Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001195
This grant opportunity is offered by the Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay, under a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) authorized through the Fulbright-Hays Act (as amended). It is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant intended to support projects in Paraguay that help address corruption and impunity, problems that are described as widespread across society and intensified by transnational organized crime. The Embassy frames corruption as a major obstacle to strengthening security, improving institutions and democratic governance, and expanding economic opportunity and overall prosperity in Paraguay. In practical terms, the program is designed to respond to public demand for more institutionalized transparency and anti-corruption efforts by backing civil society organizations working in this space.
The core purpose of the funding is to strengthen citizen-driven accountability mechanisms and increase government responsiveness at both the local and national levels. The Embassy is looking for proposals that empower citizens, including youth, to participate in anti-corruption work in meaningful ways and to support efforts that reinforce the judicial system. The emphasis is not only on exposing corruption, but also on building sustained, repeatable ways for citizens to monitor government performance, demand answers, and create positive feedback loops where public input leads to improved government behavior and services over time.
The single highlighted funding priority is improving transparency and accountability in government by using public data and modern communications channels. Competitive proposals would typically center on tools and approaches such as open-data initiatives, public-facing online portals, and watchdog or reporting mechanisms that make government information easier to access and use. The opportunity also explicitly welcomes strategies that leverage social media, traditional media, and other public forums to inform, mobilize, and engage Paraguayan audiences, with citizens positioned as the center of governance processes. In other words, projects should be designed around public participation and oversight, not just internal technical fixes.
A key requirement is that projects must include "American content." In the Public Diplomacy context, that generally means proposals should incorporate a clear U.S. connection such as U.S. expertise, examples of U.S. approaches to transparency and accountability, American speakers or partner organizations, comparative lessons from U.S. governmental processes or civic practices, or programming that helps Paraguayan audiences better understand U.S. culture, society, the economy, political systems, governance processes, and civic values. The American component is not presented as optional; it is part of how the Embassy ties anti-corruption programming to its broader public diplomacy mission.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (and are not institutions of higher education). The opportunity lists a CFDA number of 19.040 and is categorized as a grant under "Other" funding activity (as clarified in the full notice). The award ceiling is $50,000, and the Embassy anticipated making two awards. The opportunity was created on July 31, 2023, with an original application closing date of August 31, 2023. Overall, the program is aimed at supporting practical, citizen-centered transparency and accountability initiatives in Paraguay that combine anti-corruption outcomes with a meaningful U.S. public diplomacy element.Apply for OFOP0001195
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Paraguay in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Asuncion, Paraguay Public Diplomacy, combating corruption through transparency and accountability" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2023. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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