U.S. Embassy San Jose PD Annual Program Statement

Proposals should be submitted only to: PAgrantapplications@state.gov

Purpose of Small Grants: PD San Jose invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Costa Rica through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an U.S. cultural 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.

Target Audiences in Costa Rica: Women and girls; Migrant populations; Afro-descendant populations; Indigenous communities; Youth from underserved communities; Rural and semi-rural populations outside the San Jose metropolitan area; NGOs and think tanks; National and regional media; Cultural and educational leaders; Next generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, university campus leaders)

Activities that may be funded include, but are not limited to: Public-facing programs that include U.S. subject matter experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, workshops, etc; Academic and professional lectures and seminars; Skills building and education programs that help young people learn technology-based job skills; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of our exchange programs.

COVID-19 Special Announcement to All Potential Applicants: In light of the restrictive travel and public gathering environments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy in San Jose expects interested applicants to submit proposals that include a virtual programming option. Depending upon the public health restrictions in force at the time the program takes place, applicants should have plans to execute in-person, hybrid, or virtual programming in compliance with COVID health and safety guidelines issued by the Government of Costa Rica. Please reflect these options in the budget submitted. As always, submitted budgets are subject to negotiation and approval by the Grants Officer before finalizing any grant award.

Other Eligibility Requirements:

All organizations are required to register for identification codes with DUNS, NCAGE, and SAM. (Note: This requirement does NOT apply to individuals.) The codes are free of charge. To register:

Step 1: Apply for a DUNS number and an NCAGE number (these can be completed simultaneously)

1. DUNS application: Organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System
2. (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet, if your organization does not have one already, you may obtain one by calling 1-866-705-5711 or visiting http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=81407B1F03F2BDB123DD47D19158B75F. http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform
3. NCAGE application: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx
4. Instructions for the NCAGE application process: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%20NSPA%20NCAGE.pdf
5. For help from within the U.S., call 1-888-227-2423
6. For help from outside the U.S., call 1-269-961-7766
7. Email NCAGE@dlis.dla.mil for any problems in getting an NCAGE code.

Step 2: After receiving the NCAGE Code, proceed to register in SAM by logging onto: https://www.sam.gov. SAM registration must be renewed annually.

*Important note: DUNS will be retired in April 2022. It will be replaced by UEI which will be assigned by sam.gov. UEIs are being given to organizations who register/renew this year.