U.S. Embassy Managua Annual Program Statement

Overview

U.S. Embassy Managua of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for funding to carry out a project that advances U.S. public diplomacy priorities and reinforces ties between the people of the United States and Nicaragua.

The U.S. Department of State provides funding for well-conceived projects that support U.S. Embassy Managua’s strategic priorities in Nicaragua. All proposed projects should include a clear U.S. element that will promote increased understanding of the United States among the Nicaraguan public. They may include U.S. expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Proposals should address one or more of the following priority program objectives:

• Promoting Information Integrity- Projects that counter information manipulation by malign actors, strengthen Nicaragua’s independent media sector, increase the public’s access to credible information, and/or improve media and digital literacy for the Nicaraguan people. 
• Fostering Economic Prosperity and Opportunities at Home- Projects that promote economic growth, tackle barriers to inclusive economic participation, and/or provide youth, women, and marginalized populations the skills, education, and resources to contribute to the economy. 
• Encouraging safe and legal migration- Projects that decelerate irregular migration and increase public awareness of legal migration pathways.

The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise 1-4 page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate projects idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal and will not result in a federal assistance award at this step.

Length of performance period: Up to 12 months
Anticipated project start date: August 1, 2025
Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less, with limited exceptions.