Administrative & Programmatic Support, American Corner Jaffna
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDS-COL-2025-ASCJ
- Agency
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US Embassy Colombo
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $80,000 to $150,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- 19.441 ECA – American Spaces
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Colombo's Public Diplomacy Section is seeking a single grantee to provide both administrative and programmatic support for the American Corner Jaffna (ACJ) in Sri Lanka. This cooperative agreement opportunity requires the selected organization to manage personnel, maintain equipment and materials, conduct monthly cultural exchange and skills development programs, and support the overall operations of the American Space. The grantee must demonstrate strong organizational and financial management capabilities, as well as the ability to implement a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation plan. Applications must be submitted electronically by July 3, 2025.
The total available funding is $150,000, with individual awards ranging from $15,000 to $100,000 to cover a 24-30 month project period starting January 1, 2026. The grant is funded through the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040) and ECA American Spaces (CFDA 19.441) programs, and the grantee will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Embassy Colombo, which will provide the physical space for the American Corner Jaffna free of charge.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy Colombo, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for support of American Spaces in Sri Lanka.
There are two awards associated with this funding opportunity:
To support American Corner Jaffna with 1) Administrative AND 2) programmatic support. We seek a SINGLE grantee to implement BOTH awards (both will be Cooperative Agreements, meaning significant Public Diplomacy Section input and assistance). The grantee would issue any necessary sub-awards or sub-grants to support the American Space throughout the grant period.
Please note: the intended program period for BOTH of these grants will be for 24 - 30 months. Budgets submitted with this proposal should cover the first year of the program period; one budget submitted for each grant. Please see Tab 1 for the specific tasks associated with each grant.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for American Corner Jaffna (ACJ) between the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Colombo and the grant recipient will need to be signed. The MOU will outline each party's responsibilities under the partnership, to include the host institution's contribution to the ACJ. Per the MOU, the host institution provides the space/venue for ACJ free of charge. Please note: the location of the Corner is determined by the host institution.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ACJ NOFO 2025.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 3 - M&E Performance Monitoring Plan Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2 - ME Performance Monitoring Plan Instructions.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - Applicant Organizational Information Sheet.docx | DOCX document |
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