addressing social division, encourage social cohesion and/or combat intolerance; 4) Cyber security, media literacy, and/or anti-disinformation efforts focused on sustainable results; and 5) Environmental and health-focused initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. cooperatives and organizations with strong ties to them in enhancing cooperative governance and development programs overseas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-construction projects aimed at restoring and protecting the Gulf Coast's natural resources, promoting tourism, and enhancing local economies affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction and property acquisition projects aimed at restoring and protecting the natural resources and ecosystems of the Gulf Coast region, particularly in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations to create programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Armenia, focusing on shared values, education, and community empowerment.

The United States Agency for International Development, Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA) is gathering information for the anticipated Resilience of Ethnic Tibetans (ResET) Activity. The purpose of this forecasted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Request for Information is to: Share the eligibility information for prospective Applicant(s). Request for feedback on the draft Activity Description. Request for feedback on cost share. Confirm interest from organizations in submitting the application. PRE-APPLICATION NOTICE Share the eligibility information for prospective Applicant(s) interested in submitting an application in response to the ResET activity Notice of Funding Opportunity. Eligibility will be restricted to Applicants who meet the requirements found in the Consolidated Appropriation Act 2023, which are: This funding opportunity is restricted to nongovernmental organizations with experience working with Tibetan communities to support activities which preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable development, education, and environmental conservation in Tibetan communities in the Tibet Autonomous Region and in other Tibetan communities in China. Organizations eligible to apply under this NOFO include, but are not necessarily limited to, U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit or for-profit non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations, foundations, colleges and universities, civic groups, faith-based and community institutions, private businesses and associations, regional organizations, philanthropic organizations, and advocacy groups. For-profit applicants should note that USAID policy prohibits the payment of fee/profit to the prime Recipient under grants and cooperative agreements. The Applicant will be required to submit evidence of such prior experience (as prime Contractor/Recipient or subcontractor/subawardee) as part of the application. For example, the contract or agreement number with a short description of the activity and donors information, the relevant project information, the organizations legal status in China, etc. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 2. Offer the opportunity for the interested organization(s) to provide feedback on the draft Activity Description as detailed in Attachment A of this document. 3. Request feedback on the appropriate cost share contribution from the Recipient of the ResET activity in accordance with ADS 303.3.10.1 Cost Share Determination and 2 CFR 200.306. Please provide answers on the following questions: Is cost share contribution appropriate for this type of activity? Why and why not? If so, what is the realistic amount of the cost share? 4. Request for response whether your organization is interested in submitting an application in response to the Notice of Funding Opportunity expected to be posted in Grants.gov in approximately December 2023 January 2024. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING RESPONSES/COMMENTS: Please send all responses to this forecasted NOFO/RFI via email to Suthicha Chussananalin, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at [email protected] with a copy to Deborah Rakowski, Regional Agreement Officer, at [email protected] by the date and time indicated above with the title RFI no. 72048624RFI00001, Resilience of Ethnic Tibetans (ResET) Activity. Responses to this forecasted NOFO/RFI are voluntary and respondents are welcome to address any or all of the items listed above as well as provide any additional relevant information. You will only receive an electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your response but will not receive individualized feedback on any suggestions. No basis for claims against the U.S. Government shall arise as a result of a response to this request for information or from the Governments use of such information. Specific questions about this RFI should be directed only to the email addresses identified above. The submitted response should include the following information: Reference Number: RFI no. 72048624RFI00001, Resilience of Ethnic Tibetans (ResET) Activity Date: Name/Position: Affiliation/Organization: Email Address: Please note that issuance of this forecasted NOFO/RFI does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the US Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of the response. Thank you for your assistance and interest in the USAID program. Sincerely, /s/ Deborah Rakowski Regional Agreement Officer Attachment A: Draft Activity Description

This funding opportunity is designed to empower local organizations in Guatemala, particularly those representing indigenous peoples, women, and youth, to address key development challenges and improve economic and social conditions in areas affected by high irregular migration.

This Notice identifies the draft criteria established for the selection of noise mitigation project(s) under the Community Noise Mitigation Program which is intended to facilitate the installation of sound insulation in covered facilities. Through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. 117-103), $75 million in funding is available with $56,250,000 allocated for funding at or near active-duty military installations and $18,750,000 allocated for funding at or near guard or reserve installations, of which $5 million shall be for funding to communities for which a nearby military installation has transitioned to a new type or model of aircraft after January 1, 2019. The recipient has five (5) years from the date of award to expend these funds. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation must obligate these funds through a counter-signed grant agreement no later than TBD.

This program provides up to $50 million in grant funding to eligible public bodies, non-profits, and Federally-recognized tribes. Grants may cover up to 75 percent of total project cost. There is no minimum or maximum award amount. Grants will be provided to eligible applicants to repair eligible essential community facilities damaged by Presidentially Declared Disasters that occurred in CY 2022 . Subject to any updates to the Presidentially Declared Disasters, the following states have been identified with areas that have been impacted by qualifying events during CY 2022: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. Applications for the CF Program Disaster Repair Grants must be submitted to the applicable USDA RD Office. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis, beginning on the publication date of this notice, until funds are exhausted. The applicable USDA RD State Office will conduct an initial review, rating, and selection of complete applications.

APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH RD APPLY AT: https://rdapply.sc.egov.usda.gov/. This posting at grants.gov is informational only. The CY 2022 Disaster Water Grants Program is designed to assist communities by awarding grant funds to qualified entities for expenses related to water infrastructure systems in designated areas that were impacted by events that occurred during CY 2022 and were recognized through Presidentially Declared Disasters. In addition to damage repairs, these grants are also intended to develop system capacity and resiliency in order to reduce or eliminate long-term risks from future events. Water infrastructure systems include drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater projects serving eligible communities. Adequate documentation must be provided to demonstrate impacts to the water infrastructure systems. Eligible applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: (a) Be either a Public Body, an organization operated on a not-for-profit basis, a tribe, or a prefabricated home organization operating an eligible community-based system. Non-tribal applicants proposing to serve tribes and tribal areas should have the support of those tribes either in the form of a Tribal Resolution and/or letter of support for the project impacting their communities. (b) Be eligible to receive and administer a Federal grant under Federal law. (c) Each applicant must: (1) Have or will obtain the legal authority necessary for owning, constructing, operating, and maintaining the facility or service to be repaired or replaced and for issuing security for the proposed grant; (2) Be responsible for operating, maintaining, and managing the facility, and providing for its continued availability and use at reasonable user rates and charges; and (3) Retain this responsibility even though the facility may be operated, maintained, or managed by a third party under contract or management agreement. (d) Demonstrate that they possess the technical, managerial, and financial capability necessary to consistently comply with pertinent Federal and State laws and requirements. (e) Have no delinquent debt to the federal government or no outstanding judgments to repay a federal debt.

U.S. Embassy Cotonou is pleased to announce an open competition for non-governmental organizations to apply for a Local Governance and Accountability Project in Borgou Department under the Prevention and Stabilization Fund (PSF). This project seeks to improve civic participation and government engagement in marginalized communities in northern Benin, fostering transparency, accountability, and collaboration by providing tools, knowledge, and resources for marginalized communities and their associated civil society groups to actively engage in local governance and the political sphere to achieve representation and receive improved service delivery. Detailed description of the grant and guidelines are below. Please read carefully to see if your project is eligible. A grant of $250,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2023-FY 2025 Economic Support Fund (ESF) resources will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support program objectives below. Priority Region: Borgou Department with special emphasis on the communes of Bembereke, Kalale, Perere, and Sinende. Additional departments and communes may be considered at a later stage. Background: In Benin, the practice of decentralization since 2013 has gradually strengthened citizen participation in local governments by bringing citizens closer to local governments. However, marginalized communities at the local level in rural communities are not always integrated into the decision-making processes in central and local governments (communes). This compromises their ability to influence policies creating the impression central authorities are not prioritizing their needs. Of particular concern are the 6,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benin displaced by violence and insecurity in northern departments. Encouraging greater participation in party politics, voting, and civic engagement equates to empowering these groups politically as majority political parties continue to exercise significant influence over the management of communes. Civil society organizations acknowledge the need to include the local public, including marginalized communities and underrepresented groups in decision-making so that local governments ensure that all citizens needs are met through the principles of good governance. Promoting greater engagement and a more inclusive and responsive political system ensure that citizens needs and aspirations are met, which prevents violent conflicts caused by social resentment. In support of the stated goal, project objectives may include, but are not limited to, the following: Objective 1: Build capacity of women, minority ethnic groups, LGBTQI+ persons, religious minorities, and in particular internally displaced persons (IDPs) to actively participate in policy dialogue, political processes, and upcoming local and national elections. Objective 2: Promote greater civic awareness, citizen engagement and ultimately a more inclusive and responsive political system that better serves the need and aspirations of targeted groups. Objective 3: Protect and promote human rights and equal protection under the law of targeted groups and other community at risk. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award. Award amount: $250,000. Type of Funding: Fiscal Years 2023- 2025 Prevention and Stabilization Fund (PSF) Anticipated start date: October 2024 Anticipated end date: September 2025 This notice is subject to availability of funding. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION To be eligible to receive the fund, the applicant must be: Benin-based non-profit/non-governmental organization and possess a Registration Certificate (Rcpiss de dclaration dassociation or Extrait du Journal Officiel) Have a bank account in the name of the organization. Have an electronic bank account before U.S. Embassy Cotonou can grant an award. Must provide electronic funds transfer information for the recipient entity (name of bank, account name, account number and type of account). This cannot be the personal bank information of any individual representative. Banque de lhabitat, BSIC, and CLCAM accounts are not accepted. Have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Please see Section (Required Registrations) for information. Must NOT be funded or being considered for funding for the same activities by other donors or the Government of Benin. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Application Package: Applications must include all the items below. Please refer to the funding opportunity number. Submission Date and Time: Applications must arrive via e-mail to [email protected] by May 17, 11:59 p.m. (WAT or GTM +1). Any applications arriving after this date will be automatically disqualified. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact U.S. Embassy Cotonou by email at [email protected]. Please refer to the funding opportunity number. For consideration, please email complete application package in English or in French to [email protected] We do not provide any pre-consultations for application-related questions that are addressed in this notice of funding opportunity. Once an application has been submitted, Department of State officials and staff both in the Department and at embassies overseas may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.

The Embassy of the United States of America in New Delhi announces an open competition to implement a project to increase Indian engagement as a regional leader with like-minded partners across the Indo-Pacific. This will be accomplished via a three -day residency in India for 15 established opinion leaders (EOLs) from the think tank space in the United States, Japan, Australia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia along with 15 counterparts from India. Please follow all instructions below.By March 2025, 15 EOL think tankers from participating countries will demonstrate a recognized attitude shift and perspective/behavior change toward the United States, make data-informed decisions as evidenced by writing at least 15 joint research papers/articles on regional cooperation and best practices in the Indo-Pacific under varied Indo-Pacific Strategy Pillars. The selected grantee will endeavor to have these papers/articles published in global journals and media including those published in participating countries to better inform stakeholders and impact policymaking focused on tackling defined challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.(Please refer to the full announcement available under 'related documents' tab)