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The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions. The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and Accelerating STEM and Climate Ambitions, including, but not limited to: Programs that raise awareness about space and satellite technology, space exploration, biotechnology, green technology, clean energy, climate change, or the climate crisis. This could include educational programs for young people, trainings for educators, public debates, exhibits, etc. Educational programs with a focus on interactive STEM skills, such as computer programming, coding, and robotics, or programs about the importance of protecting the environment, clean air and water and sustainability measures. Projects that share American best practices in STEM and space research, climate change, sustainability, renewables, environmental protection, or biotechnology by bringing U.S. experts to engage with Luxembourg audiences. All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship. Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov .

The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Advancing Diversity and Inclusion. The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing Diversity and Inclusion, including, but not limited to: Programs that address common challenges and share best practices around creating a more effective, equitable, and inclusive society. Programs focused on combatting systemic racism and discrimination and sharing best practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors. Programs bolstering access to higher education, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and careers, and with an emphasis on greater inclusion for women, people of color, persons with disabilities and other marginalized/minority groups. All programs must engage Luxembourg audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S. citizenship. Please review the complete NOFO on the Funding Opportunities page on our website: https://lu.usembassy.gov/grants-program/ or in the related documents tab on the announcement on grants.gov for details on how to complete the Statement of Interest .

The Affordable Multifamily Financing program targets multifamily properties where at least 50% of the units are income restricted.

Like all of the programs highlighted on GoGreen Financing, the Affordable Multifamily Financing program is designed to encourage growth in private market lending and features a credit enhancement to help financing entities mitigate risk. It is designed to leverage and complement existing state and utility efforts to encourage affordable multifamily properties to install energy efficiency retrofits.

Property must receive electric and/or gas service from any of the following investor-owned utilities (IOU):

• Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E®)
• San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®)
• Southern California Edison (SCE®)
• Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®)

Africa Regional Services based in Paris (ARS) of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs announces an open competition for U.S. citizen individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to be considered for a small grant as a guest speaker, artist, STEAM expert, or athlete/coach to conduct outreach activities that enhance the understanding of the United States in sub–Saharan Africa. ARS Speakers generally give professional lectures, seminars, as well as artistic and cultural workshops and masterclasses or conduct athletic camps and trainings. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise one-page statement of interest, in English, designed to clearly communicate their area of expertise, credentials, and foreign language ability and attach a CV or resume. The SOI should include a description of the speaker’s presentation style, preferred audience, topics covered with a short outline, testimonials/brief endorsement, previous experience as a speaker and links to videos of presentation (if available). The purpose of the SOI is to allow applicants to submit their credentials for consideration of inclusion on ARS’ roster of available speakers who will collaborate with U.S. embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa to reach target audiences. The second step begins once a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants, are interviewed. Following the interview with the speaker team, successful applicants will be added to the roster. Successful applicants added to the roster will be contacted by the speaker team when a speaker request by an Africa-based U.S. embassy for a specific program match the applicant’s skills. Objectives Africa Regional Services is pleased to announce that funding is available for virtual, and in-person programs when health and safety conditions allow. This is a Statement of Interest outlining our priorities, themes, and the procedures for submitting your candidacy as a U.S. speaker. Programs must be led in French, Portuguese, Spanish or English. Speakers and artists demonstrate cultural cooperation between the U.S. and sub-Sahara Africa and indicate the strong transatlantic relationship of our people. Priority Program Areas 1. Foster Openness and Open Societies · Good Governance/Rule of Law/Transparency and Accountability · Journalism Skills and World Press Freedom News, and Media Business Management · Freedom of Expression/Citizen Journalism · NGO/Civic Leadership, Public Management · Youth Empowerment · Women’s Leadership · Disability Rights, Awareness and Inclusion · Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion 2. Deliver Democratic and Security Dividends · Preventing International Trafficking in Persons · Human Rights, LGBTQI+ · Countering Gender Based Violence · Countering Disinformation · Cybersecurity · Countering Violent Extremism 3. Advance Pandemic Recovery and Economic Opportunity · Health · Food Safety · Entrepreneurship and Innovation · Arts Entrepreneurship, Management · STEAM (science technology engineering arts and math) 4. Support Conservation, Climate Adaption, and Just Energy Transition · Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management · Energy Security · Wildlife Protection/Illegal fishing/Judicial Aspects of Wildlife Trafficking · Space Policy Participants and Audiences ARS in coordination with U.S. embassy public affairs sections in sub-Sahara Africa seek to engage the public, decision-makers, civil society leaders, and opinion-shapers at all levels of society with the goal of broadening support for, and understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values. 1. Eligible Applicants • American citizen individuals who can lead programs within their area of expertise in French, Portuguese, English or Spanish based in the U.S., Africa, Brazil and Europe • Proof of citizenship by U.S. passport; U.S. green card holders if part of a performing artist group For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements • Applicants may submit one SOI. • Individuals are required to have a Social Security Number in order to comply with Internal Revenue Services reporting requirements. Applicants should email their SOI and CV or resume to arsspeaker@state.gov APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION 1. Criteria Each SOI will be evaluated on a rolling basis and rated on level of subject matter expertise of the applicant, prior experience as a speaker or trainer, and language ability. Applicants must first submit a concise one-page statement of interest, in English, designed to clearly communicate their area of expertise, experience, credentials, and language ability. The SOI should include a description of the speaker’s presentation style, preferred audience, topics covered with a short outline, testimonials/brief endorsement, and links to videos of presentation (if available). Applicants must also attach a CV or resume. 2. Review and Selection Process A Grants Review Committee will evaluate all eligible SOIs. All eligible SOIs will be reviewed on a monthly basis. SOIs are reviewed individually against the criteria and not against competing SOIs. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. 3. Following the interview with the speaker team, successful applicants will be added to the roster. Successful applicants added to the roster will be contacted by the speaker team when a speaker request by an Africa-based U.S. embassy for a specific program match the applicant’s skills. FEDERAL AWARD ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION Terms and Conditions: Before submitting the SOI, applicants should review all the terms and conditions and required certifications which will apply if a full proposal application is requested and awarded, to ensure that they will be able to comply. These include: 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 600, and the Department of State Standard Terms and Conditions which are available at: https://www.state.gov/about-us-office-of-the-procurement-executive/. FEDERAL AWARDING AGENCY CONTACTS If you have any questions about the SOI application process, please contact: arsspeaker@state.gov

SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – U.S. Department of Agriculture – U.S. Department of Agriculture –Natural Resources Conservation Service Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: NRCS Technical Assistance and Outreach for FY2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-AL-CTA-22-NOFO0001182 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings on Sam.gov under 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation (CTA): 16 U.S.C. 590a-f, 590q. 10.904 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, 16 U.S.C. 1001-1009, 1012. 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq. 10.924 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP): 16 U.S.C. 3839aa-21 et seq. 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP): 16 U.S.C. 3865 et seq. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2022. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key technical services and outreach projects for Fiscal Year 2022. Proposals will be accepted for projects performed in Alabama. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2022 will be up to $600,000. Agreements awarded in pursuant to this NFO may be 1-5 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Alabama State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before applying via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 6, 2022. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.) Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 6, 2022 and expects to execute awards by July 15, 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $7,500.00 and the estimated funding ceiling is $60,000.00. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

The National Marine Fisheries Service is soliciting competitive applications for the fiscal year 2023 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program. Projects are being solicited to improve education and training on marine resource issues throughout the region and increase scientific education for marine-related professions among coastal community residents.

The Embassy of the United States in Chisinau announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to moldovagrants@state.gov by February 28, 2023. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AEIF provides alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. U.S. Embassy in Chisinau will accept projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: · Organizing alumni activities among the Moldovan diaspora to support the development of a globalized, highly skilled work force among Moldovan youth. · Promoting social integration and the respect of the rights of persons with disabilities. · Energy security. · Building connections across among alumni the Nistru river

The Embassy of the United States in Tbilisi announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements below. Exchange alumni interested in participating in AEIF 2023 should submit proposals to TbilisiGrants@state.gov with the subject line AEIF 2023 by February 24, 2023, 18:00. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AEIF provides alumni of U.S. sponsored and facilitated exchange programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. Since its inception in 2011, AEIF has funded nearly 500 alumni-led projects around the world through a competitive global competition. This year, AEIF 2023 will support the United States’ commitment to Georgia’s further integration with the West as a more democratic and stable country. US Embassy Tbilisi will accept public service projects proposed and managed by teams of at least two (2) alumni that support themes such as: ● Exposure to American culture and shared values, particularly for those in regions; ● Strengthen economic prosperity, promote innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and improve the digital economy; ● Reinforce democratic values; ● Community integration, inclusion, and tolerance-building; ● Skills building for women, youth, and people with disabilities; ● Supporting de-occupation and reconciliation; ● Projects that support cultural preservation in rural areas or in marginalized communities. AEIF projects must address at least one of the following: ● Bring alumni together from different exchange programs to build or expand an alumni network capable of working together on common interests and increase regional and global collaboration of alumni. ● Strengthen the relationship between alumni and the U.S. government to work together on activities that address mutual goals and challenges. ● Support alumni as they develop their leadership capacity and implement projects in their communities. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023) Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-GEO-23-002-01092023 Announcement posted: January 9, 2023 Closing date for applications: February 24, 2023, 18:00. Funding type: Grant. Fixed Amount Award. Cooperative Agreement. Expected size of individual awards: Between $5,000 to $35,000. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months timeframe or less. Expected start of the project should be September, 2023.

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown) announces an open call for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2023 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2023).

The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Georgian USG alumni for activities that support Georgia’s democratic development and Western integration. Grant proposals must support projects that address a tangible need in a community and have measurable outcomes. Applicants may develop partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including the public and/or private sector as well as local organizations, where applicable. Please note that basic education proposals should focus on strengthening public schools for grades 1-12 through teacher training and professional development or innovative programs for students including school libraries, science and language labs, and enrichment programs. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months timeframe or less. Expected start of the project should be 4 month after the program deadline. This notice is subject to availability of funding. 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 Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. The following documents are required: 1. Mandatory application forms • SF424I (Application for Federal Assistance – Individuals) • SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) • SF424B (Assurances – Non-Construction Programs) • Completed Alumni Application Form 2023. • CVs of applying alumni and the key personnel. • Letters of support from project partners describing the roles and responsibilities of each partner (if applicable) • Official permission letters, if required for project activities. Instructions (both in English and Georgian) for mandatory forms are available to download from the website with other documents. SF424 forms do not open in any internet browsers (chrome, internet explorer...). Please make sure to download the forms on your device, open via Adobe and click ‘enable all features’. RAR and ZIP files will not be accepted. If the size of the email exceeds 6MB, please make sure to send the required documents into separate emails. If two proposals are submitted, all mandatory documents need to be filled our separately for each project and be sent as separate packages. Funding Restrictions: Alumni Program does not support the following activities or costs, and the selection committee will deem applications involving any of these activities or costs ineligible: · Administrative staff salaries, office space, and operational expenses exceeding 30% of total requested amount. These types of costs are allowable only as they relate to specific project activities and are in accordance with grant guidelines. Salary or honoraria should be listed according to rate of pay and percentage of time spent on program-related activities. While salary expenses are permissible for indigenous personnel, payment of honoraria and other expenses for foreign experts will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. · Construction programs · Alcohol or entertainment (e.g. hiring DJ for closing ceremony) · “Contingency” or “miscellaneous” costs · Charitable or the provision of direct social services to a population · Support or opposition of political activity · Programs that support specific religious activities · Fund-raising campaigns · Venture capital, for-profit endeavors, or charging a fee for participation in the project · Individual scholarships · Personal development · Programs that duplicate existing programs · Food expenses exceeding 10% of total requested amount. When these costs cannot be supported by cost share, they should be clearly justified and limited to a maximum of 10 percent of the total award amount. This includes expenses associated with individual per diems for grant-related activities. Other Submission Requirements: Please submit your project proposals via electronic mail at TbilisiGrants@state.gov and include the program name (Alumni Program) in the subject line.