SRP PD FY-2022 Statement of Interest NOFO_Final.docx

SRP Public Diplomacy FY-2022 SOI NOFO

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Press and Public Diplomacy / Syria Regional Platform (SRP) Statement of Interest Notice of Funding Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Title: SRP Statement of Interest NOFO Funding Opportunity Number: SRP-SSY-FY2022 Opportunity Package ID:

Deadline for SOI Concept Notes (Round 1): May 30, 2022 (05/30/2022) Funding Instrument Type: Grant or Cooperative Agreement Assistance Listing Number: 19.021 – Investing in People in the Middle East and North Africa Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $1,000,000.00 Maximum for Each Award (2): $500,000.00

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Office of Press and Public Diplomacy (NEA/PPD), in cooperation with the Syria Regional Platform Public Diplomacy (SRP PD) office of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce this preliminary round (one of two) for organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to carry out a public diplomacy program (or programs) to advance U.S. foreign policy goals and objectives for Syria. This SOI Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines NEA/PPD’s and SRP PD’s funding priorities, strategic and thematic areas of focus, and procedures to submit applications for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. In the initial round, applicants must submit a concise five (5) page maximum statement of interest that clearly communicates the program’s key ideas and objectives. The SOI is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal. Following a merit review of SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal. SRP’s grants review committee will evaluate the full proposals to reach decisions regarding funding.

Priority Region: Non-regime held areas of northeast Syria

Program Objectives: NEA/PPD and SRP PD invite proposals from eligible applicants as defined in Section C. below to design and implement public diplomacy programs that support U.S. policy goals and objectives in northeast Syria. See “Priority Program Areas” below for descriptions of the types of programmatic activities NEA/PPD and SRP PD have identified as complementary from a public diplomacy standpoint to the advancement of U.S. policy objectives. Public diplomacy programs are required to have a U.S. element and to promote understanding of the United States. Please see the note regarding the U.S. Congressional legislation that serves as the basis for public diplomacy funding under Section B. Federal Award Information. Prospective applicants should review this carefully to ensure their proposal(s) are aligned with the intent of this legislation.

U.S. Policy Goals and Objectives for Syria

· Expanding Humanitarian Access: Support the removal of barriers to aid delivery to address humanitarian needs across Syria

· Accountability and Justice: Support efforts to hold the Assad regime accountable for its gross violations of human rights and international norms

· Political Process: Laying the foundation for, and generating momentum towards, a political solution to the Syrian crisis consistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2254

· The Enduring Defeat of al-Qa’ida and ISIS: Preserving the U.S. military presence and partnership with the Syrian Democratic Forces to maintain pressure on ISIS and al-Qa’ida

· Supporting Ceasefires: Supporting international and/or local agreements to reduce levels of violence Public diplomacy program proposals should be designed to support one or more of the policy goals and objectives described above. NEA/PPD and SRP PD will prioritize projects that build mutual understanding among affected communities, support moderate voices, and foster a positive sense of identity, cultural pride, and community empowerment.

Building the capacity of local partners and community organizations is a key tenet of NEA/PPD and SRP PD funded programs. Hence, in cases where international or U.S.-based applicants plan to partner with local Syrian partners, the proposed intervention should assist these local partners to build their capacity. Such partnership can take the form of the local organization(s) assisting in beneficiary selection, design and implementation of activities, and evaluation of program impact and effectiveness; prospective local partners should be identified in the SOI.

NEA/PPD and SRP PD require applicants be in good legal standing and have all the necessary approvals with appropriate government authorities to implement the project. Award recipients will be required to maintain such legal standing throughout the lifespan of the award, including for any sub-grant and/or sub-contract made under its auspices.

Priority Program Areas (include, but are not limited to):

· Strengthening youth community engagement: Strong civic engagement is an essential ingredient in fostering an engaged citizenry, social cohesion, democratic norms and values, and rendering societies more resistant to pernicious forces. Consistent with the intent of public diplomacy legislation, projects in this category might engage a community or communities in a shared endeavor via sports, the fine or performing arts, etc.

· Peacebuilding and reconciliation: The philosopher Spinoza wrote (1670), “Peace is not an absence of war, it is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition for benevolence, confidence, justice.” Projects in this category would include those which promote dialogue and tailored conflict mitigation approaches in susceptible communities.

· Education: Despite significant U.S. government and other donors’ investment in this sector, substantial deficits in Syrian children’s and youth’s access to education remain. Programs should be designed to address some of these deficits and/or offer educational activities not currently available. Illustrative examples include programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM); in-service training for educators to increase their capacity for effective curricular delivery; sports, recreational, and/or extra-curricular program for girls in particular; or assisting young adult drop-outs with transitioning to employment.

· Media: Strengthening the media sector and/or enhancing journalistic skills to develop the professional capacity of practitioners in this field, with the added benefit of enabling them to combat rampant disinformation in the Syrian context.

· Promote inclusive economic growth and socio-economic development: According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses (defined as less than 500 employees with an average of 10) account for two-thirds of net new job growth and 44% of U.S. economic activity. Projects in this category would focus on sharing U.S. expertise and practices for starting and/or growing a small business enterprise, with the goal of increasing value for the business owner and the firm’s employees alike.

· Countering Designated Terrorist Organizations (DTO): Expanding government, civil society, private sector, community, and individual capacity and partnerships to detect and reduce vulnerabilities; leveraging relations with partner governments to engage, and include vulnerable populations and mitigate policies, practices, and specific factors shown to drive terrorist radicalization, recruitment, and mobilization; and building and institutionalizing CVE-specific prevention architecture. Respected community leaders, women, youth, religious figures, social workers, and educators are key prevention actors; programs building their CVE capacities are critical. Engagement with, and training for, security actors is particularly critical to prevention.

Funding Limitations and Restrictions:

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

· Programs run by for-profit organizations

· Programs related to partisan political activity

· Construction programs

· Programs that support specific religions or related activities

· Fund-raising campaigns

· Lobbying for specific legislation or programs

· Programs that provide humanitarian or stabilization assistance, including SRP or U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs

Domestic and foreign organizations that expend $750,000 or more in a fiscal year in federal assistance must perform an independent, recipient-contracted Single Audit or Program Specific Audit. (Program-specific Audit means an audit of one Federal award program. Single Audit means an audit which includes both the entity’s financial statements and the Federal Awards to be conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). The audits must be independently and professionally executed in accordance with GAGAS either prescribed by a government’s Supreme Audit Institution with auditing standards approved by the Comptroller General of the United States, or by the host country’s public accountants or associations of public accountants, together with generally accepted international auditing standards. More information can be found at https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/693136.pdf .

For sub-non-Federal entities expending $750,000 or more in Department of State (DOS) award funding during their fiscal year, DOS standard audit provisions require that prime non-federal entities certify that audits of sub-non-federal entities are performed annually and according to the standards described above. The cost of audits required under this policy may be charged either as an allowable direct cost to the award or included in the organizations established indirect costs in the award’s detailed budget.

Note: These accounting and audit condition will only come into play for successful applicants.

Compliance with Applicable Federal Funding Regulations and DOS Terms and Conditions:

Payment of funds awarded under this Notice of Funding Opportunity will not be disbursed until the DOS has been assured that the recipient’s financial management system will provide effective control over and accountability for all federal funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR 600 as applicable. Awards issued under this NOFO are subject to the Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions (https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/U.S.-Department-of-State-Standard-Terms-and-Conditions-10-01-2019508.pdf).

Given the challenges of conducting program activities in Syria, it may be necessary to include specific conditions in the award agreement based upon the nature of activities proposed. If such conditions are required, they make take the form of, but not be limited to, the following:

• The vetting of organizations, entities, and/or individuals seeking U.S. government funding from the State Department through grants or other funding instrument via the Department’s “Risk Analysis Management” (RAM) office. RAM vetting requires the collection of personally identifiable information (PII) on U.S. citizen and/or foreign national key personnel such as name, date, place of birth, gender, citizenship, government issued identification numbers, and contact information. The necessity of RAM vetting is determined by the overall risk involved in the proposed project.

• Review and approval by the Grants Officer (GO) of any Memorandum of Understanding, subcontract(s) or subgrantee agreement(s) prior to their signing.

• Prior approval by the GO in coordination with the Grants Officer Representative (GOR) for any major changes in project activities, scope, time frame, budget, project personnel and travel.

• Careful monitoring of award activities to detect potential politically or programmatically sensitive implementation issues. The Recipient is expected to coordinate with the Grants and Program staff to facilitate oversight of program implementation beyond regularly scheduled reporting, e.g. periodic calls and/or field visits virtual or otherwise.

Participants and Audiences: Syrian citizens in non-regime held areas of northeast Syria, with a particular emphasis on at-risk youth.

NEA/PPD and SRP PD require all programmatic activities to fully address gender considerations, ensuring men, women, boys and girls benefit from support where applicable, negative impacts are addressed or avoided, existing gaps between men and women based on cultural or other norms are minimized or closed, and gender awareness is a built-in component of project activities. If a given applicant reaches the second round involving submission of complete proposals, the applicant shall identify through a gender analysis in the project narrative existing gender gaps and how the proposed activities will address those gaps while enhancing the project’s overall goals and objectives.

B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION

Number of awards anticipated: Two (2) awards Award amount: $500,000 each Total available funding: $1,000,000.00 (based on availability of funds) Type of Funding: FY-2022 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2022 (10-01-2022)

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Funding Instrument Type: Grant or Cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation.

Program Performance Period: Applicants should be able to complete proposed programs in twenty-four to thirty-six (24-36) months.

Note: The U.S. Informational and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, popularly known as “Smith-Mundt,” is the legislative authority for this funding designed to support the public diplomacy activities of U.S. diplomatic missions globally. The U.S. Congress passed this Act with two main objectives: (1) to promote a better understanding of the United States in countries around the world; and (2) to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION

1. Eligible Applicants

The following organizations are eligible to apply:

· U.S. and/or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations

· U.S. and/or foreign public and private educational institutions

· U.S. and/or foreign public international organizations and governmental institutions

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

Cost sharing is not a mandatory condition of awards under this NOFO. If an applicant decides to cost-share, there is no minimum or maximum percentage required. However, NEA/PPD and START PD encourage applicants to provide cost sharing or in-kind funding in support of its programs.

When cost sharing is offered, it is understood and agreed that the applicant must provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in its proposal and later included in an approved agreement. Cost sharing may be in the form of allowable direct or indirect costs. For accountability, the Recipient must maintain written records to support all costs which are claimed as the Recipient’s contribution, as well as costs to be paid by the federal government. Such records are subject to audit.

The basis for determining the value of cash and in-kind contributions must be in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR Pars 200 and 600 entitled the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. In the event the Recipient does not provide the amount of cost sharing as stipulated in the approved budget, NEA/PPD and START PD’s contribution will be reduced in like proportion.

3. Other Eligibility Requirements

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.

For more information go to the SAM.gov Federal Service Desk Knowledge Base at https://sam.gov/content/help

Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted, all proposals from that organization will be considered ineligible for funding.

D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

1. Application Package

For the initial SOI round, interested applicants are not required to submit a complete application as described in the following. Applicants whose SOI submissions are approved by the review committee during round one will be invited to develop and to submit complete proposals for review by the committee in round two. Additional instructions as to the form and content requirements for the second round will be provided to those applicants invited to submit, with the majority of the procedural information already contained in this NOFO for reference.

2. Content and Form of Statement of Interest Submission

Please follow all instructions below carefully. SOIs that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.

A SOI must be in English and include the following:

· A brief project description summarizing goals, objectives, outcomes, beneficiaries, and proposed timeline that addresses U.S. policy goals for Syria as described in Section A. above.

· A clear statement of the applicant’s organizational capacity to carry out the proposed activity and to manage U.S. government funds.

· The anticipated total budget amount (in U.S. dollars) divided into major line items only. Note: A budget narrative justification is not required for this initial SOI stage.

· Note: The maximum length of the SOI, including all above elements, should not exceed five single spaced pages using 12 point Times New Roman font.

3. Submission Dates and Times

SOIs are due no later than 5:00 p.m. local Turkish time [GMT/UTC + 3 hours] on May 30, 2022 (05/30/2022). There is no grace period, and any SOI not received by this deadline will be deemed ineligible and will not advance for review. Applications may be submitted electronically by email to start_pas@state.gov

4. Funding Restrictions: Any such applicable restrictions will be outlined at the full application stage (round two) for applicants who advance to it.

5. Other Submission Requirements

Operating in Syria presents unique challenges due to the multiple state and non-state actors present in this environment. Hence, please briefly address the following items in your SOI.

· Who is the beneficiary population of the program and what is the risk that this population could include individuals with ties to a U.S. designated terrorist organization (DTO)?

· Does the nature of the program create a risk of reputational benefit for any DTOs? Note: Reputational benefit refers to a situation where a DTO benefits because other perceive the DTO has improved their lives as a side effect of the program’s activities.

· What is the risk of diversion of program funding such that a given DTO might inadvertently or otherwise benefit from these funds?

E. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

1. Criteria

Each SOI will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the following criteria.

Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea (50 points): The program idea is well developed, with explicit yet concise details about how program activities will be carried out. The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline that accounts for potential obstacles.

Organizational Capacity (15 points): The SOI should demonstrate the organization’s expertise and previous experience in administering programs in the program areas identified above. If a local partner is identified, the SOI should briefly describe the partner’s role and experience. The organization possesses the internal controls to manage federal funds.

Budget (15 points): Budget costs are reasonable and justified in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results. It is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities. Note: A budget narrative is not required in the initial SOI stage.

Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives (20 points): Goals and objectives are clearly stated and program approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed outcomes.

2. Review and Selection Process

A Grants Review Committee will evaluate all eligible SOIs, as well as subsequent full applications. All eligible SOIs will be reviewed against the criteria listed above. For a balanced review all panelists will review the SOI up to the required page limit and no further. The review panel may provide conditions and/or recommendations on SOIs advancing to the second round to enhance the proposed program. Conditions must be addressed, and recommendations should be addressed in the full proposal.

Following the review, any successful SOI applicants will be contacted and instructed to submit full applications. A full application will include:

A. Mandatory Application forms

· SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations)

· SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs)

· SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs). Note: The SF-424B is only required for organizations not registered in SAM.gov

Note: All of the above referenced forms are available at http://www.grants.gov under the “Forms” tab.

B. 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.

C. Proposal (15 pages maximum excluding any mandatory forms and/or attachments as described in the following): 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 following items.

· Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact.

· Introduction to the applicant organization: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from a U.S. Embassy/Consulate 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. All program goals and objectives as well as the overall project design should adhere to the SMART model:

•Specific - What are the specific objectives of the program activities and how will those objectives achieve the intended program impact?

•Measurable - What are the quantifiable results that determine achievement of each objective?

•Achievable - Can the program meet the objectives within time and/or resource constraints?

•Relevant - How will success of the objectives contribute to the program's overarching goal?

•Time-Bound - Is there a clear schedule as to when key program milestones as well as the project’s end goal(s) are achieved?

· 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 schedule or timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. This can take the form of a chart outlining expected completion of milestone activities or events by quarter (3-month intervals).

· Key personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. The budget should indicate what proportion of their time will be used to support the program.

· Program partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partners and sub-awardees (if any).

· Monitoring and Evaluation plan: 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? The plan should clearly describe indicators for key activities and how these are linked to the proposed project’s outputs and outcomes.

· Sustainability plan: Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.

· Budget justification narrative: For applicants who advance to the second round and submit the SF-424A Budget form, provide a separate budget narrative to account for proposed expenses in detail. See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.

Attachments:

· Applicant’s organizational chart

· 1-page CV or resume of key personnel 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.

· Official permission letters from governmental or other authorities if required for program activities

· Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) proof of registration

3. Required Registrations:

All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. All are free of charge:

· www.SAM.gov registration which will generate a UEI

· NCAGE/CAGE code

Any applicant with an exclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.”

The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. SAM.gov is the Federal government's primary database for complying with FFATA reporting requirements. OMB designated SAM.gov as the central repository to facilitate applicant and recipient use of a single public website that consolidates data on all federal financial assistance. Under the law, it is mandatory to register in SAM.gov.

Starting April 2022, the UEI will be assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov at www.SAM.gov. To access SAM.gov an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. Organizations can create an account at https://login.gov/. As a reminder, organizations need to renew their SAM.gov registration annually.

US-based organizations: A CAGE code will be automatically assigned when U.S. organizations register in www.sam.gov. CAGE must be renewed every 5 years. Site for CAGE: https://cage.dla.mil/Home/UsageAgree. Grantees may be asked for more information to finalize and must comply.

Foreign-based organizations: Must apply for a NCAGE code before registering in SAM.gov. Go to: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/CageTool/home to apply for a NCAGE code. NCAGE codes must be renewed every 5 years.

It is in the organization’s best interest to check if their CAGE/or NCAGE codes are active. Organizations are required to register/or renew their CAGE or NCAGE codes prior to registering or renewing www.sam.gov . Both registration and renewals for both CAGE and NCAGE can take up to 10 days. Organization’s legal address in NCAGE/CAGE must mirror www. sam.gov.

www.sam.gov requires all entities to renew their registration once a year in order to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active registration in SAM.gov.

If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Those entities can register for a UEI only at SAM.gov.

If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations, the latter are free of charge.

Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required.

If a SOI is accepted for a full proposal, the organization must obtain a UEI and have an active SAM.gov registration before submitting its full proposal. Therefore, we recommend starting the process of obtaining a SAM.gov registration as soon as possible. The process can take several weeks. Please note there is no cost associated with UEI or SAM.gov registration.

F. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION

1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Terms and Conditions: Before submitting the SOI, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply if a full proposal is requested and awarded, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include:

· 2 CFR 170 - REPORTING SUBAWARD AND EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION

· 2 CFR 175 - AWARD TERM FOR TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

· 2 CFR 182 - GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)

· 2 CFR 183 - NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY

· 2 CFR 600 – DEPARTMENT OF STATE REQUIREMENTS

· U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2. Federal Award Notices

The grant or cooperative agreement award will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the SRP Grants Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document, i.e. beginning of the period of performance, signed by the Grants Officer.

If a proposal is selected for funding, the Department of State has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Department of State.

Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.

3. Reporting

Requirements: Recipients will be required to submit periodic program and financial reports. The frequency of reporting will depend upon the amount of the award and the duration of the period of performance, with three month (quarterly) intervals common.

G. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS

If you have any questions about the SOI application process, please contact the SRP Grants Officer or Grants Officer Representative at: start_pas@state.gov

Note: SRP PD does not provide any pre-consultation for application related questions that are addressed in the NOFO. Once an application has been submitted, State Department officials and staff — both in the Department and at embassies overseas — may not discuss this competition with applicants until the entire proposal review process is completed.

H. OTHER INFORMATION

Guidelines for Budget Narrative

Personnel and Fringe Benefits: Describe the wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the applicant on the program using award funds, and the percentage of their time that will be spent on the program.

Travel: Estimate the costs of travel and per diem for this program, for program staff, consultants or speakers, and participants/beneficiaries. If the program involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel.

Equipment: Describe any machinery, furniture, or other personal property that is required for the program, which has a useful life of more than one year and costs at least $5,000 per unit.

Supplies: List and describe all the items and materials, including any computer devices, that are needed for the program. If an item costs more than $5,000 per unit and has a useful life of more than one year, then put it in the budget under Equipment.

Contractual: Describe goods and services that the applicant plans to acquire through a contract with a vendor. Also describe any sub-awards to non-profit partners that will help carry out the program activities.