{"id":1004561,"date":"2026-06-04T09:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1004561\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T09:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:30:19","slug":"nofo-y-ai-leveraging-the-u-s-tech-stack-for-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1004561\/","title":{"rendered":"NOFO: Y-AI:\u00a0 Leveraging the U.S. Tech Stack for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12870 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/flag-and-dos-seal-300x149.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"149\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Notice\u00a0of\u00a0Funding\u00a0Opportunity (NOFO)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>U.S. Mission to ASEAN,\u00a0Department of State\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Opportunity\u00a0number:\u00a0\u00a0OFOP0002648\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Application deadline:\u00a0\u00a0July\u00a05, 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>A. Basic Information<\/b>\u00a0<br \/>\n<b>1. Overview<\/b><br \/>\n&#13;&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Funding Opportunity Title<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">Y-AI:\u00a0 Leveraging the U.S. Tech Stack for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Funding Opportunity Number<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">OFOP0002648\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Announcement Type<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">Notice of Funding Opportunity\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Deadline for Applications<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">July\u00a05, 2026, at 23:59 (GMT+7).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"5\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Assistance\u00a0Listing Number<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">19.022\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"6\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Length of performance period<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">September\u00a02026-2027\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"7\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Number of awards anticipated<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">1\u00a0award\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"8\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Award amounts<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">Up\u00a0to\u00a0$250,000\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"9\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Total available funding<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">Pending availability of funds\u00a0\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"10\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Type of Funding<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">FY26 Fulbright-Hays Act\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"11\">&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b>Anticipated\u00a0project\u00a0start date<\/b>\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">September 2026\u00a0<\/td>\n<p>&#13;<\/tr>\n<p>&#13;&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Funding Instrument Type:<\/b>\u00a0 Grant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Project\u00a0Performance Period<\/b>:\u00a0\u00a0Applicant\u00a0should complete proposed\u00a0projects\u00a0in\u00a018\u00a0months\u00a0or less.<b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>This notice is subject to availability of\u00a0funds.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Executive Summary<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As the United States celebrates\u00a0its\u00a0250th anniversary, the U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN)\u00a0announces\u00a0an open competition to implement the\u00a0<b>\u201cY-AI:\u00a0 Leveraging the U.S. Tech Stack for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific\u201d<\/b>\u00a0workshop\u00a0in\u00a0Southeast Asia\u00a0in February 2027.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0workshop\u00a0will equip\u00a0up to\u00a080\u00a0exchange\u00a0alumni leaders from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs\u2019\u00a0Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI)\u00a0program\u00a0with the knowledge, skills, and tools to implement\u00a0and promote\u00a0the U.S. AI and tech stack in their public and private policy work.\u00a0\u00a0Participants will build capacity to\u00a01)\u00a0advocate with their governments for\u00a0common sense AI\u00a0policies and regulations that align with U.S. technical regulatory perspectives and\u00a02)\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0within\u00a0their social and business networks how the U.S. tech stack, more than any other\u00a0option,\u00a0maximizes their\u00a0freedom and prosperity.\u00a0\u00a0The workshop may be conducted in any major Southeast Asian city.\u00a0\u00a0Competitive proposals should\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0cost-effectiveness by maximizing programmatic value, impact, and participant outcomes\u00a0relative\u00a0to the proposed budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Proposals must meet all program eligibility requirements below.\u00a0\u00a0Applicants should\u00a0submit\u00a0proposals to USASEANOutreach@state.gov no later than\u00a0<b>July\u00a05,<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>2026, at 23:59 (GMT+7).<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>About YSEALI<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>YSEALI strengthens\u00a0leadership development and networking\u00a0for young professionals\u00a0in Southeast Asia.\u00a0\u00a0YSEALI builds\u00a0leadership\u00a0and\u00a0strengthens\u00a0ties between the United States and Southeast Asia\u00a0through\u00a0educational and\u00a0professional\u00a0exchanges, regional\u00a0workshops, and\u00a0small grant\u00a0funding.\u00a0\u00a0The YSEALI\u00a0alumni\u00a0network\u00a0consists of young professionals age 18-35 years old from Brunei,\u00a0Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste,\u00a0and Vietnam.\u00a0\u00a0For more information about YSEALI, visit:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fyseali.state.gov.mcas-gov.ms%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">yseali.state.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>B. Eligibility<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Eligible Applicants<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The following organizations are eligible to apply:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society\/non-governmental organizations<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Public and private educational institutions<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Individuals<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Public\u00a0international\u00a0organizations\u00a0and\u00a0governmental\u00a0institutions\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p><b>2. Cost Sharing or Matching<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We encourage all proposals to include some form of cost\u00a0sharing.\u00a0\u00a0Cost\u00a0sharing may include in-kind support (services, labor\/volunteers, supplies\/equipment), a business contributing food, an organization offering a venue at a discount or free of charge, an\u00a0organization\u00a0sponsoring an activity, an expert donating time to\u00a0facilitate\u00a0a seminar, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Other Eligibility Requirements<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov.\u00a0\u00a0Please see Section\u00a0E.3 for more information.\u00a0\u00a0<strong>This requirement does not apply to individuals.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applicants can only\u00a0submit\u00a0one proposal per organization.\u00a0\u00a0If applicants\u00a0submit\u00a0more than one proposal from the same institution, all proposals from that institution will be ineligible for funding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>C. Program Description<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Goals and Objectives<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Build a network of influential young leaders across\u00a0Indo-Pacific\u00a0and equip them to champion U.S. technology\u00a0stacks\u00a0and AI governance approaches in their home countries, thereby advancing a digital ecosystem aligned with U.S. policy priorities in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Missions seek a partner to implement a program that achieves the following\u00a0objectives:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Convene\u00a0up to\u00a080\u00a0YSEALI\u00a0exchange\u00a0alumni leaders for a four-day program in February 2027 that produces measurable, credible, achievable action plans with specific milestones for engaging with influential decision-makers, e.g., legislators, regulators, trade associations, etc., in participants\u2019\u00a0home countries to encourage the adoption of the U.S. tech stack and enactment of\u00a0common sense\u00a0regulations that promote greater freedom and a level playing field for U.S. businesses, especially in technology.\u00a0Participants will include\u00a0YSEALI exchange alumni\u00a0representing\u00a0all\u00a011 ASEAN member states\u00a0from the U.S.-based YSEALI Professional and Academic Fellowship programs, YSEALI regional workshops, YSEALI Seeds for the Future competition winners,\u00a0and 15\u00a0Southeast Asian\u00a0alumni\u00a0mentors and facilitators.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Secure participation from at least three U.S. technology companies to teach participants how to\u00a0optimize\u00a0the U.S. tech stack to significantly increase efficiency and effectiveness in their private and public sector work.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Organize\u00a0a\u00a0pitch competition\u00a0event at the end of the week\u00a0for\u00a0participants to\u00a0showcase\u00a0their action plans to\u00a0increase\u00a0the\u00a0adoption\u00a0of U.S.-aligned\u00a0AI standards and the U.S. tech stack in the region.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0competition will culminate with\u00a0at least two proposals winning judges\u2019\u00a0support.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Elect a steering committee to follow up on action plans, encourage continued collaboration, and\u00a0facilitate\u00a0at least two network engagement activities\u00a0within six months\u00a0from\u00a0the program\u2019s conclusion\u00a0in support of U.S. policy\u00a0objectives.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Launch a three-month post-workshop\u00a0mentoring program pairing participant teams with U.S. business leaders, with at least 80 percent actively implementing their partnership and stakeholder engagement action plans.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Provide all participants with complimentary access to at least one U.S. technology platform or service\u00a0(e.g., ChatGPT, Canva,\u00a0etc)\u00a0for a minimum of six months.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0USASEAN will review and select proposals for funding subject to availability of funds.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>D. Application Contents and Format<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please\u00a0carefully\u00a0follow all instructions below.\u00a0\u00a0Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or\u00a0fail to\u00a0comply with\u00a0the stated requirements will be ineligible.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Content of Application<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please ensure:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity;\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All documents are in English;\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All budgets are in U.S. dollars;\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All pages are numbered;\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All documents are formatted to fit 8\u00bd\u201d x 11\u201d paper;\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">All Microsoft Word documents are in single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of one-inch margins.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>The following documents are <strong>required:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Mandatory application forms\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">&#13;\n<ol>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Project proposal\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Budget plan\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply07.grants.gov\/apply\/forms\/sample\/SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SF-424I (Application for Federal Assistance-individuals). <\/a>See the instructions<a href=\"https:\/\/apply07.grants.gov\/apply\/forms\/instructions\/SF424_Individual_2_0-V2.0-Instructions.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> here. <\/a><\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply07.grants.gov\/apply\/forms\/sample\/SF424A-V1.0.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs).<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0See the instructions\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply07.grants.gov\/apply\/forms\/instructions\/SF424A-V1.0-Instructions.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply07.grants.gov\/apply\/forms\/sample\/Individual_SF424B-V1.1.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs).<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0See the instructions\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apply07.grants.gov\/apply\/forms\/instructions\/Individual_SF424B-V1.1-Instructions.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0(Note:\u00a0\u00a0Only individuals, organizations exempt from registration, and organizations not\u00a0required\u00a0to fully register in SAM.gov require the SF-424B).<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ol>\n<p>&#13;<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ol>\n<p><strong>2. Summary Page\u00a0(optional)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cover sheet\u00a0stating\u00a0the applicant\u2019s\u00a0name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Proposal<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The proposal should\u00a0contain\u00a0sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do.\u00a0\u00a0You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proposal Summary:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Short narrative that outlines the proposed project, including project\u00a0objectives\u00a0and anticipated impact.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>A description of past and present operations showing\u00a0the\u00a0ability to carry out the program, including information on all\u00a0previous\u00a0grants from the State Department and\u00a0any other\u00a0U.S. government agencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Problem Statement:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Clear, concise,\u00a0and well-supported statement of the problem to\u00a0address\u00a0and why\u00a0we need\u00a0the proposed program.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project Goals and Objectives:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The\u00a0\u201cgoals\u201d describe what the program intends\u00a0to achieve.\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0\u201cobjectives\u201d refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals.\u00a0\u00a0These should be achievable and measurable.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project Activities:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the\u00a0objectives.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project Methods and Design:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>A description of how the program\u00a0will\u00a0work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal.\u00a0\u00a0Include a logic model as\u00a0appropriate.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proposed Project Schedule and Timeline:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The proposed timeline for program activities.\u00a0\u00a0Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key Personnel:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Names, titles,\u00a0roles,\u00a0and experience\/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program.\u00a0\u00a0What proportion of their time will support this program?\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project Partners:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>This is an important part of\u00a0all\u00a0successful grants.\u00a0\u00a0Throughout the\u00a0timeframe\u00a0of the grant, how will\u00a0the recipient\u00a0monitor\u00a0the activities to ensure they\u00a0take place\u00a0in a timely manner, and how will\u00a0the recipient evaluate\u00a0the program to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant?\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Future Funding or Sustainability:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Applicant\u2019s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources,\u00a0as\u00a0applicable.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p><b>4. Budget Justification Narrative<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate file to describe each of the budget expenses in detail.\u00a0\u00a0See section\u202fI. Other Information:\u00a0\u00a0Guidelines for Budget Submissions\u202fbelow for further information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>5.\u00a0 Attachments<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">1-page\u00a0Curriculum Vitae (CV)\u00a0or resume of key personnel for the program\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget,\u00a0include\u00a0your latest NICRA as a PDF file.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:630,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Official permission letters if\u00a0required\u00a0for program activities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>E. Submission Requirements and Deadlines<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>1. State Department Contacts<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about the grant application process, please contact:\u00a0\u00a0USASEANOutreach@state.gov.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Required Registrations<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All organizations, whether based in the United States or in another country, must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration\u00a0in\u00a0SAM.gov.\u00a0\u00a0Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA),\u00a0mandated a\u00a0UEI\u00a0as\u00a0one of the data elements for all Federal awards.\u00a0\u00a0An applicant must\u00a0maintain\u00a0an active registration\u00a0as long\u00a0as\u00a0the\u00a0proposal\u00a0is\u00a0under\u00a0Department\u00a0review and must\u00a0continue\u00a0to keep the registration active for\u00a0the entire duration of the period of performance of any\u00a0Federal\u00a0award\u00a0that results from this\u00a0NOFO.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Section\u00a02 CFR 200 requires subrecipients\u00a0to\u00a0obtain a UEI.\u202f\u00a0Please note that subrecipients do not need a UEI at the time of application, but they must obtain one before we process an award or direct funds to a subrecipient.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Note:\u00a0\u202fThe process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks.\u202f\u00a0<\/b><b>Please begin your registration as early as possible<\/b><b>.<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Organizations\u00a0<b>based in the United States<\/b>\u00a0or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a UEI prior to registering in SAM.gov.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Organizations\u00a0<b>based outside of the United States<\/b>\u00a0and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI prior to registering in SAM.gov.\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559731&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organizations based outside the United States that do not intend to apply for U.S. Department of War (DoW) awards no longer need to have a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) code to apply for non-DoW\u00a0foreign\u00a0assistance\u00a0funding opportunities.<\/b><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>If an applicant organization is mid-registration and wishes to remove an\u00a0NCAGE code from their SAM.gov registration, the applicant should\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fsd.gov%252Fgsafsd_sp%253Fid%253Dgsafsd_kb_articles%2526sys_id%253Dc81018e71b1601d0937fa64ce54bcb57%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cfjeldkk%2540state.gov%257C0cc4e2b471f44abcd32308db093ecead%257C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%257C0%257C0%257C638113937577534024%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DW2ShcazZBQbanYGj0cLOTnUJwv%252BGL4xfwr83%252BycQY2E%253D%26reserved%3D0%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">submit a help desk ticket (\u201cincident\u201d)<\/a>\u00a0with the Federal Service Desk (FSD) online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.fsd.gov%252F%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cfjeldkk%2540state.gov%257C0cc4e2b471f44abcd32308db093ecead%257C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%257C0%257C0%257C638113937577534024%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3Dt32ANWzgpiB93pMWoq%252BFCSHz4YJY9QF1S1iQzCsS6RM%253D%26reserved%3D0%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.fsd.gov<\/a>\u00a0using the following language:\u00a0\u201cI do not intend to seek financial\u00a0assistance\u00a0from the Department of Defense. I do not wish to obtain an\u00a0NCAGE code.\u00a0\u00a0I understand that I will need to\u00a0submit\u00a0my registration after this incident is resolved\u00a0in order to\u00a0reactivate\u00a0my registration.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the\u00a0DoW\u00a0should follow the below instructions:\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 1:\u202f\u00a0Proceed to SAM.gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.gov registration process.\u202f\u00a0Organizations\u00a0must renew\u00a0SAM.gov registration annually.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the\u00a0DoW\u00a0in addition to\u00a0State\u00a0Department should follow the below instructions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step 1:\u202f\u00a0Apply for an NCAGE code\u202fby following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below:\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCAGE Homepage:<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3Furl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Feportal.nspa.nato.int%252FAC135Public%252Fscage%252FCageList.aspx%26data%3D05%257C01%257Cfjeldkk%2540state.gov%257C0cc4e2b471f44abcd32308db093ecead%257C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%257C0%257C0%257C638113937577534024%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3Dv3TLT8F%252FNfk5SuTcI2zw7SMhV4HK542OhP9XDx4ln%252BY%253D%26reserved%3D0%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/eportal.nspa.nato.int\/AC135Public\/sc\/CageList.aspx<\/a>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT):\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Feportal.nspa.nato.int.mcas-gov.ms%2FCodification%2FCageTool%2Fhome%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NCAGE Code Request Tool (nato.int)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Exemptions<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We may\u00a0permit\u00a0an exemption from the UEI and SAM.gov registration requirements on a case-by-case basis.\u00a0\u00a0See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Fcurrent%2Ftitle-2%2Fsubtitle-A%2Fchapter-I%2Fpart-25%2Fsubpart-A%2Fsection-25.110%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2 CFR 25.110<\/a>\u00a0for a full list of exemptions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM.gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification\u00a0for\u00a0their request.\u00a0\u00a0The warranted Grants Officer must approve a SAM.gov exemption before we can\u00a0deem\u00a0the application eligible for review.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Submission Dates and Times<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applications are due <strong>no later than<\/strong><strong>\u00a0July\u00a05,\u00a02026, at 23:59 (GMT+7).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Funding Restrictions<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>i. Funding Restrictions for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>None of the funds awarded resulting from this Notice of Funding Opportunity\u00a0are\u00a0available for subawards, direct financial support, or otherwise to provide any payment or transfer to United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ii. Certification Regarding Compliance with Applicable Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If the place of performance or delivery of any award made under this NOFO will be within the United States,\u00a0we\u00a0advise\u00a0applicants that they\u00a0must\u00a0certify the following at the time of award:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1)\" data-font=\"Aptos Display\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos Display&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1)&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Applicant\u00a0is in compliance\u00a0in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws material to the government\u2019s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code and;<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1)\" data-font=\"Aptos Display\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos Display&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1)&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Applicant\u00a0does not\u00a0operate\u00a0any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.\u00a0\u00a0A program promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means a program whose purpose is to promote preferences based on race, color,\u00a0religion, sex, or national origin, such as in training or hiring<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ol>\n<p>iii. Certification of Trafficking in Persons Compliance and Compliance Plan\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applicants\u00a0must\u00a0certify the following at the time of award\u00a0for awards where\u00a0the\u00a0estimated value of services\u00a0perform\u00a0outside the United States exceeds $500,000:\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%3)\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%3)&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\">To the best of the Recipient\u2019s knowledge, neither the Recipient, nor any subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor of the Recipient or any agent of the recipient or of such a subrecipient, contractor, or subcontractor,\u00a0engage\u00a0in any of the activities described in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Fcurrent%2Ftitle-2%2Fpart-175%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2 CFR 175.105(a)<\/a>; \u202f&#13;\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The recipient has implemented a Trafficking in Persons compliance plan to prevent activities described in\u00a0<a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW125500352 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Fcurrent%2Ftitle-2%2Fpart-175%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2 CFR 175(a)<\/a>\u00a0and is compliant with this plan; and the compliance plan must follow the\u00a0minimum\u00a0requirements described in 2 CFR 175(b)(5).\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%3)\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%3)&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\">That the Recipient has and will implement procedures to prevent activities described in\u00a0<a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW71154023 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Fcurrent%2Ftitle-2%2Fpart-175%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2 CFR 175.105(a)<\/a>\u00a0and to\u00a0monitor, detect, and\u00a0terminate\u00a0any subrecipient, contractor, subcontractor, or employee of the recipient engaging in these activities.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ol>\n<p>Recipients do not need to\u00a0submit\u00a0a copy of the plan.\u00a0\u00a0However, they must provide it to the Grants Officer upon request, and as\u00a0appropriate, must post the useful and relevant contents of the plan or related materials on\u00a0their\u00a0website and at the workplace.\u202f Recipients must re-certify on an annual basis for the entire award period of performance.\u202f\u00a0\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>iv. Prohibition on\u202fUnmanned Aircraft Systems\u202fManufactured or Assembled by\u202fAmerican Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(a)\u202fDefinitions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity\u00a0means an entity included on a list developed and\u00a0maintained\u00a0by the Federal\u202fAcquisition\u202fSecurity Council (FASC) and published in the\u202fSystem for Award Management (SAM) at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sam.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sam.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FASC-prohibited\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0system\u00a0means an\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0system\u202fmanufactured or assembled by an\u202fAmerican Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0means\u00a0an aircraft\u00a0that is\u00a0operated\u00a0without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the\u00a0aircraft.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0system\u00a0means an\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u202fand associated elements (including communication links and the\u202fcomponents\u202fthat control the\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft)\u00a0that the operator needs to\u00a0operate\u00a0safely and efficiently in the national airspace system.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(b)\u202fProhibition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We will prohibit recipients of funding under this Notice of Funding Opportunity\u00a0(including subawards and subcontracts\u00a0issued by the recipient)\u00a0from:\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(1)\u202fDelivering any FASC-prohibited\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0system, which includes\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u202f(i.e., drones) and associated elements;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(2)\u00a0Operating a FASC-prohibited\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0system\u202fin the performance of the award;\u00a0and\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>(3)\u00a0Using Federal funds for the\u202fpurchase\u202for operation of a FASC-prohibited\u202funmanned\u00a0aircraft\u00a0system.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>c)\u202fExemptions, exceptions, and waivers.\u00a0 If the agency\u00a0determines\u00a0that an exemption, exception, or waiver applies and states this in the award, it will not apply the prohibitions described above.[See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 (\u202f<a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW84711481 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fuscode.house.gov%252Fview.xhtml%253Freq%253Dgranuleid%253AUSC-prelim-title41-section3901%2526num%253D0%2526edition%253Dprelim%26data%3D05%257C02%257CCarbullidoCC%2540state.gov%257C237266465ee34b736eaf08de3442d869%257C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%257C0%257C0%257C639005658853841398%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata%3DvOOQC%252FqEnM0FmwOBiz0sKQU2rkL0QZZz6YPZDhMeP3o%253D%26reserved%3D0%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">41 U.S.C. 3901<\/a>\u202fnote prec.) for statutory requirements\u00a0pertaining to\u00a0exemptions, exceptions, and waivers.].\u202f<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Other Submission Requirements<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applicants must\u00a0submit\u00a0all application materials by email to\u00a0<strong>USASEANOutreach@state.gov.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>F. Application Review Information<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Review Criteria<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We will evaluate and rate each application\u00a0based on\u00a0the evaluation criteria outlined below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality, Feasibility, and Program Planning (25\u00a0points):<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0The proposal presents a well-developed concept with clear goals and\u00a0objectives, detailed activity plans, and a reasonable implementation timeline.\u00a0\u00a0The proposed approach is practical and likely to achieve maximum impact.\u00a0\u00a0The proposal must not include any activities contrary to any standing Executive Orders.\u00a0\u00a0For a full list, see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Budget (25\u00a0points):\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The budget is detailed and justified, with costs reasonable,\u00a0realistic, and permitted\u00a0relative\u00a0to the proposed activities and\u00a0anticipated\u00a0results.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (25\u00a0points):\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The proposal includes a clear plan to measure success against key indicators, with defined milestones and both output and outcome indicators.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants (20\u00a0points):<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0The organization\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0expertise\u00a0in the relevant field and has effective internal controls, including\u00a0a financial management\u00a0system and a bank account, to manage federal funds.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost-Share (5 points):\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Proposals that include cost-sharing\u00a0will receive\u00a0additional\u00a0consideration.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Indirect Costs<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If two or more applications receive equivalent scores based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this NOFO,\u00a0we will give\u00a0preference to the applicant with the lower indirect cost rate, as consistent with Executive Order 14332, Section 4(b)(iii).\u00a0\u00a0This preference will only apply\u00a0as a tie-breaking mechanism and does not supersede the primary evaluation criteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Review and Selection Process<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Mission to ASEAN will use the criteria above to evaluate all applications and\u00a0determine\u00a0which to recommend for further consideration.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> <b>Risk Review<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>i. Risk factors \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Under the merit review as required by 2 CFR 200.206,\u00a0prior to making a Federal Award\u00a0the Department\u00a0will\u00a0review and consider the following risk\u00a0factors:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>a. Financial stability\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>b. Management systems and standards\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>c. History of performance\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>d. Audit reports and findings \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>e. Ability to effectively implement requirements \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>G. Award Notices<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Grants Officer\u00a0will write, sign, award, and administer\u00a0the award or cooperative agreement.\u00a0\u00a0The award agreement is the authorizing\u00a0document,\u00a0and\u00a0we\u00a0will provide\u00a0it\u00a0to the recipient for review and\u00a0countersignature.\u00a0\u00a0The recipient may only start incurring project\u00a0expenses beginning on the start date shown on\u00a0the award\u00a0document\u00a0that\u00a0the Grants Officer\u00a0has\u00a0signed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0State\u00a0Department has no obligation to provide any\u00a0additional\u00a0future funding\u00a0for selected proposals.\u00a0\u00a0Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the\u00a0State Department.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals.\u00a0\u00a0Further, the U.S. government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Unsuccessful applicants:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>We will notify unsuccessful applicants\u00a0by\u00a0August\u00a031,\u00a02026,\u00a0via email.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Payment Method:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>We will require recipients to request payments by completing form SF-270\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Request for Advance or Reimbursement and\u00a0submitting\u00a0the form to the Grants Officer.<b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recipients may not draw down funds without the affirmative authorization of the\u00a0State Department.\u00a0\u00a0In addition, recipients must\u00a0submit, with each SF-270 payment request, a detailed explanation justifying the request.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>H. Post-Award Requirements and Administration<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Before\u00a0submitting\u00a0an application, applicants should review all terms and conditions and\u00a0required\u00a0certifications which will apply to this award, to ensure that they will be able to comply.\u00a0\u00a0These include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget\u2019s guidance\u00a0from\u00a02 CFR part 200, all applicable Federal laws, and relevant Executive guidance, the\u00a0State\u00a0Department will review and consider applications for funding, as applicable to specific programs, pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity in accordance with the following:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">&#13;\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Selecting recipients most likely to be successful in delivering results based on the program\u00a0objectives\u00a0through an\u00a0impartial\u00a0process of evaluating Federal award applications (2 CFR part 200.205),\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">&#13;\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Promoting freedom of speech and religious liberty in alignment with\u00a0Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty\u00a0(E.O. 13798) and\u00a0Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities\u00a0(E.O. 13864) (\u00a7\u00a7 200.300, 200.303, 200.339, and 200.341),\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">&#13;\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Providing a preference, to the extent\u00a0that law\u00a0permits, to maximize use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States (2 CFR part 200.322), and\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">&#13;\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"o\" data-font=\"Courier New\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Courier New&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[9675],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;o&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\">Terminating agreements\u00a0pursuant to\u00a0the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0State\u00a0Department Standard Terms and Conditions,\u00a0including,\u00a0to the greatest extent authorized by law, if an award no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities (2 CFR part 200.340).\u00a0\u00a0For the avoidance of doubt, the Department has sole discretion over the determination that an award no longer effectuates program goals or agency priorities, and this provision permits awards to be terminated at the Department\u2019s convenience, including when it determines that the award no longer advances the national interest.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>&#13;<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Recipients must\u00a0comply with\u00a0all applicable\u00a0Executive Orders.\u00a0\u00a0A searchable list\u00a0is available\u00a0in the Federal Register:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Reporting<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Reporting Requirements:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>We will require recipients to\u00a0submit\u00a0financial reports and program reports.\u00a0\u00a0The award document will specify\u00a0what reports are\u00a0required\u00a0and\u00a0how often\u00a0applicant\u00a0must\u00a0submit\u00a0these reports.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Foreign Assistance Data Review:<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Per Congressional requirement, the State\u00a0Department\u00a0must make progress in its efforts to improve tracking and reporting of foreign\u00a0assistance\u00a0data through the Foreign Assistance Data Review (FADR).\u00a0\u00a0The FADR requires tracking of foreign\u00a0assistance\u00a0activity data from budgeting, planning, and allocation through obligation and disbursement.\u00a0\u00a0Successful applicants\u00a0must\u00a0report and draw down federal funding based on the\u00a0appropriate FADR\u00a0Data Elements\u00a0indicated\u00a0within their award documentation.\u00a0\u00a0In cases of more than one FADR Data Element, typically program or sector and\/or regions or country, the successful applicant\u00a0must\u00a0maintain\u00a0separate accounting records.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should be aware of the post award reporting requirements in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Fcgi-bin%2FretrieveECFR%3Fgp%3D%26SID%3D027fb85899500d580fc71df69d11573a%26mc%3Dtrue%26n%3Dpt2.1.200%26r%3DPART%26ty%3DHTML%2520-%2520ap2.1.200_1521.i%26McasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2 CFR 200 Appendix XII\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Branding and Marking\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The State\u00a0Department, its programs, and U.S. Government funding and\u00a0assistance\u00a0should be easily identifiable to the Department\u2019s global audiences.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Recipients of federal\u00a0assistance\u00a0awards must follow the branding guidance at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbrand.america.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Fdocument%2F547370%3FMcasTsid%3D20892%23%2F-%2Fguidance-for-contracts-and-grants&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guidance for Contracts and Grants\u00a0\u2013\u00a0U.S. Department of State Brand System<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Branding policy exceptions are in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffam.state.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2Ffam%2F10fam%2F10fam0410.html%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 FAM 416, Policy Exceptions<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mcas-proxyweb.mcas-gov.ms\/certificate-checker?login=false&amp;originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fbrand.america.gov.mcas-gov.ms%2F%3FMcasTsid%3D20892&amp;McasCSRF=2b784c9f73807504c78f490ea3f758d817352f399dddbd6185ba508166a38887\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/brand.america.gov\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>I.\u00a0 Other Information\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Guidelines for Budget Justification<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Personnel and Fringe Benefits:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Describe the wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the applicant on the program, and the percentage of their time that\u00a0they will spend\u00a0on the program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Travel:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Estimate the costs of travel and per diem for this program, for program staff, consultants or speakers, and participants\/beneficiaries.\u00a0\u00a0If the program involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Equipment:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Describe any machinery, furniture, or other\u00a0personal property\u00a0that is\u00a0required\u00a0for the program, which has a useful life of more than one year (or a life longer than the duration of the program), and costs at least $10,000 per unit.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Supplies:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>List and describe all the items and materials, including any computer devices, that\u00a0applicant needs\u00a0for the program.\u00a0\u00a0If an item costs more than $10,000 per unit, then put it in the budget under Equipment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Contractual:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>Describe goods and services that the applicant plans to\u00a0acquire\u00a0through a contract with a vendor.\u00a0\u00a0Also describe any sub-awards to non-profit partners that will help carry out the program activities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Notice\u00a0of\u00a0Funding\u00a0Opportunity (NOFO)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 U.S. Mission to ASEAN,\u00a0Department of State\u00a0 Opportunity\u00a0number:\u00a0\u00a0OFOP0002648\u00a0 Application deadline:\u00a0\u00a0July\u00a05, 2026\u00a0 A. 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