Opportunity Information: Apply for S PM070 22 GR 501
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama" (Funding Opportunity Number S-PM070-22-GR-501). The program is funded with up to USD 500,000 in FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF) and is designed to support projects in Panama over an 18 to 24 month period, with an anticipated start date of September 30, 2022. The Embassy expects to make between two and three awards under this notice, but it also reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the proposals received and to decide the final award amounts.
The core purpose of the opportunity is to promote democratic institutions, accountability, and good governance in Panama. Proposals are expected to align with Pillar II of the U.S. Root Causes Strategy (RCS), which emphasizes combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law. In practical terms, the Embassy is looking for projects that can show credible, concrete plans to improve transparency and integrity in public life, reinforce democratic systems and institutions, and strengthen how government resources are managed so that public funds and services are administered more effectively and responsibly.
Applicants can design projects that focus on one objective or combine multiple objectives, but each proposal must address at least one of the sub-objectives described in the NOFO's Section I (Project Description). The three main project aim areas are: (1) promoting transparency and anti-corruption efforts, (2) strengthening democratic institutions to improve governance and the rule of law, and (3) supporting more efficient management of government resources. At the same time, the funding comes with clear boundaries: grant funds cannot be used for law enforcement activities, for training law enforcement personnel, or for providing social services. That restriction shapes the types of activities that are appropriate, pushing applicants toward institutional strengthening, civic oversight, policy and process improvements, capacity building for non-law-enforcement actors, transparency mechanisms, and other governance-focused interventions rather than direct service delivery or policing-related work.
Eligibility is open to a set of organizational types, including U.S. nonprofit or non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, overseas-based nongovernmental organizations, public international organizations, and educational institutions (including institutions of higher education). Organizations must also meet standard U.S. government registration requirements, including having an NCAGE/CAGE code and maintaining an active registration in SAM.gov. Applications are submitted through grants.gov and must include a complete package with a cover sheet, table of contents, executive summary, project proposal, budget narrative, detailed line-item budget, and completed and signed federal forms SF-424 and SF-424A, using the required forms and templates provided with the opportunity materials.
The application deadline listed is Friday, June 17 (noted as 11:59 PM EDT / 10:59 PM Panama time in the notice). Questions or requests for clarification are directed to PanamaGrants@state.gov. The program is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and falls under CFDA 19.750.Apply for S PM070 22 GR 501
- The U.S. Mission to Panama in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-04-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-06-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity is titled "Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (NOFO/FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S-PM070-22-GR-501.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Panama City.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The program is funded with up to USD 500,000 in FY 2021 Economic Support Funds (ESF).
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making between two and three awards under this notice.
Is the Embassy required to fund proposals or make a specific number of awards?
No. The Embassy reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the proposals received, and to decide the final award amounts.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to promote democratic institutions, accountability, and good governance in Panama, with a focus on improving transparency and integrity in public life, reinforcing democratic systems and institutions, and strengthening the management of government resources so public funds and services are administered more effectively and responsibly.
Which strategic framework should proposals align with?
Proposals are expected to align with Pillar II of the U.S. Root Causes Strategy (RCS), emphasizing combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law.
What is the expected project performance period?
Projects are designed to be implemented over an 18 to 24 month period.
What is the anticipated start date for funded projects?
The anticipated start date is September 30, 2022.
Does a proposal need to address multiple objectives, or can it focus on just one?
Applicants may design projects that focus on one objective or combine multiple objectives. However, each proposal must address at least one of the sub-objectives described in Section I (Project Description) of the NOFO.
What are the main project aim areas supported by this funding?
The three main project aim areas are: (1) promoting transparency and anti-corruption efforts, (2) strengthening democratic institutions to improve governance and the rule of law, and (3) supporting more efficient management of government resources.
What types of activities are explicitly not allowed with grant funds?
Grant funds cannot be used for law enforcement activities, for training law enforcement personnel, or for providing social services.
How do the funding restrictions affect what kinds of projects are appropriate?
Because law enforcement activities, training law enforcement personnel, and social services are not allowable, proposals should stay centered on governance-focused interventions such as institutional strengthening, civic oversight, policy and process improvements, transparency mechanisms, and capacity building for non-law-enforcement actors.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to U.S. nonprofit or non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, overseas-based nongovernmental organizations, public international organizations, and educational institutions (including institutions of higher education).
Are U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations specifically eligible?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit or non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible.
Are non-U.S. (overseas-based) NGOs eligible to apply?
Yes. Overseas-based nongovernmental organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are universities and other educational institutions eligible?
Yes. Educational institutions, including institutions of higher education, are listed as eligible.
What registrations or codes are required to apply?
Organizations must meet standard U.S. government registration requirements, including having an NCAGE/CAGE code and maintaining an active registration in SAM.gov.
Where are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted through grants.gov.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline listed is Friday, June 17, at 11:59 PM EDT / 10:59 PM Panama time.
What are the required components of the application package?
The application must include a complete package with: a cover sheet, table of contents, executive summary, project proposal, budget narrative, detailed line-item budget, and completed and signed federal forms SF-424 and SF-424A, using the required forms and templates provided with the opportunity materials.
Which federal forms are required?
The required federal forms listed are SF-424 and SF-424A, completed and signed.
Do applicants need to use specific templates or forms provided with the opportunity?
Yes. The notice states that applicants must use the required forms and templates provided with the opportunity materials.
What should an applicant do if they have questions or need clarification?
Questions or requests for clarification should be directed to PanamaGrants@state.gov.
What is the funding authority for this program?
The program is issued under the authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.750.
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