USPD Suggested Budget Template.xlsx

This file is a budget template for the American Spaces Support Funds Program, a cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Harare Public Diplomacy Section. The template is designed for organizations proposing to manage and implement public diplomacy activities at the American Corner Gweru, a jointly-operated public space located in Zimbabwe. Applicants must complete the template by entering their project title, country (Zimbabwe), total amount requested from the U.S. Embassy, total cost share contributions from other sources, and a detailed itemized cost breakdown. All budget line items exceeding $200.00 must be individually described with unit costs, quantity of units, and total costs clearly designated as either requested funds or cost-share contributions. The template calculates subtotals for requested funds, cost-share funds, and project totals.

The underlying grant opportunity supports programs with an 18-month or less performance period that advance public diplomacy objectives through interactive activities in technology access, entrepreneurship training, innovation events, sports, and cultural programming reflecting American values. Awards under the related Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants program (CFDA 19.022) typically range from $5,000 to $50,000 for individual projects, though larger awards up to $500,000 may be available. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations, institutions, and individuals, and all proposed activities must take place in Zimbabwe and serve Zimbabwean audiences while demonstrating clear connections to American experts, organizations, or institutions.