Description
Program Objectives: The program is meant to celebrate and support the bilateral MOU on cultural heritage protection agreement between the United States and Algeria (2024-2029). From October 2024 to March 2026, the grant should cover all costs associated with arranging of the visa, international and local travel, lodging, per diem, honoraria and events setting of a minimum of six experts priorly approved and or selected by the US Embassy in Algiers to visit Algeria for a minimum of a two days stay during which they will perform activities such as listed below but not limited to: o Conference about cultural heritage preservation best practices o Algerian museums and cultural heritage site visits o Press conferences o Pubic and digital outreach campaign Suggested time for travel: between 18 April 2025 - 18 May 2025 as it is Algerian Cultural Heritage Month Please note that funds transfer is not possible to Algerian officials nor to Algerian institutions. Participants and Audiences: Exchange participants should include American and foreign cultural heritage experts, community leaders, museums curators, researchers and scholars in the field. The intended target audiences are: Algerian government officials, Algerian cultural heritage experts, local community leaders, and Algerian public. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: Up to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Award amounts: $50,000 Total available funding: $50,000 Type of Funding: Smith-Mundt FY2024 Public Diplomacy funding Anticipated program start date: Fall 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant or Cooperative Agreement Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: •Algerian U.S. and Foreign Institution of Higher Education •Algerian U.S. and Foreign -based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations including think tanks and civil society and Social enterprises. •Algerian and Foreign Public Entity, where permitted. • U.S. and other countries public and private educational institutions. • Individuals specialized in the field with required authorizations. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Organization are responsible to have or get all required authorizations to work in Algeria from local authorities and obtain authorization to work on the project for the execution phase. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Address to Request Application Package Application forms required below are available at https://dz.usembassy.gov/funding-opportunities_2024/ and Grnats.gov. 2. Content and Form of Application Submission Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Content of Application Please ensure: • The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity • All documents are in English • All budgets are in U.S. dollars • All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and • All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12 point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. The following documents are required: 1. Mandatory application forms • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations), Instructions or SF-424-I , Instructions • SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs), Instructions • SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs), Instructions 2. Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicant’s name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program. 3. Proposal (3 pages maximum): The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below. • Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. • Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies. • Problem Statement: Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed • Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. • Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. • Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. • Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program? • Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. • Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. Throughout the time-frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant • Future Funding or Sustainability Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. 4. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information. 5. Attachments: • 1-page CV or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program • Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner • If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, your latest NICRA should be included as a PDF file. 3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)