Managua Annual Program Statement - PAS Small Grants Program
Agency: U.S. Mission to Nicaragua
Assistance Listings
- 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section - Small Grants Program award grants to U.S. and Nicaraguan individuals and non-profit and non-governmental organizations with legal status to support innovative projects focused on empowering Nicaraguans through educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. The Small Grants Program cannot fund the following activities: projects supporting primarily partisan political or religious activity;
mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times New Roman; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> international air travel unless essential to the goal of the project; humanitarian or charitable activities; for-profit, commercial or trade activities; fundraising campaigns; scientific research; institutional development per se or support of an organization; activities that duplicate existing projects; construction and infrastructure; vehicles; salaries as the main purpose of the grant; refreshments as the main element of the grant. The PAS Small Grants Program will evaluate and score proposals according to the following criteria: 1. Quality of the program. 2. Ability to achieve program objectives. 3. Project evaluation. 4. Budget and narrative justification. All awards are subject to funds availability. Recipient cost-share is encourage, but is not required. To apply, please complete all the required forms and submit them via e-mail to PASManagua@state.gov and write "Grant Application" in the subject line. Applicants can find the required forms for this funding opportunity under Related Documents and Package tabs. The application package must have: 1. Proposal form. 2. Application form for Federal Assistance (SF-424 for organizations or SF-424i for individuals). 3. Detailed budget (the budget narrative, the SF-424A form, and the SF-424B form for organizations that have not registered in SAMS.gov and have not completed their online representations and certifications since February 2, 2019). 4. For organizations, proof of online registrations in the DUNS, NCAGE, and SAM.gov systems. All organizations must update their online registrations every year. No fees are involved. 5. Key contact form and CVs. 6. The SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form. The SF-LLL form applies to U.S. organizations and citizens engage in lobby activities only. Please submit your applications in PDF, WORD, EXCEL or JPG formats. The Embassy cannot receive e-mails with zipped attachments that contain WinZip or WinRAR extensions. We do not provide any pre-consultation for application related questions that are addressed in the Annual Program Statement. Once an application has been submitted, State Department officials and staff may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants for this Annual Program Statement are: US and Nicaraguan individuals and non-profit and non-governmental organizations with legal status. All awards are subject to funds availability. Recipient cost-share is encouraged, but is not required.
Grantor contact information
Description
Public Affairs Section, Phone 505 2252 7100, ext: 7833.
PASManagua@state.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SAM_Entity_Administrator_Letter_Template3_International_No_Banking_Info.docx | SAM Entity Letter_Template 3 for Nicaraguan Organizations | May 21, 2019 10:22 PM UTC |
| SAM_Entity_Administrator_Letter_Template1_For_US_Entity.docx | SAM Entity Letter_Template 1 for US Organizations | May 21, 2019 10:21 PM UTC |
| BUDGET_NARRATIVE_guidelines.docx | Budget Narrative Guidelines | May 21, 2019 10:13 PM UTC |
| BUDGET_NARRATIVE_guidelines.docx | Budget Narrtive Guidelines | May 21, 2019 10:15 PM UTC |
| Key_Contacts__Instructions.pdf | Key Contacts - Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:05 PM UTC |
| Key_Contacts__Instructions.pdf | Key Contacts_Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:17 PM UTC |
| Proposal_Form.docx | Propoal Form | May 21, 2019 10:04 PM UTC |
| Proposal_Guidelines.docx | Proposal Guidelines | May 21, 2019 10:16 PM UTC |
| Instructions_for_Application_for_Federal_Assistance_for_Individuals.docx | Instructions for Application for Individuals | May 21, 2019 10:12 PM UTC |
| SF_424B_-_Instructions.pdf | SF-424B - Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:16 PM UTC |
| SF_LLL_-_Instructions.pdf | SF-LLL - Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:06 PM UTC |
| Instructions_for_Application_for_Federal_Assistance_for_Organizations.docx | Instructions for Applications for Organizations | May 21, 2019 10:20 PM UTC |
| SF_424A_-_Instructions.pdf | SF-424A - Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:14 PM UTC |
| SF_LLL_-_Instructions.pdf | SF-LLL_Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:18 PM UTC |
| Proposal_Guidelines.docx | Propoal Guidelines | May 21, 2019 10:04 PM UTC |
| Proposal_Form.docx | Proposal Form | May 21, 2019 10:17 PM UTC |
| SF_424A_-_Instructions.pdf | SF-424A - Instructions | May 21, 2019 10:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 30, 2019
Award
$--
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
SNU700-FY19-PAS-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Other
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
The opportunity categories will include: grants, cooperative agreements and fixed amount awards (FAA), and awards to individuals.
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Other
Category Explanation:
Strengthen democratic institutions, support good governance, advance human rights, and advance press freedom. Promote women’s empowerment and/or prevent gender based violence. Improve instruction and academic achievement in English language proficiency and/or science, technology, environment, architecture/art, and math (STEAM). Strengthen entrepreneurship and economic development, and expand access among minority communities, women, and disadvantaged communities. Create a greater understanding of the U.S policy, best practices, and culture. Engage alumni of U.S. sponsored exchange programs.
History
Version:
4
Posted date:
May 22, 2019
Archive date:
September 30, 2019
