Opportunity Information: Apply for S PM070 23 GR 501
The U.S. Embassy in Panama City is offering grant funding under a Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama." The program is designed to support democratic institutions, improve accountability, and strengthen good governance in Panama. Funding comes from up to USD 1,000,000 in FY 2022 Economic Support Funds (ESF), with projects expected to run for about 18 to 24 months. The Embassy anticipated an activity start date of September 30, 2023, and planned to make at least two awards and no more than four awards. Based on the stated award ceiling of USD 500,000, individual grants are expected to be up to that amount, with final award sizes determined by the Embassy.
The NOFO is aligned with Pillar II of the U.S. Root Causes Strategy (RCS), which focuses on combating corruption, strengthening democratic governance, and advancing the rule of law. Proposals are expected to translate those priorities into practical activities that improve how governance works in Panama and how public resources are managed. Applicants can propose projects that address one or multiple objectives, but each proposal must meet at least one sub-objective tied to the objectives described in the NOFO's project description section.
The Embassy highlights three main program objectives. First, projects may aim to promote transparency and anti-corruption efforts, which could include initiatives that increase access to information, improve oversight, or reduce opportunities for misuse of power. Second, projects may focus on strengthening democratic institutions to improve governance and the rule of law, meaning efforts that help institutions function more effectively, transparently, and credibly within their legal mandates. Third, projects may support more efficient management of government resources, emphasizing better planning, budgeting, procurement, monitoring, or other approaches that reduce waste and improve public sector performance.
There are also clear restrictions on how funds can be used. This NOFO does not allow funding for law enforcement activities, training members of law enforcement, or providing social services. In other words, projects need to stay focused on governance, transparency, accountability, institutional strengthening, and public resource management rather than policing, security-force capacity building, or direct service delivery.
Eligibility is broad but defined. Applicants may include U.S.-based or overseas-based NGOs, public international organizations, educational institutions, and other qualified organizations that can respond quickly and mobilize on a short timeline. Consortia are allowed as long as one organization serves as the lead applicant. The Embassy strongly encourages U.S. and international organizations to partner with a Panamanian NGO as a sub-grantee, signaling a preference for proposals that include local implementation capacity and local ownership.
All applicants must have an active registration in SAM.gov, which is a standard U.S. government requirement for receiving federal awards. Applications must be submitted through the required channels with the mandated federal forms and supporting documents. The required application package includes a cover sheet, table of contents, executive summary, proposal narrative, budget narrative, and a detailed line-item budget. It also requires completed and signed SF-424 and SF-424A forms, and submission of SF-424B through Grants.gov. Additional required attachments include organizational capability information, a performance monitoring plan (PMP), resumes of key personnel, proof of legal status, and a letter of support from any government agency or agencies that have agreed to serve as project partners. The NOFO notes that official templates and forms are available in the related documents section of the funding announcement.
The submission deadline for applications was Friday, May 10, 2023, at 11:59 PM EDT (10:59 PM Panama time). The opportunity is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Panama, and is a discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number S PM070 23 GR 501; CFDA 19.750). The Embassy also explicitly reserves the right to fund any, all, or none of the submitted applications and to decide the final funding levels for any selected awards. For questions, the point of contact listed is PanamaGrants@state.gov.Apply for S PM070 23 GR 501
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Panama in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.750.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 09, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2023 N/A. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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