2023-PAS-Guatemala-Proposal-Template.docx

U.S. Embassy Guatemala Public Affairs Section Small Grants Proposal Template Instructions: 10 pages, maximum, addressing all 12 numbered sections. Delete template instructions in each section after completing.

Submit via email as attachment to: GTM-PASGrants@state.gov

1. Coversheet Name of Project

Name of organization or individual applying

For organizations: provide DUNS #

Amount of funds requested (USD)

Location of project

Timeframe (start/end of project)

Name of primary point of contact

Telephone number

Email address

Name of Legal Representative to sign documents

Amount:

Date:

Are any State Department program alumni involved in this project?

Date of Submission

2. Proposal Summary A short overview (two paragraphs, maximum) overview of the project – brief description, who will benefit, and why the support of the Embassy and specifically the Public Affairs Section (PAS) is requested. Successfully funded projects will:

· Contain an element of U.S. culture (innovation, diversity, education)

· Be visibly American in nature (include expertise from the United States or examine an aspect of U.S. history, culture, or policy)

· Reach an audience within Guatemala that is ethnically diverse and gender balanced (unless specifically targeted to one particular gender)

· Be culturally and age appropriate for the intended audience.

3. 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, if any, from the U.S. Embassy and or U.S. government agencies.

4. Problem Statement Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed to do so.

5. Program Goals and Objectives List the goals of the program in SMART format: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound (SMART).

This section should explain expected impacts. Explain how the program goals relate to priorities of the U.S. Embassy:

· Reduced irregular migration to the United States

· Improved good governance

· Expanded citizen prosperity

· Increased citizen security

· Improved export and investment opportunities for U.S. firms

6. Program Activities Participants:

· WHO will participate?

· WHO will benefit?

· HOW will participants be selected?

· How will you achieve ethnic, gender, and geographic diversity?

Location:

· WHERE will the activities take place?

Project Plan:

· WHAT will the activities be?

7. Program Methods and Design Describe how the program is expected to solve the stated problem and achieve the goals. Justify why your program design will be effective.

8. Proposed Program Schedule The proposed timeline for the program activities. Chart format preferred. Include dates, times, and locations of all planned activities and events.

9. 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?

10. Program Partners List the names and type of involvement of partner organizations and sub-awardees.

11. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Throughout the timeframe of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner and according to budget? How will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals and objectives outlined above? How will results (outputs and outcomes) be measured?

12. Sustainability and Follow-Up Plan Describe the long-term impact and any follow-up activities that will occur. Explain any future funding and sustainability.

Name of Project