Statement of Interest (SOI) Application.docx
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- Attached to
- American Corners Portugal Operational Funding
- Opportunity number
- PDS-PORTUGAL-FY26-01
- Issued by
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Department of State US Embassy Lisbon
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This is a Statement of Interest (SOI) Application template for the American Corners Portugal Operational Funding grant opportunity. The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of State's Mission to Portugal (U.S. Embassy Lisbon) under the ECA – American Spaces program (CFDA 19.441). This limited competition solicitation invites American Corners in Portugal to apply for FY2026 operational and programming funding. Funds will support operational needs including design and furnishings, resources and supplies, technology, internet infrastructure, mission oversight, and American Spaces Coordinator meetings. Additionally, funds will support strategic programming that positions the United States as a leader in innovation, freedom of expression, and economic power, with specific emphasis on Freedom 250 activities that educate the public on American principles and democratic values.
The grant program historically awards funds ranging from $250 to $132,378, with typical programming grants falling within the $5,000 to $25,000 range. Under the broader American Spaces program, recent awards have supported youth entrepreneurship, AI and technology innovation programs, civic engagement initiatives, and facility operations. The program operates a global network of over 700 American Spaces across 140 countries, authorized under the Fulbright-Hays Act and strategically aligned with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. Recipients must maintain federal assistance records for three years following final report submission. Eligible applicants should consult www.grants.gov for specific deadline dates, detailed application instructions, and individual award announcements related to this solicitation.
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Attachment 1: Statement of Interest Please complete this form per the instructions listed in Section D. Application Contents and Format in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. This submission must be limited to 4 pages. Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed. Applications that exceed four pages will be disqualified. Comment by Gabidullina, Razaliya I: Note to Post - adjust the page limit here as needed. Must match the NOFO.
1. Applicant Organization Information Applicant Organization
Organization Name
Organization Director Name
Title
Telephone
Mobile
Preferred method of contact
Previous U.S. Government Grants Received
Current U.S. Government Grants
2. Proposed Project Description Project Information
Project Title
Priority Theme
Project Duration
Geographic Area(s) of Activities
Target Audience
Funding Requested
3. Project Goals and Justification Problem Statement
Problem Description: What problem do you intend to address by implementing this grant?
Project Purpose: How does your program plan to address the problem listed above? What is the goal of your project?
Target Audience: Please explain why your target audience is an important population for the project to reach.
Objective(s): Which objective(s) from the NOFO will your program address? Explain what success will look like on this program.
Action Plan: Provide a brief work plan that clearly identifies each step you will take to plan and implement this project.
Expected Outcomes: What specific change(s) do you expect to occur after the end of the project as a result of the project activities?
Embassy of the United States of America
Address: [Insert Address] Phones: [Insert Phone Number] Embassy Website: [Insert Site]
4. Budget Proposal
| Budget Category and Line Items |
| Budget Narrative |
| Proposed Budget (USD) |
Amount Requested
| 1. Personnel |
| Insert a brief description of the expected personnel responsible for project implementation. |
| $ |
| 2. Fringe Benefits |
| If applicable, insert here a brief description of expected contributions for social security, employee insurance, and/or pension plans. |
| $ |
| 3. Travel |
| If applicable, insert here a brief description of planned travel activities for the project. |
| $ |
| 4. Equipment |
| If applicable, insert here a brief description of expected expenses for equipment (over $10,000 per unit). |
| $ |
| 5. Supplies |
| Insert here a brief overview of expected expenses for supplies. |
| $ |
| 6. Contractual Services |
| If applicable, insert here a brief overview of expected contractual costs. They can be consultant, trainer fees, sub-awards, etc. |
| $ |
| 7. Other Direct Costs |
| Insert here any other costs not listed above. |
| $ |
| 8. Indirect Costs |
| Include here any expected overhead costs, not directly tied to specific project activities. This can include rent, administrative costs, and/or other overhead expenses. |
| $ |
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