Associacao Franciscana De Ensino Senhor BOM Jesus

Associacao Franciscana De Ensino Senhor BOM Jesus is a Brazilian-based international non-profit educational institution registered in SAM.gov, operating as a private university with a focus on international educational programming. Located in Curitiba, Brazil, the organization is structured as an international organization and a non-profit educational institution that engages primarily with U.S. federal grant opportunities. The entity has demonstrated a consistent commitment to cross-cultural educational initiatives and public diplomacy efforts through its interactions with multiple U.S. government agencies.

The organization has received multiple federal grant awards from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, focusing on diverse programmatic objectives. These grants have centered on enhancing digital literacy, supporting cultural and educational public diplomacy programs, and advancing English language skills and cross-cultural understanding. Specific grant projects include supporting the EducationUSA Country Coordinator position, implementing programs to enhance digital literacy among vulnerable populations, and developing American Spaces program initiatives. The grants, typically awarded as project grants, aim to strengthen pro-U.S. sentiment, build safer and more prosperous societies, and promote educational and cultural exchange. The most recent grant awards range from supporting community development programs to showcasing American excellence through educational and cultural programming, with award dates spanning from September 2022 to September 2025 and completion dates extending into 2026.