Global Engagement
government global engagement goals to strengthen civil society and counter extremism, including: social media training, media empowerment, leadership and social entrepreneurship development that establishes civil society capacity in Muslim communities around
The Department of State strives to create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.
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Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2012: n/a. Fiscal Year 2013: n/a. Fiscal Year 2014: n/a.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The target audience is in Economic Support Fund - eligible countries.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
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Beneficiary Eligibility
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Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. See www.grants.gov for specific requests for proposals.
Award Procedures
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Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 as amended, Executive Order (P.L. 87-195), part II Chapter 4.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 90 to 120 days. See www.grants.gov for specific requests for proposals.
Appeals
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Renewals
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Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Generally one year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are released either up front, or over the duration of the project, depending on the project and goals.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
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Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
Records must be maintained for three years after the end of the award.
Financial Information
Account Identification
19-2301-1-3-000.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 12 $1,000,000; FY 13 Estimate Not Available(Exp: Funds not yet available); and FY 14 Estimate Not Available(Exp: Funds not yet available) - See www.grants.gov for specific requests for proposals.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$10,000 - $100,000 dollars, average $20,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None. See www.grants.gov for specific requests for proposals.
Headquarters Office
Adnan Kifayat HST Building
2201 C Street
, Washington, District of Columbia 20520 Email: KifayatA@state.gov Phone: 2027367884
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
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