Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS TBILISI FY20 06
The American Corners grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS TBILISI FY20 06) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia initiative run by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi to support programming across a network of eight American Corners in Georgia. These Corners are part of the Embassy's broader American Spaces network, established through memorandums of understanding with municipal governments and nonprofit organizations, and they are eligible to receive U.S. government support for strategic public programming.
Rather than funding individual Corner activities through a typical competitive grant process, the Embassy is looking to partner with up to three Georgian non-governmental organizations that will serve as fund managers under cooperative agreements. In practice, American Corners develop programming ideas and submit proposals to the Embassy for approval on a rolling basis. Once the Embassy approves a specific activity, the selected NGO partner processes the funding and handles the administrative requirements tied to U.S. government funds. Typical program budgets are relatively small, generally ranging from about $100 to $6,000 per activity, reflecting the intent to enable flexible, responsive programming throughout the year.
The core role of the NGO partners is financial and administrative stewardship. That includes maintaining proper bookkeeping, ensuring sound financial management, tracking the status of projects (approved, funded, and closed), and completing required U.S. government forms and documentation. Importantly, the NGO partners are not expected to monitor or evaluate the content or implementation of Corner programming on the ground, and they are not making independent or competitive funding decisions. The Embassy's Public Affairs Section retains authority over which programs are approved and funded, while the NGO ensures the funds are handled correctly and compliant with U.S. government requirements.
The Embassy anticipates making up to six awards total, in part because funding may arrive from different sources at different times, which can require separate cooperative agreements. Each agreement may run for up to 12 months. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and uses the cooperative agreement instrument, with an award ceiling listed at $100,000 and an expected six awards. The notice was created on April 22, 2020, with an original closing date of May 15, 2020, under CFDA 19.040.Apply for PAS TBILISI FY20 06
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Georgia in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Corners" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the American Corners grant opportunity?
The American Corners grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS TBILISI FY20 06) is a U.S. Department of State initiative implemented by the U.S. Mission to Georgia through the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi. It supports public programming across a network of eight American Corners in Georgia that are part of the Embassy's broader American Spaces network.
Who is running this initiative?
The initiative is run by the U.S. Mission to Georgia, U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi (specifically through the Embassy's Public Affairs Section for program approvals and funding decisions as described in the notice).
How many American Corners does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports programming across a network of eight American Corners in Georgia.
What are American Corners in this context?
American Corners are part of the Embassy's American Spaces network and are established through memorandums of understanding with municipal governments and nonprofit organizations. They are eligible to receive U.S. government support for strategic public programming.
Is this a typical competitive grant where applicants propose programming activities?
No. Rather than funding individual Corner activities through a standard competitive grant process, the Embassy seeks to partner with up to three Georgian non-governmental organizations that will act as fund managers under cooperative agreements.
Who can be selected under this opportunity?
The Embassy is looking to partner with up to three Georgian non-governmental organizations to serve as fund managers for approved American Corners activities.
What does it mean to serve as a fund manager under this opportunity?
Serving as a fund manager means the selected NGO partner processes funding for Embassy-approved activities and handles administrative and compliance requirements tied to U.S. government funds. The role is primarily financial and administrative stewardship rather than program design or on-the-ground implementation oversight.
How are individual American Corners activities approved for funding?
American Corners develop programming ideas and submit proposals to the Embassy for approval on a rolling basis. Once the Embassy approves a specific activity, the selected NGO partner processes the funding and associated administrative requirements.
Are proposals reviewed on a rolling basis or by a single deadline?
Program proposals from American Corners are submitted to the Embassy for approval on a rolling basis, according to the notice.
Who makes the final decision about which activities are funded?
The Embassy's Public Affairs Section retains authority over which programs are approved and funded. The NGO partner does not make independent or competitive funding decisions for Corner activities.
Does the NGO partner monitor or evaluate the content of American Corners programming?
No. The NGO partners are not expected to monitor or evaluate the content or implementation of Corner programming on the ground. Their responsibility is to ensure funds are handled properly and in compliance with U.S. government requirements.
What administrative and financial duties are expected from the NGO partner?
The NGO partner is expected to maintain proper bookkeeping, ensure sound financial management, track project status (approved, funded, and closed), and complete required U.S. government forms and documentation related to the use of U.S. government funds.
What is the typical budget size for an American Corners activity?
Typical program budgets are relatively small and generally range from about $100 to $6,000 per activity, reflecting the intent to support flexible, responsive programming throughout the year.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity uses the cooperative agreement instrument.
How many awards does the Embassy anticipate making?
The Embassy anticipates making up to six awards total.
Why might there be multiple awards or agreements under this opportunity?
Funding may arrive from different sources at different times, which can require separate cooperative agreements. This is one reason the Embassy anticipates up to six awards.
How long can each cooperative agreement last?
Each cooperative agreement may run for up to 12 months.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $100,000.
How is this opportunity categorized (mandatory vs. discretionary)?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 19.040.
What are the key dates mentioned in the notice?
The notice was created on April 22, 2020, and the original closing date listed is May 15, 2020.
Is the NGO partner expected to create new programming for American Corners?
The notice describes the NGO partner role as processing funds and meeting administrative and compliance requirements for Embassy-approved Corner activities. It does not describe the NGO partner as the entity that designs Corner programming; American Corners develop programming ideas and submit them to the Embassy for approval.
What is the purpose of using relatively small activity budgets?
The notice indicates these smaller budgets (generally $100 to $6,000 per activity) are intended to enable flexible, responsive programming throughout the year.
Does the NGO partner decide which Corner proposals move forward?
No. The Embassy approves specific activities, and the NGO partner processes funding after approval. The NGO partner is not making independent or competitive funding decisions.
What project status tracking is the NGO partner expected to maintain?
The NGO partner is expected to track the status of projects, including whether they are approved, funded, and closed, as part of its financial and administrative stewardship responsibilities.
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