The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out three separate professional development seminars for the alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs during Calendar 2020 as part of post’s new “80 Years of Exchanges” initiative. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The Public Affairs Office invites proposals to organize and implement seven Alumni professional development seminars on three separate subjects: leadership, project management, and digital engagement. Leadership—Three day-long seminars in Rabat, Fes, and Tangier in early April will teach Moroccan alumni (both young alumni and more established professionals) how to be more effective leaders. Each seminar will engage approximately 30 participants. The seminars will be led by a visiting American speaker and other Moroccan alumni trainers identified by the Public Affairs Office and the grantee. The grantee will develop the program for each seminar and provide logistical support, including transportation or reimbursement to cover travel and accommodation (as needed) for program participants, renting a conference space, furnishing meals and coffee breaks, and any necessary supplies. The Public Affairs Office will cover travel and logistics for the U.S. Speaker. The grantee will work with the Public Affairs Office to design the seminar program, identify the Moroccan trainers, and recruit the participants. Project Management—A day-long seminar in early July will teach approximately 30 Moroccan alumni (both young alumni and more established professionals) the best practices of project management. This seminar will be led by Moroccan alumni who are professional project management trainers or who run local or international NGOs. The grantee will develop the program for each seminar and provide logistical support, including renting a conference space, providing for meals and coffee breaks, and any necessary supplies. There will be no travel expenses provided to participants for this seminar. The grantee will work with the Public Affairs Office to design the seminar program, identify the Moroccan trainers, and recruit the participants. Digital Engagement—Three one-day seminars in October in Casablanca, Marrakech, and Agadir will teach Moroccan alumni (both young alumni and more established professionals) how to more effectively communicate using digital platforms. Each seminar will engage approximately 30 alumni. This seminar will feature a U.S. Speaker, as well as Moroccan trainers who are experts in social media and digital marketing. The grantee will develop the program for each seminar, and provide logistical support including transportation arrangements or reimbursement to cover travel (as needed) and accommodation for participants, renting a conference space, providing for meals and coffee breaks, and any necessary supplies. The Public Affairs Office will cover travel and logistics for the U.S. Speaker. The grantee will work with the Public Affairs Office to design the program and recruit the participants. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months, renewable for up to 3 years Number of awards anticipated: one award Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $20,000 to a maximum of $40,000 Total available funding: $40,000.00 Type of Funding: FY20 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated program start date: Spring 2020 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement. The Public Affairs Office will be actively involved in the award’s implementation. The Public Affairs Office will provide input on the process of selecting workshop participants, as well as approving the final invitees; Public Affairs will provide input on the program and speakers of each workshop; and will consult with the awardee on venues and other logistical details. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Applications are due by Saturday, February 29, 2020. The proposal budget should be $20,000 to $40,000. Must complete DUNS, NCAGE and Sam registration. The project should not have an intended start date before March 15, 2020. All proposals must adhere to the policy explained in the 80 Years of Exchanges Training Program Implementation NOFO including the “eligibility requirements.” Please review these requirements carefully. Proposal Package: 1- The Project Narrative (DOC 47 KB) 2- The Budget Proposal (XLSX 22 KB) 3- SF424 (Application for Federal Assistance – Must be signed) (PDF 265 KB) 4- SF424A (Budget Information) (PDF 1 MB) 5- SF424B (Assurances – Must be signed) (PDF 70 KB) 6- NGO proof of local registration. 7- NGO banking info-Rib certificate Send the whole package to
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