Deadline: 31 December 2018

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Bogota, Colombia has announced funding availability through the Mission’s Public Affairs Small grant program to support projects proposed by Colombian non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, and cultural/educational organizations that aim to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Colombia.

The Embassy has particular interest in projects that have a strong link to the United States and promote the teaching of English, benefit underserved populations, promote student and teacher exchange between the United States and Colombia, promote entrepreneurship, promote U.S. culture in Colombia, promote the exchange of ideas between the United States and Colombia, and promote Colombia’s transition to peace.

Grant Information

Typically, grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 US dollars.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include Colombian not-for-profit organizations registered in Colombia, including non-governmental organizations, individuals, educational/cultural institutions, and governmental organizations.

Selection Process

• Each application submitted under this announcement will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the following evaluation criteria: completeness, coherence, clarity, relevance to the priority themes, the project’s link to the United States, and soundness of the project’s budget.
• The criteria are designed to assess the quality of the proposed project, and to determine the likelihood of its success.

How to Apply

Proposals should be submitted via email at the address given on the website.

For more information, please visit U.S. Embassy in Colombia.