Opportunity Information: Apply for SCS 800 19 GR 001 WHA 041019
The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) called "Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement" to support projects that help improve how government institutions serve the public when they work alongside civil society organizations. The overall purpose is to strengthen governance by making government more effective, more accountable, and better able to deliver services, especially in ways that reach communities that are vulnerable, marginalized, or geographically underserved. The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Costa Rica, as a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number SCS 800 19 GR 001 WHA 041019).
Funding is planned at up to $750,000 total across all awards, depending on the availability of funds. The program expects to make about five awards, with an award ceiling of $250,000 per grant. Projects are expected to last no more than two years, and the anticipated start date listed is September 30, 2019. The announcement also makes clear that the Department of State is not obligated to fund any proposal, even if applications are submitted that meet the requirements.
This opportunity is tied to broader U.S. policy goals under the U.S. Strategy for Central America and the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). In practical terms, the strategy links governance improvements with related priorities such as promoting prosperity, enhancing security, and improving governance across the Central American region (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama). The rationale in the NOFO is that stronger institutions are a key part of countering organized crime, supporting the rule of law, and protecting human rights. The description also situates institution-building alongside prevention-focused efforts (such as steering at-risk youth away from gangs and crime) and community policing approaches that involve local communities in citizen security.
Applicants are expected to propose an implementation strategy aligned with the objective of "Strong, Capable and Accountable Governments through Governance." The Embassy is looking for proposals where civil society organizations work directly with government counterparts (central, local, or municipal) to improve the delivery and quality of government services. A notable emphasis is placed on improving services for vulnerable and/or marginalized populations and prioritizing work in Costa Rica outside of the Central Valley, indicating an interest in reaching communities that may have fewer resources or less access to high-quality public services.
Another core theme is accountability. Beyond improving services, proposals should strengthen citizens' ability to hold government accountable for meeting its responsibilities. While the NOFO text provided does not list specific activities, this framing typically points toward projects that improve transparency, support community participation in decision-making, strengthen feedback and oversight mechanisms, or build capacity for civil society to monitor service delivery and advocate for improvements in coordination with authorities.
Eligibility is open to a range of organizations, including U.S. non-profit/non-governmental organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, non-U.S.-based NGOs, and both U.S. and non-U.S. public or private institutions of higher education. Key dates included in the announcement are a question deadline of May 10, 2019 (11:59 PM Costa Rica time) and an application submission deadline of June 9, 2019 (11:59 PM Costa Rica time), with the NOFO originally created on April 9, 2019.Apply for SCS 800 19 GR 001 WHA 041019
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Costa Rica 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 Government through Civil Society Engagement" 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 Apr 09, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 09, 2019 Deadline for Receipt of Questions May 10, 2019 at 1159 PM Central Standard Time (Costa Rica) Closing for Submission of Applications June 9, 2019 at 1159 PM Central Standard Time (Costa Rica). (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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