U.S. Embassy Honduras PDS Annual Program Statement 2025 Final.pdf

Annual Program Statement (APS)

U.S. Embassy Honduras – Public Diplomacy Section 2025 Annual Program Statement

U.S. Embassy Honduras, Department of State

Opportunity number: PDS-Honduras-FY25-01

Application deadline(s): June 4, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

Contents

A. Basic Information

B. Eligibility

C. Program Description

D. Application Contents and Format

E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

F. Application Review Information

G. Award Notices

H. Post-Award Requirements and Administration

I. Other Information

U.S Department of State U.S. Embassy Honduras

Annual Program Statement

A. Basic Information

1. Overview

Funding Opportunity Title U.S. Embassy Honduras Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement

Funding Opportunity Number PDS-Honduras-FY25-01

Announcement Type Initial Announcement

Deadline for Applications June 4, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

Assistance Listing Number 19.040

Length of performance period 03 to 12 months

Number of awards anticipated 3-5 awards (dependent on amounts)

Award amounts Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $40,000.

Total available funding $100,000.00 pending funding availability

Type of Funding FY25 Public Diplomacy Funds

Anticipated program start date July 2025

The U.S. Embassy in Honduras’ Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program. This is an

Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement.

Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (“Substantial Involvement”).

Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less.

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

2. Executive Summary

Priority Region: Honduras

Executive Summary

The U.S. Embassy in Honduras’ Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Honduras through programming that promotes U.S.

interests and bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

B. Eligibility

1. Eligible Applicants

The following Honduran and U.S. organizations are eligible to apply:

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience

• Public and private educational institutions

• Not-for-profit cultural institutions

• Individuals

• Media outlets

For-profit or commercial entities and government institutions (other than educational and cultural institutions) are not eligible to apply.

2. Cost Sharing or Matching

Cost sharing is not required. However, preference will be given to proposals that include a credible and sustainable cost-sharing component.

3. Other Eligibility Requirements

All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.

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

C. Program Description

1. Goals and Objectives

The Annual Program Statement presents a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy

Section in Honduras to support small grant programs that promote regional security, combat corruption, promote transparency and democratic values, enhance economic prosperity, and celebrate U.S. excellence particularly in areas of science, technology, and innovation. The themes provided are aligned with the United States Mission Goals for Honduras.

Applicants are expected to identify their target audience, scope of work and effectively measure the results of their programs throughout the implementation period. This includes designing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan, detailing how the project's performance will be tracked over time, and outlining the approach and data collection strategies to be utilized, such as pre- and post-test surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Additionally, applicants should develop a marketing or media plan along with communication strategies to promote their initiatives.

Priority Program Areas:

• Promotion of regional security cooperation o Includes initiatives to counter illegal immigration to the United States, facilitate the return of migrants illegally in the U.S., counter violent extremism, and transnational threats.

• Anti-Corruption, Transparency, and Democracy o Projects that support anticorruption effort, for example, educating the public on the dangers of corruption and the importance of transparency.

o Projects that promote free speech, press freedom and counter propaganda by adversarial actors.

o Projects that address human rights, human trafficking, governance, the role of civil society.

o Election related projects that facilitate non-partisan democratic processes or voter education programming.

• Economic Prosperity o Business development, closing skills gaps in local communities, infrastructure, cybersecurity, resource development, and trade.

o Projects that promote English language proficiency thereby unlocking economic opportunities.

• Science, Technology, and Innovation o Advancing AI technologies for applications in education, healthcare, defense, and cybersecurity.

o Expanding access to high-quality career and technical education to equip students and workers with necessary skills.

o Projects that celebrate American culture, scientific advances, and innovation ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.

Participants and Audiences:

• Adults and/or youth (13yrs-30yrs of age)

• Business leaders and entrepreneurs

• Community leaders and influencers

• Academic and/or cultural institutions

• Journalists and/or media organizations

In addition to the requirements listed above by program area, all proposals must:

- Clearly indicate the priority program area for which the proposal is being submitted.

- Explicitly outline the size and scope of the target participants and secondary audiences/beneficiaries impacted by activities described in the proposal.

- Identify the cities/districts/localities in which activities will take place.

- Clearly delineate how elements of their program will have a multiplier effect and be sustainable beyond the life of the grant.

- Demonstrate the timeline of events covered by the proposal, as well as post-activity follow up.

- Clearly articulate the U.S. involvement or area of shared values.

- Describe other co-funders or partners, including U.S. Embassy funders outside of PDS, that are responsible for (or you are seeking their support for) any parts of the proposal submitted.

- Provide a traditional and/or social media plan for marketing program activities and outcomes.

- Identify specific outcomes to be achieved by the end of the grant period,

- Identify surveys, beneficiary interviews, focus groups, etc. that will be implemented for

Monitoring and Evaluation purposes.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

• Programs relating to partisan political activity;

• Charitable or development activities;

• Construction programs;

• Programs that support specific religious activities;

• Fund-raising campaigns;

• Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;

• Scientific research;

• Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or

• Programs that duplicate existing programs.

2. Substantial Involvement

In the case of Cooperative Agreements, a full description of Substantial Involvement will be included in the award document.

D. Application Contents and Format

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

Content of Application Please ensure:

• The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity

• All documents are in English

• All budgets are in U.S. dollars

• All pages are numbered

• All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and

• All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.

The following documents are required:

1. Mandatory application forms

• SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) or SF-424-I (Application for

Federal Assistance - individuals) at SF-424 Family | Grants.gov / SF-424 Individual Family |

Grants.gov

• SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at SF-424 Family | Grants.gov / SF-424 Individual Family | Grants.gov

SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) for Individuals only at SF-424

Individual Family | Grants.gov

2. Summary Page https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family

Cover sheet stating the applicant name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program.

3. Proposal (8 pages maximum, single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.)

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 items below.

• Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed project, including project objectives and anticipated impact.

• 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 from the U.S. Embassy 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. These should be achievable and measurable.

• Project Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.

• Project 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 Project Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities.

Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events.

• 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?

• Project Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees.

• Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants.

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 to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant?

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

4. Budget Justification Narrative

After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See section I. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.

5. Attachments

• 1-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program

• Letters of support from project 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, include your latest NICRA as a PDF file.

• Official permission letters, if required for program activities.

E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

1. Address to Request Application Package

Application forms required above are available at SF-424 Family | Grants.gov / SF-424 Individual

Family | Grants.gov

2. Department of State Contacts

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact:

TGGPASGrants@state.gov

PDS Honduras will conduct information sessions to provide clarifications and answer any questions from interested applicants via ZOOM/Google Meets, on the following dates and times:

Date time Date, time

Spanish Session English Session

Thursday, May 8, 2025 Tuesday, May 13, 2025

5:30 p.m. local time in Honduras 3:30 p.m. local time in Honduras

In order to participate in the info sessions, please register in advance by emailing TGGPASGrants@state.gov

3. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)

Required Registrations

All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique

Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov. A 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. An applicant must maintain an active registration while it has a proposal under review by the Department and must continue to keep https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-individual-family mailto:TGGPASGrants@state.gov the registration active for the entire duration of the period of performance of any Federal award that results from the NOFO.

The 2 CFR 200 requires that subrecipients obtain a UEI. Please note the UEI for subrecipients is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a subrecipient.

Note: The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from

4-8 weeks. Please begin your registration as early as possible.

• Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a UEI prior to registering in SAM.gov.

• Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI prior to registering in SAM.gov.

• Organizations based outside of the United States that do not intend to apply for U.S.

Department of Defense (DoD) awards are no longer required to have a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code to apply for non-DoD foreign assistance funding opportunities. If an applicant organization is mid-registration and wishes to remove an NCAGE code from their SAM.gov registration, the applicant should submit a help desk ticket (“incident”) with the Federal Service Desk (FSD) online at www.fsd.gov using the following language: “I do not intend to seek financial assistance from the Department of Defense. I do not wish to obtain an NCAGE code. I understand that I will need to submit my registration after this incident is resolved in order to have my registration activated.”

Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the DoD should follow the below instructions:

Step 1: Proceed to SAM.gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.gov registration process. SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually.

Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the DoD in addition to Department of State should follow the below instructions:

Step 1: Apply for an NCAGE code by following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below:

NCAGE Homepage:

https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/sc/CageList.aspx NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT):

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NCAGE Code Request Tool (nato.int)

Exemptions An exemption from the UEI and SAM.gov registration requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis. See 2 CFR 25.110 for a full list of exemptions.

Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM.gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification of their request. Approval for a SAM.gov exemption must come from the warranted Grants Officer before the application can be deemed eligible for review.

4. Submission Dates and Times

Applications may be submitted for consideration at any time before the closing date of June 4, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. No applications will be accepted after that date.

5. Funding Restrictions

i. Funding Restrictions for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)

None of the funds awarded resulting from this Notice of Funding Opportunity may be made available for subawards, direct financial support, or otherwise used to provide any payment or transfer to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).

ii. Prohibition on Funding Activities that Encourage Mass-Migration Caravans towards the

United States Southwest Border

None of the funds awarded under this grant may be made available to encourage, mobilize, publicize, or manage mass-migration caravans towards the United States southwest border. Funds may not be made available for legal counseling on the United

States asylum process; and/or for referrals to legal representation in the United States.

Funds may only be used for cash cards for use in the country in which they are provided or to facilitate assisted voluntary returns and other purposes that do not encourage, mobilize, publicize, or manage mass migration caravans towards the United States southwest border. The provision of humanitarian assistance is permitted.

iii. Certification Regarding Compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws

None of the funds awarded under this agreement may be used for any initiatives or programs, or any activities that do not comply with Executive Order 14173 titled Ending

Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/Codification/CageTool/home https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25/subpart-A/section-25.110

By signing the SF-424 or SF-424I Application for Federal Assistance, the Applicant certifies the following:

1) Its compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decisions for purposes of section

3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and;

2) It does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

6. OTHER INFORMATION

Organizations that have their proposals for funding recommended for funding by the Embassy Honduras grants review panel will be asked to submit safety protocol and procedures for addressing formal complaints of harassment, sexual assault, misconduct, and retaliation during the life cycle of any Federal Assistance Award made under this notice. This plan must include addressing complaints against both project implementing staff and beneficiaries as well as how the plan will be presented to beneficiaries.

7. Other Submission Requirements

All application materials must be submitted by email to TGGPASGrants@state.gov and must include the Funding Opportunity Number (PDS-Honduras-FY25-01) in the email’s subject line.

F. Application Review Information

1. Review Criteria

Each application will be evaluated and rated based on the evaluation criteria outlined below.

The criteria listed are closely related and are considered as a whole in judging the overall quality of an application. Reasons for non-selection and any rankings of projects by the review panel will not be shared.

• Embassy priorities (20 points): Applicant has clearly described how stated project goals are related to and support U.S. Embassy Honduras’ priorities, outlined in section C of this document.

• Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives (15 points): Goals and objectives are clearly stated and program approach is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results.

• Organizational capacity and record on previous grants (15 points): The organization has demonstrated expertise in its stated field and PDS Honduras is confident of its ability to undertake the program. This includes a financial management system and a bank account.

• Quality and Feasibility of the Program Idea (15 points): The program idea is well developed, with detail about the program activities proposed and how they will be carried out. The proposal includes a reasonable implementation timeline.

• Budget (15 points): The budget justification is detailed. Costs are reasonable in relation to the proposed activities and anticipated results. The budget is realistic, accounting for all necessary expenses to achieve proposed activities.

• Monitoring and Evaluation plan (10 points): Applicant demonstrates ability to measure program success against key indicators and provide milestones to indicate progress toward goals outlined in the proposal. The program includes output and outcome indicators and shows how and when those will be measured.

• Sustainability (10 points): Program activities will continue to have positive impact after the end of the program. Applicant addresses potential sustainability of the program once U.S. Embassy funding has ended.

2. Review and Selection Process

An Embassy grants review committee will evaluate all eligible applications.

Risk Review

i. Risk factors

Under the merit review as required by 2 CFR § 200.206, prior to making a Federal Award the

Department will review and consider the following risk factors:

a. Financial stability

b. Management systems and standards

c. History of performance

d. Audit reports and findings

e. Ability to effectively implement requirements

G. Award Notices

The award or cooperative agreement will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer. The 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 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.

Unsuccessful applicants: Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through the TGGPASGrants@state.gov email.

Payment Method: Payments will be made through an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon receipt of the SF270 (Request for Advance of Reimbursement), available at Grants.gov. Once the SF270 is received, the Embassy’s Financial Office begins the transfer process and funds are disbursed within the next two to three weeks. Timeframe is subject to change.

H. Post-Award Requirements and Administration

1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Before submitting an application, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply.

These include:

In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget’s guidance located at 2 CFR part 200, all applicable Federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance, the Department of State will review and consider applications for funding, as applicable to specific programs, pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity in accordance with the following: NOTE:

• Guidance for Grants and Agreements in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR), as updated in the Federal Register’s 89 FR 30046 on April 22, 2024, particularly on:

o Selecting recipients most likely to be successful in delivering results based on the program objectives through an impartial process of evaluating Federal award applications (2 CFR part 200.205), o Promoting the freedom of speech and religious liberty in alignment with Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty (E.O. 13798) and Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities (E.O.

13864) (§§ 200.300, 200.303, 200.339, and 200.341), o Providing a preference, to the extent permitted by law, to maximize use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States (2 CFR part 200.322), and https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.200&rgn=div5 o Terminating agreements pursuant to the U.S. Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions, including, to the greatest extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities (2 CFR part 200.340).

• 2 CFR 25 - UNIVERSAL IDENTIFIER AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

• 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. Reporting

Reporting Requirements: Recipients will be required to submit financial reports and program reports. The award document will specify what reports are required and how often these reports must be submitted.

Foreign Assistance Data Review: As required by Congress, the Department of State must make progress in its efforts to improve tracking and reporting of foreign assistance data through the Foreign Assistance Data Review (FADR). The FADR requires tracking of foreign assistance activity data from budgeting, planning, and allocation through obligation and disbursement. Successful applicants will be required to report and draw down federal funding based on the appropriate FADR Data Elements, indicated within their award documentation. In cases of more than one FADR Data Element, typically program or sector and/or regions or country, the successful applicant will be required to maintain separate accounting records.

I. Other Information

Guidelines for Budget Justification https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.25&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.170&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.175&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.182&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.182&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&node=pt2.1.183&rgn=div5 https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=81a5f41de81c46a9844617d93a9db081&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2chapterVI.tpl https://www.state.gov/federal-assistance-policies-appeals/ https://www.state.gov/federal-assistance-policies-appeals/

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, 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 (or a life longer than the duration of the program), and costs at least $10,000 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 $10,000 per unit, 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.

Other Direct Costs: Describe other costs directly associated with the program, which do not fit in the other categories. For example, shipping costs for materials and equipment or applicable taxes. All “Other” or “Miscellaneous” expenses must be itemized and explained.

Indirect Costs: These are costs that cannot be linked directly to the program activities, such as overhead costs needed to help keep the organization operating. If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA. Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 15% of Modified Total Direct Costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.1.

“Cost Sharing” refers to contributions from the organization or other entities other than the U.S.

Embassy. It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues.

Alcoholic Beverages: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.

Thank you for your interest in the U.S. Embassy in Honduras’ Public Diplomacy Section’s Small Grants Program.