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Organization of American States Programs
To permit such and to fulfill its function of insuring observance
The Department of State strives to create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.
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Selected Recipients for this Program
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| General Secretariat Of The Organization Of American States | $ 500,000 | 2018-09-15 | 2021-06-30 | |
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Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funding to support the first through third organizational pillars of the Organization of American States.
Within the total provided under this heading, $4,000,000 is for programs to strengthen democracy, $500,000 is for development assistance programs, and $4,500,000 is for programs to promote and protect human rights, of which not less than $500,000 is for the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
All funds are Congressionally earmarked: For FY2017, within the total provided under this heading, $4,000,000 is for programs to strengthen democracy, $500,000 is for development assistance programs, and $4,500,000 is for programs to promote and protect human rights, of which not less than $500,000 is for the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
All funds may only be provided to the Organization of American States, a public international organization.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Public International Organization.
Credentials/Documentation
Only the Organization of American States may apply. All grant application approvals and submissions must be done in coordination with the OAS Secretariat of Administration and Finance (SAF). This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Public International Organization Terms and Conditions Apply
Award Procedures
Submission through Department of State SAMS Domestic grant application system.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Foreign Assistance Act (FAA) of 1961, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 , Part I, Section 302, 22 U.S.C 2222.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days. Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Appeals
Contact the U.S. Mission to the OAS.
Renewals
Contact the U.S. Mission to the OAS.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funding is generally available for a period of performance of two years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: quarterly.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly narrative reports are required.
Quarterly financial reports are required.
Quarterly narrative reports are required including progress details.
Quarterly financial reports are required.
OAS Monitoring and Evaluation is required as per agreements reached with the Secretariat and to be performed by the Department of Planning and Evaluation.
Audits
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. Audits required as per agreements reached with the Secretariat and to be contracted by the Department of Planning and Evaluation.
Records
Retention of Records required for a period of 3 years after submission of final report.
Financial Information
Account Identification
11-1111-1-1-111 - This is a placeholder.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 17 $9,500,000; FY 18 est $9,500,000; and FY 19 est $9,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
500,000 to $4,500,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Programs must abide by OAS General Standards and all other OAS requirements.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None. none.
Headquarters Office
Thomas S Kodiak 2201 C St NW , Washington, District of Columbia 20520 Email: Kodiakt@state.gov Phone: 2026479908
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
These are mandatory awards to the OAS. All proposals received from the OAS will undergo review of the proposal narrative, detailed budget, and budget narrative to ensure they meet the standards including the goals and objectives of the award.
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