Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS DAR 2020
The Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS DAR 2020) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tanzania, run through the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam. It invites proposals for projects that strengthen educational and cultural engagement and deepen mutual understanding between the United States and Tanzania. In practical terms, the Embassy is looking for initiatives that help develop Tanzania's future leaders, build the capacity of Tanzanian institutions, and expand public awareness of shared U.S. and Tanzanian values through programming that connects people, ideas, and institutions across both countries.
A central theme in the announcement is inclusion and representation. The Embassy states that it wants its grantmaking to reflect the diversity of U.S. society and communities abroad, and it explicitly encourages the participation of people and groups that have traditionally been underrepresented. The opportunity is described as open regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and it emphasizes a commitment to fairness, equity, and inclusion. Proposals that demonstrate intentional outreach to diverse audiences and credible plans for participation from underrepresented communities are clearly aligned with these priorities.
The application window is rolling, meaning proposals can be submitted at any time up to the closing date of June 30, 2020. Funding decisions are subject to availability of funds. The award ceiling is listed as $25,000, though the notice notes that most awards will be smaller. The Embassy anticipated making around 10 awards, but that number can vary depending on funding levels and proposal quality. Because awards are competitive and funds are limited, proposals that are sharply focused, realistic in scope, and clearly tied to the Embassy's educational and cultural objectives are likely to be more competitive than broad or loosely defined concepts.
The notice also spells out what it will not fund. It will not consider requests that primarily support individual or group research projects, help cover costs for study abroad, or fund social welfare projects. It also excludes partisan or political party activity, religious activity, and trade or other commercial activity. Put simply, this grant is meant for public diplomacy style programming, not academic research funding, scholarships, direct social services, political organizing, religious programming, or business development.
Selection criteria focus on both substance and execution. Applications will be evaluated based on the topic, how clearly the goals are formulated, who the target group is, and the ability of the applicant (individual or organization) to successfully carry out the proposed activities. The Embassy encourages cost-sharing, which can strengthen an application by showing commitment and expanding the program's reach. It also encourages involving alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs in designing and implementing the project, reflecting a preference for leveraging existing U.S.-Tanzania exchange networks and building on prior public diplomacy investments. Applicants are expected to be transparent about other likely funding sources and explain how those resources fit into the overall project budget.
On the administrative side, the award is handled formally by a Grants Officer at the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam. If selected, the recipient receives an assistance award agreement by email, and that written agreement is the controlling document for the grant. A key compliance point is that recipients may only begin incurring program expenses on or after the start date stated in the signed award document; costs incurred before that date generally are not authorized. The notice also clarifies that selection for funding does not create any promise of future support. Additional funding, extensions, or renewals are not guaranteed and would be entirely at the Grants Officer's discretion.
Finally, the notice makes standard federal disclaimers: publishing the funding opportunity does not commit the U.S. government to make an award, does not reimburse applicants for proposal preparation costs, and the Embassy can reject any or all proposals. If an award is made, recipients will be required to submit both financial and programmatic reports, with the frequency and format specified in the award document. This means applicants should be prepared to track spending carefully and document program results, outputs, and outcomes in a way that meets U.S. government reporting expectations.Apply for DOS DAR 2020
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tanzania in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement" 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 Feb 07, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2020. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS DAR 2020)
What is the DOS DAR 2020 Annual Program Statement?
DOS DAR 2020 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Tanzania, administered through the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam. It invites proposals for projects that strengthen educational and cultural engagement and deepen mutual understanding between the United States and Tanzania.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support public diplomacy-style programming that connects people, ideas, and institutions across the United States and Tanzania. The Embassy is looking for initiatives that develop Tanzania's future leaders, build the capacity of Tanzanian institutions, and expand public awareness of shared U.S. and Tanzanian values.
What kinds of projects are a strong fit for this opportunity?
Projects are a strong fit when they are educational and/or cultural in nature and clearly designed to deepen U.S.-Tanzania mutual understanding. The opportunity highlights leadership development, institutional capacity building, and programs that broaden awareness of shared values through engagement and exchange-oriented activities.
What is the grantmaking theme related to inclusion and representation?
Inclusion and representation are central themes. The Embassy states it wants its grantmaking to reflect the diversity of U.S. society and communities abroad and explicitly encourages participation from people and groups that have traditionally been underrepresented.
Who is encouraged to participate under the inclusion and equity priorities?
The opportunity is described as open regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Proposals that show intentional outreach to diverse audiences and credible plans to include underrepresented communities align closely with these priorities.
Is the application period rolling or is there a single deadline?
The application window is rolling, meaning proposals can be submitted at any time up to the closing date.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The closing date stated in the opportunity is June 30, 2020.
Are funding decisions guaranteed if a proposal is submitted before the deadline?
No. Funding decisions are subject to availability of funds, and the notice includes standard federal disclaimers that publishing the opportunity does not commit the U.S. government to make an award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
Are most awards expected to be at the maximum amount?
No. The notice states that most awards will be smaller than the $25,000 ceiling.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipated making around 10 awards, but that number can vary depending on funding levels and proposal quality.
What does the Embassy say about competitiveness and proposal focus?
Awards are competitive and funds are limited. The notice suggests proposals are likely to be more competitive when they are sharply focused, realistic in scope, and clearly tied to the Embassy's educational and cultural objectives, rather than broad or loosely defined concepts.
What types of activities will not be funded?
The notice lists several exclusions. It will not consider requests that primarily support individual or group research projects, help cover costs for study abroad, or fund social welfare projects. It also excludes partisan or political party activity, religious activity, and trade or other commercial activity.
Can this grant be used to fund academic or field research?
No. Requests that primarily support individual or group research projects are not considered under this opportunity.
Can this grant be used for study abroad costs or scholarships?
No. The notice states it will not consider requests that help cover costs for study abroad.
Does this opportunity fund social welfare or direct social services projects?
No. Social welfare projects are specifically listed among activities that will not be funded.
Are political or partisan activities eligible?
No. Partisan or political party activity is excluded.
Are religious programs eligible for funding?
No. Religious activity is excluded under the stated funding restrictions.
Can the grant be used for business development, trade promotion, or commercial activity?
No. Trade or other commercial activity is excluded.
How will proposals be evaluated?
Selection criteria focus on both substance and execution. Applications will be evaluated based on the topic, how clearly the goals are formulated, who the target group is, and the ability of the applicant (individual or organization) to successfully carry out the proposed activities.
Does the Embassy encourage cost-sharing?
Yes. Cost-sharing is encouraged and can strengthen an application by demonstrating commitment and expanding the program's reach.
Does the opportunity encourage involvement of exchange program alumni?
Yes. The Embassy encourages involving alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs in designing and implementing the project, indicating a preference for leveraging existing U.S.-Tanzania exchange networks and building on prior public diplomacy investments.
Do applicants need to disclose other funding sources?
Yes. Applicants are expected to be transparent about other likely funding sources and explain how those resources fit into the overall project budget.
Who administers and finalizes the award at the Embassy?
The award is handled formally by a Grants Officer at the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam.
How will selected applicants receive the award agreement?
If selected, the recipient receives an assistance award agreement by email.
What document controls the terms of the grant if an award is made?
The written assistance award agreement is the controlling document for the grant.
When can a recipient begin spending grant funds?
Recipients may only begin incurring program expenses on or after the start date stated in the signed award document. Costs incurred before that date generally are not authorized.
Does receiving an award guarantee future funding, extensions, or renewals?
No. The notice clarifies that selection for funding does not create any promise of future support. Additional funding, extensions, or renewals are not guaranteed and would be entirely at the Grants Officer's discretion.
Will applicants be reimbursed for proposal preparation costs?
No. The opportunity includes a standard disclaimer that the U.S. government does not reimburse applicants for proposal preparation costs.
Can the Embassy reject proposals even if they meet the basic goals?
Yes. The notice states the Embassy can reject any or all proposals.
What reporting requirements apply if an award is made?
Recipients will be required to submit both financial and programmatic reports. The frequency and format will be specified in the award document.
What level of documentation should applicants expect to maintain during implementation?
Recipients should be prepared to track spending carefully and document program results, outputs, and outcomes in a way that meets U.S. government reporting expectations, as reflected in the reporting requirements described in the award agreement.
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