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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KYIV Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: FY 2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund Deadline for Applications: January 23, 2023 CFDA Number: 19.520 Total Amount Available: $25,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (Embassy Kyiv), in collaboration with the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), is pleased to welcome proposals for projects via the Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners working in the area of refugee protection in Ukraine. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives The U.S. Department of State’s Julia Taft Refugee Fund responds to critical gaps in refugee assistance by funding durable solutions to the problems refugees and other displaced persons face. The intent of this initiative is to provide U.S. ambassadors with the means to respond to critical gaps that have not been addressed in larger multilateral refugee programs. The Taft Fund is intended for projects that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent refugees, internally displaced persons, or returned refugees. PRM is also interested in supporting projects to prevent and resolve statelessness and seeks to support local organizations to support equal access to protection, assistance, and other solutions for LGBTQI+ refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless persons. Consideration for support is also given to projects that benefit both populations of concern and their host communities. The Julia Taft Refugee Fund is not meant as an emergency fund. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: One award Total available funding: $25,000 Type of funding: FY2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund under the Migration/Refugee Act Anticipated Program start date: July 2023 Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. This notice is subject to availability of funding. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (e.g.: international and local non-governmental organizations; community-based organizations; faith-based organization), are eligible to apply. Local non-governmental organizations will be given priority. 2. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Content and Form of Application Submission Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Content of Application Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity All documents are in English All budgets are in U.S. dollars All pages are numbered The following documents are required: a. Mandatory application forms: SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – Organizations) SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) SF424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs) NB: Embassy Kyiv will assist you with these if your application is selected. b. Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicant name and organization, proposal date, program title, program period, proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program. c. Proposal (7 pages maximum): The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but it must include all the items below. Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. Introduction to the Organization or Individual Applying: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program and including information on all previous grants from Embassy Kyiv and/or U.S. government agencies. Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed. Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. The “objectives” describe the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Program Activities: A description of the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. Please detail what proportion of their time will be used in support of this program. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: The monitoring and evaluation plan should detail how, throughout the timeframe of the grant, activities will be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner and the program will be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant. Future Funding or Sustainability: Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. d. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget, use a separate sheet of paper to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See Section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information. e. Attachments: One-page curriculum vitae or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner Official permission letters, if required for program activities 2. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Required Registrations: All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations. All are free of charge: · www.SAM.gov registration which will generate a UEI · NCAGE/CAGE code Any applicant with an exclusion in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. SAM.gov is the Federal government's primary database for complying with FFATA reporting requirements. OMB designated SAM.gov as the central repository to facilitate applicant and recipient use of a single public website that consolidates data on all federal financial assistance. Under the law, it is mandatory to register in SAM.gov. Starting April 2022, the UEI will be assigned when an organization registers or renews its registration in SAM.gov at www.SAM.gov. To access SAM.gov an organization is required to have a Login.gov account. Organization can create an account at https://login.gov/. As a reminder, organizations need to renew its sam.gov registration annually. Foreign-based organizations: Must apply for a NCAGE code before registering in SAM.gov. Go to: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/CageTool/home to apply for a NCAGE code. NCAGE codes must be renewed every 5 years. It is in the organization’s best interest to check if their CAGE/or NCAGE codes are active. Organizations are required to register/or renew their CAGE or NCAGE codes prior to registering or renewing www.sam.gov . Both registration and renewals for both CAGE and NCAGE can take up to 10 days. Organization’s legal address in NCAGE/CAGE must mirror www. sam.gov. www.sam.gov requires all entities to renew their registration once a year in order to maintain an active registration status in SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it has an active registration in SAM.gov. If an organization plans to issue a sub-contract or sub-award, those sub-awardees must also have a unique entity identifier (UEI number). Those entities can register for a UEI only at SAM.gov. If an organization does not have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to submitting an application, the application will be deemed ineligible. All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must obtain these registrations, the latter are free of charge. Note: As of April 2022, a DUNS number is no longer required. 3. Submission Dates Embassy Kyiv will begin accepting applications on January 1, 2023. Applications are due no later than January 23, 2023. 4. Other Submission Requirements All application materials must be submitted by email to KyivPRMTaftGrant@state.gov. All applications should have FY 2023 Julia Taft Refugee Fund in the subject line. Please contact us by email at KyivPRMTaftGrant@state.gov, should you need any additional information.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s Office of the Assistance Coordinator announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for the tenth round of the DCP to continue building U.S. foreign assistance partnerships with 11 partner donor governments (PDGs) in Central and Eastern Europe aimed at supporting aspirations of the Ukrainian people for European integration, democratic transformation, peace, and security. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Priority Region: EUR (Ukraine) This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Objectives: The U.S. Department of State Office of the Assistance Coordinator for Europe and Eurasia (EUR/ACE) has launched the tenth round of the DCP program in Ukraine to continue building U.S. foreign assistance partnerships with 11 partner donor governments in Central and Eastern Europe: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Through the DCP initiative, the United States builds partnerships with these partner donor countries by co-financing joint foreign assistance activities aimed at sharing the PDGs’ transition and EU integration experiences with Ukraine, and promoting Ukraine’s legislative, economic, social, and technological approximation to EU standards in light of recent approval of EU candidate status for Ukraine. EUR/ACE has identified the following priority objectives for the tenth round of DCP funding: Energy and Cyber Security: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s Office of the Assistance Coordinator will consider proposals that improve energy and cyber security in Ukraine. On energy, proposals could support Ukraine’s efforts to improve the legislative and regulatory environment for the energy sector and comply with EU and Energy Community requirements. Proposals could also enhance energy diversification by improving the ability of Ukraine to plan, implement, and sustain energy projects, including clean technology and renewable energy initiatives, and by increasing opportunities for Western investment. Cyber activities could include proposals to assist Ukraine to develop critical cybersecurity capacities within the public and private sector, promote public awareness of cybersecurity and cyber hygiene, strengthen detection and response mechanisms, or develop curricula for cybersecurity training. Access to Western Markets: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s Office of the Assistance Coordinator will consider proposals that increase integration with Western markets, establish a fair and transparent business environment, and increase opportunities for U.S. investment and trade. Proposals could include facilitating the implementation of relevant EU and international standards, improving the ease of doing business, or enhancing the ability of private sector companies to compete in Western markets and increase exports. Strengthening Resilience through Democratic Consolidation: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s Office of the Assistance Coordinator will consider proposals that build greater democratic resilience in Ukraine. This could include proposals to strengthen independent media and civil society organizations, combat disinformation, improve media literacy, approximate EU legislation in judicial and anti-corruption areas, bolster democratic institutions, and increase government transparency and accountability, including through e-governance capabilities and decentralization reform and other efforts needed to narrow the space for corruption to occur. The tenth round of the DCP will also consider environmental journalism proposals to raise public awareness about the facts of environmental crimes and to record environmental war crimes. Societal Resilience & Protection: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s Office of Assistance Coordinator invites PDGs’ organizations to submit social protection proposals under the tenth round of the DCP program in Ukraine. This could include services provided to women and children, who have been the victims of war crimes, including the victims of the gender bases violence (GBV), and accountability & oversight element of holding individuals responsible for GBV; uninterrupted provision of social services to refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), vulnerable and war-affected populations, including support for critical local and regional government functions and provision of education. The proposals may include training of social service professionals to continue providing social protection services, psycho-social support, psychological and physical rehabilitation of war victims and war veterans. Programmatic Restrictions: The DCP Program is limited to the abovementioned key thematic areas, and is unable to consider proposals that involve: Physical infrastructure projects, including reconstruction, renovations, repair works. Humanitarian assistance projects, including the provision of emergency food, shelter, or relief commodities to vulnerable populations. Humanitarian demining operations. Participants and Audiences: A typical assistance activity will likely be a joint project, implemented with one donor partner in Ukraine, for which the U.S. cost share will be no more than 50 percent. No single U.S. contribution may exceed $100,000. Multiple PDG partners may contribute to the same activities, and implementing organizations may include government entities, research institutions, and/or nongovernmental organizations. Most DCP activities will likely entail co-financing new projects. U.S. Embassy Kyiv, however, may consider other means of collaboration, such as co-financing existing U.S. or PDG assistance activities or enhancing ongoing U.S. assistance activities by facilitating the participation of PDG officials or PDG-identified experts. Selected activities should include a significant amount of content from institutions, advisors or other sources of knowledge in the PDG countries in order to meet the DCP objective of fostering the transfer of transition experience to the beneficiary country. There is no limitation on the number of proposals submitted from one organization. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 - 18 months Number of awards anticipated: 10 - 15 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: No PDGs’ cost share limitations. No single U.S. contribution may exceed $100,000. Total available funding: $1,600,000 Type of Funding: FY22 AEECA Anticipated Time to Award: 4 - 6 months D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Content of Application Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity All documents are in English All budgets are in U.S. dollars All pages are numbered All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicant’s name and organization, proposal date, program title, program total budget, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program. Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact. Introduction to the Organization: A description of past and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies and international donors. Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed. Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives. Program Budget: Please indicate how you plan to expense the funds under the program. Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program? Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. Throughout the time-frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? Future Funding or Sustainability: Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Public Diplomacy Small Grants – EDUCATION Program. This Program is subject to availability of funding from the U.S. Government. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces the 2022 Public Diplomacy Small Grants - EDUCATION Program to support projects aimed at the post-war Ukraine’s restoration with an assistance from the academic community. Pending availability of funds, the U.S. Embassy will award small grants to Ukrainian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations (NGOs) to administer the projects in collaboration with counterparts in education (secondary schools, colleges and universities). The U.S–Ukraine collaboration is highly recommended, should be clearly justified, and will be considered an advantage of the project during the competition. Specific thematic priorities for the projects: 1. Collaboration between educational institutions, local administrations, and businesses to support regional economic recovery and development. 2. Career advising and re-training opportunities for IDPs, veterans and individuals with disabilities. 3. Support of educational services continuity and access to educational information for educational institutions that suffered the most from Russian invasion. 4. Developments of educational tools to support Ukraine's recovery in the areas of Treatment of PTSD, Biomechanics and Prosthetics, and Urban Planning 5. Civic Education - development of methodology for teaching civic education courses, primarily, history, at secondary and post-secondary educational institutions. Projects’ specific requirements are: • The project must be tailored towards Ukrainian audiences at the secondary and higher education levels; • All project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine; • Substantive U.S. component is highly recommended; • The length of the project may be up to one year. *The projects at the maternity and elementary school levels are not eligible Registration requirements All organizations applying for federal assistance must register at the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) portal and have an active registration before an award can be made, and through the entire length of the project. Any applicant listed on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) in the System for Award Management (SAM) is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” Additionally, no entity listed on the EPLS can participate in any activities under an award. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the EPLS in SAM to ensure that no ineligible entity is included. B. PROJECTS AT A GLANCE Possible activities or programming components Activities may be focused on but are not limited to: courses and curriculum creation; promoting collaboration between educational institutions and local administrations, employers, NGOs; institutional strategies development and implementation; skill building events; career advising activities and services. Participants and Audiences: While NGOs administer the projects, educational institutions serve their partners in project implementation, but there may be other partners as well. The project beneficiaries may be school teachers and administrators; university instructors and administrators; local administration; employers; Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine; IDPs; veterans; individuals with disabilities. C. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: up to twelve months Number of awards anticipated: dependent on funding availability Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $50,000 Total available funding: pending availability of funds Funding Instrument Type: Grants D. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations only are eligible to apply: Ukrainian non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Recommended but not required 3. Other Eligibility Requirements 3.1. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. 3.2. This competition does not support proposals focused on kindergarten and primary education. 3.3. This competition does not support any partisan or political activities. E. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION The application form, basic instructions on how to draft the budget and FAQ can be found at https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/current-programs-grants/. A complete application package consists of the following documents: an application form with relevant attachments and a separate budget spreadsheet calculated in USD (Excel document). Providing false or misleading information in an application or failure to furnish all information or comply with stated requirements will result in disqualification from the competition. Applicants must set forth full, accurate, and complete information in English only, on the items mentioned below. Project Description, Timeline/Activities Plan: A clear overview of the project, as well as project focus, need and objectives, should be indicated in the proposal. The Embassy Public Diplomacy Grants Committee will closely consider whether the overall objectives lead to attaining educational reform goals in Ukraine. Applicants should describe what they propose to do, how they will do it and how they will measure activities’ effectiveness (see below). The Grants Committee will evaluate the activities planned in terms of their relevance to project focus and objectives, the feasibility of the proposed activities, and the sustainability of the project. Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: Proposals should have a clear monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure proper implementation of the project. Proposals should identify specific measurable objectives and include a plan for gathering data before and after the project to illustrate whether objectives were met. Organizational Capacity: Proposals must include a clear description of the project management structure and previous experience with similar projects. Besides general organization information, this section must also identify the proposed managerial structure and staffing plan for the project. Applicants must demonstrate the ability and commitment to complete the project. Project outcome and sustainability: Proposals should clearly state what results they expect to attain and how it will change their institution, field, community, society. It is expected that the projects have a short-term outcome (result of the project itself) and a long-term impact. Applicants are expected to provide their vision for the period when the project funding ends through the period when the long-term outcome becomes visible, which will illustrate how sustainable the project and its concept are without an external funding. It should not be expected that the U.S. Embassy continues the project funding in the future. Budget Justification: All applicants are required to provide a separate file in excel format to describe each of the budget items in detail. Costs should be reasonable and realistic in relation to the project activities: • Allowable costs are those directly related to the project activities, and do not include the regular operational costs of the applicant. • Requests for equipment may be under 30% of the overall proposal budget. • The project encourages but does not require organizations to provide cost-share and/or coordinate funding with other donors. • Costs incurred before the official grant period begins (pre-award costs) will not be reimbursed. Funding Restrictions: Proposals may not include funding requests for the following: • Office rent and utilities; • Capital improvements, such as construction and renovation; • Purchase of vehicles; • Activities that convey the appearance of partisanship or support for electoral campaigns; • Social welfare activities; • Academic or analytical research (if not part necessary to accomplish a larger project); • Scholarships; • Entertainment, including receptions, social activities, ceremonies, cocktail parties, guided tours; • Travel to the United States and activities in the United States; • Writing novels or non-fiction books; • Alcoholic Beverages. Guidelines for Budget Justification Personnel and Fringe Benefits: Describe the wages, salaries, and benefits of temporary or permanent staff who will be working directly for the project, and the percentage of their time that will be spent on the project. Travel: Estimate the costs of travel and per diem for this project, for project staff, consultants or speakers, and participants/beneficiaries. If the project involves international travel, include a brief statement of justification for that travel. Equipment: Describe any machinery, furniture, or other personal property that is required for the project, which has a useful life of more than one year (or a life longer than the duration of the project), and costs at least $5,000 per unit. Supplies: List and describe all the items and materials, including any computer devices, that are needed for the project. If an item costs more than $5,000 per unit, then put it in the budget under ‘Equipment’. Contractual: Describe goods and services that the applicant plans to acquire through a contract with a vendor (outsourcing). Also describe any sub-awards to non-profit partners that will help carry out the project activities. Other Direct Costs: Describe other costs directly associated with the project, which do not fit in the other categories. For example, shipping costs for materials and equipment, bank fees or applicable taxes. All ‘Other’ or ‘Miscellaneous’ expenses must be itemized and explained. Indirect Costs: These are costs that cannot be linked directly to the project activities, such as overhead costs needed to help keep the organization operating. If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA. Organizations that have never had a NICRA may request indirect costs of 10% of the modified total direct costs as defined in 2 CFR 200.68. Cost Sharing: refers to contributions from the organization itself, partner organizations or other sponsors. It also includes in-kind contributions such as volunteers’ time and donated venues. *Currency for calculations is U.S. Dollars. Attachments: • Detailed budget spreadsheet in .excel format. • Agreements/memos with Organizational Partners. • CVs of Ukrainian individual key experts. • CVs of the U.S. individual key experts. • CVs of Organization’s Head and Project Manager. • Printout of SAM.gov registration confirmation. Submission Dates and Times Applications will be accepted until 23:59 on September 2, 2022. Any proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Submission Requirements The application form and budget spreadsheet along with the required attachments must be submitted in English only by email to KyivPDGrantsEdu@state.gov.

A. Project Description A. Project Description The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kyiv announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support combatting disinformation and malign narratives spread via social and traditional media in Ukraine. A.1 Background The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announces a call for institutional partners with extensive experience and capacity in training and outreach among Ukrainian non-governmental and media organizations in the field of countering disinformation to submit proposals for sustaining the efforts of such Ukrainian organizations by conducting and funding a small grants competition. The grants competition would provide funds to successful applicants to combat disinformation and malign narratives spread via social and traditional media in Ukraine. Subject to availability of funds, the Embassy will award a grant as described below to an organization. The successful applicant must have previous experience managing the award amount in Section A or greater and must demonstrate capacity to manage a nation-wide grants competition in countering disinformation. The criteria for the competition should ensure that proposals be tailored toward Ukrainian audiences, and all project activities supported through these funds should take place in Ukraine. Proposed projects should demonstrate sustainability after their completion and include monitoring and evaluation plans. The length of the project may be up to two years. Individual projects may be funded at a range between $40,000 and $150,000. A.2 Goals Projects should Empower citizen activists engaged in the broad effort to combat malign narratives and disinformation. Analyze information identified via data analytical tools and open-source digital research and disseminate that analysis to the public, media/journalists, government bodies, international partners, and other relevant groups. Conduct outreach to specific Ukrainian audiences in an effort to reduce their vulnerability to disinformation, misinformation, and malign narratives. Projects should be designed to achieve the following: Objective 1: Support the work of established activists, media, volunteers, and civil society organizations to assertively combat disinformation. Objective 2: Collect and analyze data on disinformation campaigns via both open source and data analytical tools to inform target audiences (media, activists, volunteers, and civil society organizations) and award implementer. Objective 3: Identify relevant information that will be disseminated to the media/journalist. A.3Main Activities To achieve the goals and expected results, the program should include the following: Active coordination with other organizations including, but not limited to, activists, media, volunteers, and civil society organizations engaged in similar efforts, relying on existing networks (Note: Projects could provide support to smaller organizations already involved in combating disinformation to continue their work. Projects that use data analysis and digital forensics from their own or other existing organizations active in Ukraine will be viewed favorably.). Conduct and coordinate outreach events via the dissemination of information to specific Ukrainian audiences including but not limited to Ukrainians located in areas most susceptible to malign Russian influences (eg. Eastern Ukraine, areas under active or potential threat from war) in an effort to reduce their vulnerability to disinformation, misinformation, and malign narratives. Provide resources, including in online format. Empower and support activists, possibly through trainings and other methodology. Support subawards to established and effective grassroots-level organizations. Research and analysis of open-source materials regarding disinformation campaigns targeting Ukraine. Development and/or use of existing data analytical tools to collect and analyze data on disinformation efforts in Ukraine. Development of informational products to be shared with media/journalists to reduce their vulnerability to disinformation, misinformation, and malign narratives. Information sessions specifically for media/journalists on combatting disinformation, misinformation and malign influences and the role of media in this effort. A.5 Performance Indicators Performance Indicators: # of organizations, media representatives and volunteers reached. # of subgrants issued. # of people reached via outreach events. # of data sources used in data collection and analysis # of reports generated # of media representatives/journalists receiving training # of media representatives/journalists reached with informational products. Competitive proposals must demonstrate the applicant’s ability to: tailor proposals toward Ukrainian audiences. implement all project activities, supported through these funds, in Ukraine. manage the award amount listed under Total Funding, page 1, or a greater amount based on previous experience managing federal awards. implement a Ukrainian-wide grants competition in countering disinformation. support sustainability of the award. create and include monitoring and evaluation plans. All applicants will be required to address A. Project Description in the Scope of Work attachment (see Section D.2.1.6). B. Federal Award Information Organizations can submit one application in response to the NOFO. If more than one application is submitted by an organization, only the first application received will be reviewed for eligibility and funding. The U.S. Government may: (a) reject any or all applications, (b) accept more than one application, and (c) waive irregularities in applications received. The U.S. Government may make award(s) based on initial applications received, without discussions or negotiations. Therefore, each initial application should contain the applicant's best terms from a cost and technical standpoint. The U.S. Government reserves the right to enter discussions with one or more applicants in order to obtain clarifications, additional detail, or to suggest refinements in the project description, budget, or other aspects of an application. U.S. Embassy Kyiv anticipates awarding a grant. The authority for this funding opportunity is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended (FAA). [To maximize the impact and sustainability of the award(s) that result from this NOFO, U.S. Embassy Kyiv retains the right to execute non-competitive continuation amendment(s). The total duration of any award, including potential non-competitive continuation amendments, shall not exceed 54 months, or four and a half years. Any non-competitive continuation is contingent on performance and pending availability of funds. A non-competitive continuation is not guaranteed, and the Department of State reserves the right to exercise or not to exercise this option.] C. Eligibility Information C.1 Eligible Applicants U.S. Embassy Kyiv welcomes applications from U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations subject to section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. tax code; foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO). Please see 2 CFR 200.307 for regulations regarding program income. C.2 Cost Sharing or Matching Providing cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not an eligibility factor or requirement for this NOFO and providing cost share will not result in a more favorable competitive ranking. C.3 Other Eligibility Criteria Applicants must have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with local in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders and have successfully administered similar projects. Applicants must have the ability to: focus efforts for Ukrainian audiences. implement all project activities in Ukraine. manage the award amount listed under Total Funding, page 1, or a greater amount based on previous experience managing federal awards. implement a Ukrainian-wide grants competition in countering disinformation. support sustainability of the award. create and include monitoring and evaluation plans. Any applicant listed on the Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and/or has a current debt to the U.S. government is not eligible to apply for an assistance award in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR,1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR,1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” Additionally, no entity or person listed on the Excluded Parties List System in SAM.gov can participate in any activities under an award. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Excluded Parties List System in SAM.gov to ensure that no ineligible entity or person is included in their application. To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (UEI), as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Applicants, including U.S. affiliates of international organizations must provide a valid Unique Entity Identification (UEI), and completed SAM.gov registration when submitting application on GRANTS.gov and U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s website (https://ua.usembassy.gov/) in response to this NOFO. Applicants that do not have a valid UEI and completed SAM.gov registration will NOT be eligible for consideration. Implementing partners/sub-recipient organizations are required to have a valid UEI number. D. Application and Submission Information D.1 Address to Request Application Package Applicants can find application forms and other materials needed to apply on GRANTS.gov (www.GRANTS.gov) and U.S. Embassy Kyiv’s website (https://ua.usembassy.gov/) under the announcement title “Ukraine: Civil Society Program to Counter Disinformation in Ukraine,” funding opportunity number “PAS-Ukraine-2022-12.” Please contact the U.S. Embassy Kyiv point of contact listed in Section G if requesting reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or for security reasons. Please note that reasonable accommodations do not include deadline extensions. See https://ua.usembassy.gov/uk/education-culture-uk/media-development-fund… for more information regarding the process to obtain required registrations.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KYIV Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Support for Distance English Language Education for Ukrainian Secondary Schools Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Ukraine-2022-13 Email address: KyivRELO@state.gov A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kyiv (PAS Kyiv) announces an open competition for proposals for cooperative agreements that foster the development of online English language learning and teaching in Ukraine. The grantee will provide assistance to the Ministry of Education and Science (MOES) in Ukraine to streamline the online English language teaching process in Ukrainian secondary schools and to support the Distance Education Model for Learning English. The Grantee will coordinate closely with administrators and curriculum specialists at MOES to address the following needs: develop a new online English language teaching content; provide technical and software support and advice; and train in-service teachers in implementing the content. As appropriate, a U.S. English Language Specialist may support this project through advising and training. The work is expected to impact Ukrainian students learning online. Program Objectives: 1. Improve English language education for Ukrainians, including education delivered virtually and in blended formats. 2. Build capacity of Ministry of Education and Science in Ukraine to offer high-quality online education for Ukrainian secondary students. 3. Strengthen ties between the United States and Ukraine through collaborative activities and products that promote mutual understanding and democratic values. Participants and Audiences: · The grantee will be expected to work closely with Ukrainian MOES administrators and curriculum specialists, as well as English language teachers in Ukraine. · The activities will directly inform the work of Ukrainian teacher trainers, teachers, and students. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: September 25, 2022 to December 31, 2023 Number of awards anticipated: one Total available funding: $175,000, pending the availability of funds Type of Funding: FY22 Foreign Assistance Funds Anticipated program start date: September 25, 2022 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement In a cooperative agreement, PAS Kyiv is substantially involved in program activities above and beyond routine monitoring. The Embassy will identify and work closely with partners to carry out the activities, serving as the main conduit of information to the Ukrainian organizations and partners. The Embassy will also be responsible for monitoring the activity and representing the U.S. Government during the course of the programming. In addition, PAS Kyiv will: • provide guidance and feedback on the topics for the professional development program; • advise in the selection of participating instructors; • provide feedback at regular intervals and upon program completion. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed on or before December 31, 2023 The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: Ukrainian and U.S. non-commercial organizations (both Public and Private) are eligible to apply. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations must meet the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3). 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is encouraged, but there is no requirement for cost sharing or matching funds for this competition. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D for information on how to obtain these registrations. a) Technical Eligibility: All proposals must comply with the requirements and guidance included in this NOFO. Not following the guidance will result in the proposal being declared technically ineligible and given no further consideration in the review process. b) Eligible applicants may not submit more than one proposal in this competition. If more than one proposal is received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declared technically ineligible and will receive no further consideration in the review process. Please note: Applicant organizations are defined by their legal name, and EIN number as stated on their completed SF-424 and additional supporting documentation outlined in the PSI document. c) Taxes: Successful applicants are responsible for complying with all applicable tax treaties and federal, state and local laws on tax withholding and reporting for project participants. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Address to Request Application Package Interested applicants may request the full text of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) via email to KyivRELO@state.gov. The NOFO may also be found on www.grants.gov as well as the website of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv: https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/regional-english-language-of…

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Kyiv (PAS Kyiv) announces an opencompetition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to administer the FY2022-2023 Professional Development for Instructors for Preservice Teachers grant. The granteefacilitates preservice teacher educators’ professional development, to include regular onlinetraining and a short-term exchange to the United States. Please carefully follow all instructionsbelow.Award recipients will consult closely with PAS Kyiv throughout the development,implementation, and evaluation of the program. The grantee will be responsible for providing ahigh-quality, coherent online professional development program for selected instructors atpedagogical colleges and universities in Ukraine, to be accompanied by an approximately 3-week professional exchange trip to the United States offered to a subset of participatinginstructors (8-10). The professional development will address effective methods of training newEnglish language teachers; observation and feedback techniques for preservice teachers; bestpractices for hybrid and virtual teacher education; and training teachers to incorporate social-emotional learning. The exchange trip should provide Ukrainian teacher educators anopportunity to interact with U.S. teacher education programs. The grantee will provide logisticalsupport during the exchange, including travel and program support, as well as all kinds ofsupport needed to make the programs successful, as directed by PAS Kyiv. The grantee willimplement virtual follow-up activities to help participants adapt and apply lessons learned duringthe exchange experience. The Grantee will be required to provide the Embassy with programaccount records on a regular basis.Priority Region: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv will advise on priority pedagogical colleges anduniversities.Program Objectives:1. Provide professional development opportunities for instructors for preservice Englishlanguage teachers at pedagogical colleges and universities.2. Strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Ukraine throughactivities, information sharing, and experiences between American experts and targetaudiences that increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States andUkraine.3. Build capacity of Ukrainian pedagogical colleges and universities through long-term, self-sustaining relationships and institutional linkages between American and Ukrainian individualsand organizations.The goal of this program is to provide space for dialogue between the peoples of bothcountries and foster American engagement with a wide range of Ukrainian audiences throughEnglish language teaching and learning.Participants and Audiences:Ukrainian instructors of methodology for preservice English language teachers in Ukraine;approximately 30 instructors will be audience for online professional development, of whichapproximately 10-12 will participate in the exchange.B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATIONLength of performance period: October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023Number of awards anticipated: oneTotal available funding: $300,000, pending the availability of fundsType of Funding: FY22 Foreign Assistance FundsAnticipated program start date: October 1, 2022This notice is subject to availability of funding.Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreementIn a cooperative agreement, PAS Kyiv is substantially involved in program activities aboveand beyond routine monitoring. The Embassy will identify and work closely with partners tocarry out the activities, serving as the main conduit of information to the Ukrainian organizationsand partners. The Embassy will also be responsible for monitoring the activity and representingthe U.S. Government during the course of the programming. In addition, PAS Kyiv will:• provide guidance and feedback on the topics for the professional development program;• advise in the selection of participating instructors• provide feedback at regular intervals and upon program completion.Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in December 31, 2023The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under theseawards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability offunds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would bein the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. non-commercial organizations andacademic institutions (both Public and Private) are eligible to apply. U.S. public and private non-profit organizations must meet the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26USC 501(c)(3).2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged, but there is not requirement for cost sharing or matching funds forthis competition.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsIn order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration onwww.SAM.gov. Please see Section D for information on how to obtain these registrations.a) Technical Eligibility: All proposals must comply with the requirements and guidanceincluded in this NOFO. Not following the guidance will result in the proposal being declaredtechnically ineligible and given no further consideration in the review process.b) Eligible applicants may not submit more than one proposal in this competition.If more than one proposal is received from the same applicant, all submissions will be declaredtechnically ineligible and will receive no further consideration in the review process.Please note: Applicant organizations are defined by their legal name, and EIN number as statedon their completed SF-424 and additional supporting documentation outlined in the PSIdocument.c) Taxes: Successful applicants are responsible for complying with all applicable tax treaties andfederal, state and local laws on tax withholding and reporting for project participants.D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION1. Address to Request Application PackageInterested applicants may request the full text of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) viaemail to KyivRELO@state.gov. The NOFO may also be found on www.grants.gov as well as thewebsite of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv: https://ua.usembassy.gov/education-culture/Applicants may also request a NOFO in writing to: Grants Team, Public Affairs Section, U.S.Embassy Kyiv, Public Affairs Section, 4, Igor Sikorsky Street, Kyiv 041122. Content and Form of Application SubmissionPlease follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of thisannouncement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.Content of ApplicationPlease ensure: The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity All documents are in English All budgets are in U.S. dollars All pages are numbered All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font, with1-inch margins.The following documents are required:1. Mandatory application forms SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) See https://ua.usembassy.gov/uk/education-culture-uk/media-development-fund… formore information regarding the process to obtain required registrations.2. Summary Page: Cover sheet stating the applicant name and organization, proposal date,program title, program period proposed start and end date, and brief purpose of the program.3. Proposal (4-page maximum): The applicant must include all the items below. The proposalshould contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with the topic would understandexactly what the applicant wants to do. The narrative should detail the applicant’s experience andorganizational capability in carrying out the facilitation of exchange program logistics. Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, includingprogram objectives and anticipated impact. Introduction to the Organization applying: A description of past and presentoperations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on allprevious grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies. This sectionshould also address the organization’s knowledge of the Ukrainian legal and politicalenvironment as it relates to cultural and professional exchanges. Problem Statement: Clear, concise and well-supported statement of the problem to beaddressed and why the proposed program is needed Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended toachieve. The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to thegoals. These should be achievable and measurable. Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve theobjectives. Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work tosolve the stated problem and achieve the goal. Include a logic model as appropriate. Proposed Program Schedule and Timeline: The proposed timeline for the programactivities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnelinvolved in the program. Please provide as much detail about proposed personnel aspossible, such as prior places worked, connections to exchange program management,and their readiness to work on this project. Please list where they will work and whatproportion of their time will be used in support of this program? Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizationsand sub-awardees. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successfulgrants. Throughout the time-frame of the grant, how will the activities be monitored toensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated tomake sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? Future Funding or Sustainability Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyondthe grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.BudgetThe budget should outline the administrative costs involved in carrying out the online andexchange activities. For example, the proposal should indicate the anticipated administrativecosts for hiring and maintaining staff who will make travel arrangements for Ukrainian exchangeparticipants, building a landing page, and the other tasks outlined in this notice of funding. Thebudget should also include the costs for participant travel as part of the exchange experience.Please note that the number of participants to be supported is estimated. Final number ofparticipants will be determined in consultation with the Embassy. During the administration ofthe program, actual costs of exchange participant travel must be used, not estimates submitted onthe budget.4. Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separatesheet of paper to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See section H. OtherInformation: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.5. Attachments: 1-page CV or resume of key personnel who are proposed for the program. Letters of support from program partners describing the roles and responsibilities of eachpartner (if applicable) If your organization has a NICRA and includes NICRA charges in the budget, your latestNICRA should be included as a PDF file. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov)Required Registrations: Any applicant listed on the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) inthe System for Award Management (SAM) is not eligible to apply for an assistance award inaccordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment andSuspension.” Additionally, no entity listed on the EPLS can participate in any activities under anaward. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the EPLS in SAM to ensure that noineligible entity is included.All organizations applying to receive Federal assistance must have a CCR (NCAGE) number,and an active account with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before an award canbe made.Step 1: Apply for a NCAGE number (these can be completed simultaneously)NCAGE application. Application page here:https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspxInstructio… for the NCAGE application process:https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/Docs/US%20Instructions%20for%… NCAGE help from within the U.S., call 1-888-227-2423For NCAGE help from outside the U.S., call 1-269-961-7766 Email NCAGE@dlis.dla.mil forany problems in getting an NCAGE code.Step 2: After receiving the NCAGE Code, proceed to register in SAM.gov by logging onto:https://www.sam.gov SAM registration must be renewed annually.Note that SAM registration are free of charge!You may start getting emails from commercial companies offering to process or extendregistration for you at extra fee. It is in your organization’s discretion to choose the way ofprocessing these registrations. U.S. Government does not commit to reimburse you these costs.Submission Dates and TimesApplications are due no later than July 11, 2022Funding Restrictions: Please note that award funds cannot be used for alcoholic beverages.a) Indirect Charges: An organization with a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)from a cognizant (primary) federal government agency should include a copy of the cost-rateagreement. Applicants should indicate in the proposal budget how the rate is applied and if anyof the rate will be cost-shared. Organizations claiming indirect costs should have an establishedNICRA. If sub-grantees are claiming indirect costs, they should have an established NICRA thatis also submitted with the proposal package. If your organization does not have a NICRA, andthe proposal budget has a line item for indirect cost charges, those indirect charges may notexceed 10%.b) Pre-award Costs: Any costs incurred prior to the award start date in the Federal Notice ofAward are incurred at the recipient’s own risk. Approval of these costs require authorization ofthe Grants Officer to be considered allowable, will only be considered on a case-by-case basis,and will only be authorized in extraordinary circumstances. Applicants should assume that anycosts incurred before the start date on the Federal Notice of Award will not be authorized.

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Kyiv of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Ukraine Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv announces the 2nd round of the 2022 Alumni Small Grants Program. Subject to availability of funds, the Embassy will award small grants as described below to alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchanges and training programs. The program seeks to encourage alumni networking, professional development, and civic involvement by supporting alumni-initiated projects that support civil society involvement in Ukraine’s reform efforts, encourage tolerance and integration of marginalized or displaced populations, and celebrate the strong links between the people of the United States and the people of Ukraine. With funding support from the Alumni Small Grants Program, the U.S. government seeks to support alumni initiatives with special focus on projects aimed at mitigating the impacts of Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. Specific thematic priorities are described in detail below. Alumni may apply for grants for the following purposes: · To implement projects that advocate Ukraine’s transition to a prosperous, unified, and democratic state, and support European integration. · To support efforts aimed at the restoration of peace and security in Ukraine, enhance the sense of national unity and cohesion, as well as promote conflict resolution. · To conduct projects that encourage public participation, discussion and community problem solving, support recovery and reconstruction reform initiatives at local level. · To provide support to vulnerable populations (IDPs, veterans, people with disabilities). · To counter malign influences, Russian propaganda and disinformation, increase citizen resilience to propaganda and disinformation through promoting media literacy and cyber hygiene. · To promote youth empowerment, leadership programs, and volunteer activities. · To conduct projects that enhance reforms in education, including civic education. · To conduct projects that support English learning and teaching. · To support alumni association events or alumni networking opportunities. · To support alumni activities that strengthen links with Ukraine’s Window on America network. · To organize training programs or conferences for professional colleagues and/or other alumni. Participants and Audiences: Individual Ukrainian citizens and Ukrainian registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply if they meet the criteria listed in paragraph C. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: up to 12 months. Proposed projects should have a proposed start date no earlier than July 25, 2022, and no later than September 20, 2022. Number of awards anticipated: depends on amount and quality of proposals. Award amounts: maximum of $5,000 for individuals and $ 50,000 for organization (average amount of funding up to $ 25,000 for organizations) Total available funding: $225, 000 Type of Funding: FY22/Foreign Assistance Act Anticipated program start date: May 25, 2022 Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 2022-2023. 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 expects interested applicants to submit their proposal with a virtual option in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The proposal may be based on “business as usual” environments, where international travel, large public gatherings, and other programming parameters are unaffected by public health constraints; however, it should include your ideas on how to execute the desired project goals in a manner that accounts for restrictions on public gatherings and travel, as well as public health concerns. C. ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations and individuals are eligible to apply. Individuals: Any Ukrainian citizen, with permanent residency in Ukraine, who is an alumnus or alumna of one or more of the following U.S. Government-funded exchange and training programs is eligible to apply. · Programs funded by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, including the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), Global UGRAD, Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Exchange Program, Fulbright Exchanges, Teacher Exchanges, International Visitor Leadership Exchange Program, and the Professional Fellows Program, others. · Participants of other State Department-funded programs, such as press tours and tech camps. · Exchange and training programs funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (such as the Faculty Exchange Program), and the Department of Commerce, including SABIT training, others. · The Open World Leadership Program, funded by the U.S. Library of Congress. Organizations: A registered Ukrainian non-governmental, non-profit organization is eligible if: 1) An individual U.S. government exchange program alumnus or alumna is a member, and 2) That exchange program participant will have a significant role in the planning and implementation of the project to be supported with Alumni Small Grant Program funds. 3) Groups with a clear connection to U.S. government alumni networking, such as alumni associations, are also eligible. Individuals and Organizations Not Eligible to Apply: U.S. and third-country organizations or individuals are not eligible. Ukrainian citizens who are U.S. exchange alumni but who are not permanent residents of Ukraine are not eligible. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is strongly encouraged; however, it is not a requirement of an application in response to this funding announcement. Applicants may provide in-kind contributions and/or coordinate funding with other donors. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) as the primary means of entity identification for Federal awards government-wide. Individuals are not required to have a unique entity identifier or be registered in SAM.gov. See Section D 3 below for more information regarding the process to obtain required registrations. D. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION 1. Address to Request Application Package Applications may be found at https://ua.usembassy.gov/uk/education-culture-uk/exchange-programs-uk/a….