Introduction: NOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay, The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo, under the U.S. Department of State, is now accepting proposal submissions for the design, implementation, and management of programs that align with and support the Embassy’s strategic objectives.
Interested applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the full guidelines and submit their proposals by the deadline: May 18, 2025.
Last Date of Submission: 18th May 2025
Grants Range: $160,000
Goals and Objectives (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
The recipient of this award will oversee the administration of subawards that advance shared interests of the United States and Uruguay. All subawards must include a U.S. element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field to promote U.S. policy, values, and perspectives. The programs should contribute to economic growth.
Priority Areas (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
Proposals should reflect an understanding of the following priority areas:
- Economic Prosperity
- Drive economic prosperity, trade, U.S. investment, and economic growth
- Address the root causes of migration by enhancing workforce training and skill development in strategic sectors
- Advance technology development, STEM training, artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics
Democracy and Leadership (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
- Reinforce free-market principles and economic growth
- Leverage U.S. strengths through a focus on democratic values and civic participation
- Promote academic and professional excellence through exchange activities with U.S. institutions and experts
Security and Safety (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
- Strengthen local security capacity by combatting transnational criminal organizations, money laundering, and/or trafficking in persons
- Reinforce justice, transparency, accountability, and freedom of expression
- Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection
Funding Information (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
Initial Award amount $160,000
Duration (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
Length of performance period 12-18 months
Priority Region (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
- Project activities must take place or be initiated in Uruguay and be directed at Uruguayan audiences/participants. In implementing and managing the subaward program, applicants should outline how they will ensure all projects address one or more of the following strategic outcomes:
- Support U.S. economic interests and Uruguay’s efforts to: strengthen and diversify the economy in a way that addresses the root causes of migration; encourage fair trade relationships and investment in the U.S.; develop workforce skills in high-demand sectors; and reduce economic dependency on adversarial actors.
- Drive innovation, such as STEM education, advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, and cybersecurity, in collaboration with U.S. institutions to promote cutting-edge, securely sourced technology.
- Strengthen U.S.-aligned national security interests through law enforcement capacity building, cybersecurity enhancement, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
- Promote free speech, the rule of law, transparency, accountability, media independence, and the free exchange of information.
- Promote leadership development in youth (over age 16) and professionals, fostering entrepreneurship and economic resilience.
- Reflect shared democratic leadership and foster greater mutual understanding through the enhancement of the creative economy.
Eligibility Criteria (ONOFO from US Embassy Montevideo for Small Grants Program Uruguay)
Eligible Applicants
Registered U.S. and Uruguay non-profit organizations (if U.S. non-profit applicant must have 501(c)(3) status), including think tanks, civil society organizations, NGOs, cultural and/or educational associations, Uruguayan governmental entities, public and non-profit educational institutions.
This open competition is available to government bodies, non-governmental organizations.
All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier.
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