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2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference
SUMMARY:
The U. S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS Philippines) of the U. S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are considering proposals for the operational and program development work for the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference.
Our funding goals, strategic themes, and processes for submitting grant proposals are all outlined in this notice.
Please read carefully and follow all instructions.
This notice is subject to the availability of funding.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PAS Philippines invites individuals, non-profit organizations, and non-government organizations to submit proposals to implement the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference.
The event is a three-day conference with representatives from American Spaces partner institutions.
The intent of this program is to bring together university leaders and American Corner staff members from across the country for a strategic planning session, networking, and capacity-building activities.
The Grantee will support the Embassy by fulfilling the logistical, travel, and administrative needs of the conference, as well as providing constructive inputs on the program of the conference.
The budget should not be more than $40,000 in total.
The successful Grantee must have demonstrable experience in conference management (minimum size of 40 participants), events planning, and high-level customer relations.
Grantee must also demonstrate their ability to responsibly manage funds, coordinate logistics, and execute the program plan within the expected timeline.
Examples of activities include, but are not limited to:
Programming Develop 3 learning sessions that will build the skills of the participants in the areas of project designing, partnership building, and program management.
Organize a small exhibit in the venue featuring the projects of the participants Organize a team-building activity for the participants Events Planning Scout and book a conference venue within Luzon, Visayas, or the City of Davao that is accessible to the airport, and major transportation hubs.
Coordinate with a hotel for the reservations of all participants, including the processing of required down payments.
Prepare financial reports and liquidations of project expenses, including hotel, equipment, food and beverage suppliers, and any relevant subcontractors.
Coordinate and arrange a full-board meal for organizers and participants including the accommodation of those with special diets (halal, vegetarian, etc).
Arrange overall logistics and ensuring the availability of high-speed wifi, computers, high-resolution web cams, and microphones to accommodate hybrid sessions Organize the plenary hall, any breakout rooms and prepare necessary workshop materials Design, and produce conference kits, and marketing materials such as pull-up banners, event shirts, tokens, tote bags etc.
Travel Arrangements Coordinate and book flight itineraries with varying origin destinations.
Arrange and book all airport transfer services for participants.
Issue plane tickets, room reservations and airport transfer service to each participant.
Arrange land transportation for participants as necessary.
Organize and pay the travel allowance of the participants.
PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS The program should empower American Spaces partners to increase knowledge on the following priority program areas:
Girls/Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Entrepreneurship Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Peace Education Democracy and Human Rights Climate Change and Environmental Protection Participants and Audiences: Target audiences include university presidents from American Spaces-hosting institutions, and library directors and staff.
Please note that the following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:
Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable, humanitarian, or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns or programs charging a fee for participation; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of an organization; or Programs that duplicate existing programs; Activities that take place in the United States and its territories; Programs with alcohol, excessive meals, refreshments, or entertainment; and Individual scholarships.
The U. S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS Philippines) of the U. S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are considering proposals for the operational and program development work for the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference.
Our funding goals, strategic themes, and processes for submitting grant proposals are all outlined in this notice.
Please read carefully and follow all instructions.
This notice is subject to the availability of funding.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PAS Philippines invites individuals, non-profit organizations, and non-government organizations to submit proposals to implement the 2024 American Spaces Philippines Conference.
The event is a three-day conference with representatives from American Spaces partner institutions.
The intent of this program is to bring together university leaders and American Corner staff members from across the country for a strategic planning session, networking, and capacity-building activities.
The Grantee will support the Embassy by fulfilling the logistical, travel, and administrative needs of the conference, as well as providing constructive inputs on the program of the conference.
The budget should not be more than $40,000 in total.
The successful Grantee must have demonstrable experience in conference management (minimum size of 40 participants), events planning, and high-level customer relations.
Grantee must also demonstrate their ability to responsibly manage funds, coordinate logistics, and execute the program plan within the expected timeline.
Examples of activities include, but are not limited to:
Programming Develop 3 learning sessions that will build the skills of the participants in the areas of project designing, partnership building, and program management.
Organize a small exhibit in the venue featuring the projects of the participants Organize a team-building activity for the participants Events Planning Scout and book a conference venue within Luzon, Visayas, or the City of Davao that is accessible to the airport, and major transportation hubs.
Coordinate with a hotel for the reservations of all participants, including the processing of required down payments.
Prepare financial reports and liquidations of project expenses, including hotel, equipment, food and beverage suppliers, and any relevant subcontractors.
Coordinate and arrange a full-board meal for organizers and participants including the accommodation of those with special diets (halal, vegetarian, etc).
Arrange overall logistics and ensuring the availability of high-speed wifi, computers, high-resolution web cams, and microphones to accommodate hybrid sessions Organize the plenary hall, any breakout rooms and prepare necessary workshop materials Design, and produce conference kits, and marketing materials such as pull-up banners, event shirts, tokens, tote bags etc.
Travel Arrangements Coordinate and book flight itineraries with varying origin destinations.
Arrange and book all airport transfer services for participants.
Issue plane tickets, room reservations and airport transfer service to each participant.
Arrange land transportation for participants as necessary.
Organize and pay the travel allowance of the participants.
PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS The program should empower American Spaces partners to increase knowledge on the following priority program areas:
Girls/Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Entrepreneurship Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Peace Education Democracy and Human Rights Climate Change and Environmental Protection Participants and Audiences: Target audiences include university presidents from American Spaces-hosting institutions, and library directors and staff.
Please note that the following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:
Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable, humanitarian, or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns or programs charging a fee for participation; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of an organization; or Programs that duplicate existing programs; Activities that take place in the United States and its territories; Programs with alcohol, excessive meals, refreshments, or entertainment; and Individual scholarships.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
N/A
Additional Information of Eligibility:
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are listed below: • Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) • Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS status (other than institution of higher education) • For-profit organizations (other than small business) • Small, minority, and women-owned businesses • Universities • Colleges • Research institutions • Hospitals • Community-based organizations • Faith-based organizations • Federally recognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments • American Indian/Alaska native tribally designated organizations • Alaska Native health corporations • Urban Indian health organizations • Tribal epidemiology centers • State and local governments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) • Political subdivisions of States (in consultation with States) • Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entity A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organization identified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of a state application.
If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a legal, binding agreement from the state or local government as documentation of the status is required.
Attach with “Other Attachment Forms” when submitting via www.grants.gov.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
N/A
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Manila Grants
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2024-05-08
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2024-07-08
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