U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Notice of Funding Opportunity: Statement of Interest Funding Opportunity Title: Engaging with civil society organizations and local audiences to promote LGBTQI+ Rights and Inclusion Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-24-NOFO-0001 EXTENDED Deadline for Applications: August 15, 2023 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 May, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: notice of funding opportunities, Notice of Funding Opportunity
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notification of Funding Opportunity U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT INNOVATION FUND (AEIF) 2023 Announcement Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2023 Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-23-NOFO-0001 Date Opened: January 27, 2023 Closing Date and Time for Submission of Application: February 28, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (Santo Domingo time). Received proposals will …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 26 January, 2023 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: Notice of Funding Opportunity, notification of funding opportunities
The Community Engagement and Exchange (CEE) Program will accept application for young changemakers from October 26 through November 30, 2022. CEE is a bold civil society program sponsored by ECA and supported in its implementation by IREX that connects a dynamic global network of innovators working with communities to address critical 21st Century issues. CEE …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 2 November, 2022 | Topics: News, Public Affairs
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo – PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS- SANTO DOMINGO -FY23-01 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Minimum for Each Award: $1,000.00 Maximum for Each Award: $150,000.00 This notice is subject to availability of funding PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Santo …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 October, 2022 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, Public Affairs | Tags: Notice of Funding Opportunity, Notification of Funding Opportunity
The office of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has cooperated with various agencies of the Dominican Government since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to support the public health system and the response to the health crisis. Since April 2020, Dr. Carmen Figueroa, …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Emergency Services, Featured Event, Government Offices, Health Issues, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19, Security and Democracy
The United States Embassy in the Dominican Republic is pleased to announce the beginning of the 2021 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Professional Fellowship. The YLAI program aims to connect and empower entrepreneurs and innovators from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada with the training and resources they need to transform their societies …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Education, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Dominican Republic
By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 14 January, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
Early this morning, the United States Congress completed the count of the Electoral Votes and certified the election as directed by the U.S. Constitution. This confirmed our democratic process and Vice President Michael Pence declared Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris as President and Vice President to be inaugurated and take office on January …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 7 January, 2021 | Topics: Exclude All, President of the United States, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Secretary of State, Vice President of the United States | Tags: Democracy
Muchas gracias. Señor Presidente, Señora Vicepresidente, Canciller, miembros del cuerpo diplomático, señoras y señores. No puedo decir lo honrada que me siento de estar hoy aquí y recibir esta condecoración. Significa mucho para mí. I will never forget what an honor it was to learn that President Trump was nominating me to be the Ambassador …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 January, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Education, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein, Order of Merit of Duarte, Sánchez and Mella
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note December 2, 2020 The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Interim Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.Begin Text: We, the Government of the United States and the Interim Government …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Democracy
By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 December, 2020 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Secretary of State, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Democracy
The Regional Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) at Embassy Santo Domingo provides various services to U.S. citizens abroad. FBU assists U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who have inquiries about or receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The team located at the American …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Public Affairs | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, Federal Benefits Unit
Good afternoon to everyone here today as we gather for this American tradition of Thanksgiving. Being together this year to give thanks and be grateful, even if it is virtually, is a testament to the journey we have embarked on in 2020. It has been a rollercoaster of a year, and we have all faced struggles. But the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Opportunities, Education, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Health Issues, Job Opportunities, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
The Dominican Republic’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Roberto Alvarez, and the United States’ Under Secretary of State, Mr. Keith Krach, agreed on the importance of securing telecommunications infrastructure and guaranteeing secure technology supply chains based on reliable, internationally accepted digital technology standards. They also expressed their commitment to safeguard the National Security of both …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic
Keith Krach UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT Keith Krach took the oath of office as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment on June 21, 2019. Previously, he was a businessman and entrepreneur, noted for bringing transformational leadership to many sectors, including factory automation, engineering, commerce, education, …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 November, 2020 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Key Officials, Public Affairs | Tags: Undersecretary Krach
This virtual webinar series will serve as a way to connect Dominican and U.S. higher education institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Higher education institutions will share best practices and improve their potential to implement joint research and academic exchange activities. This webinar series will also demonstrate the commitment of the United States in supporting higher …
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By castilloc1 | 8 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: elections
All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. Returning Your Completed, Signed Ballot: Some states allow you to return your completed ballot electronically and others do not. If your state requires you to return …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Fundamental Freedoms, Government Offices, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Voting
The United States Government donated supplies, medical disinfection equipment and assistance in logistics services to the Dominican Government to mitigate the expansion of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The donation has an approximate value of US $ 100,310 (RD $ 6,101,282). This amount is part of the US $ 3.7 million in humanitarian assistance channeled through the …
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By castilloc1 | 7 July, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Covid19
PRESS STATEMENT MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON JULY 6, 2020 The United States congratulates the people of the Dominican Republic on their democratic elections and looks forward to partnering with President-elect Abinader and his government. We will continue to work together to promote security and economic prosperity and safeguard democracy for citizens throughout Latin America and …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: elections
It is always important to be prepared in case a disaster occurs or in case you have an emergency. For the Embassy of the United States, disaster preparedness is essential for the safety and security of Dominicans and Americans alike, and it is one of Ambassador Bernstein’s priorities. The Dominican Republic and other islands in …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Environment, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Health Issues, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
The White House Office of the Press Secretary Washington, D.C. February 4, 2020 [Excerpts related to foreign policy] * * * * One of the single biggest promises I made to the American people was to replace the disastrous NAFTA trade deal. In fact, unfair trade is perhaps the single biggest reason that I decided …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Fundamental Freedoms, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, Trade, Western Hemisphere | Tags: President Trump, State of the Union
Speech Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Kingston, Jamaica January 22, 2020 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. I was standing back there; I heard a “amen.” What better way to be welcomed to the stage? (Laughter.) Thank you, Madam Foreign Minister, for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here. My first trip here as Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 23 January, 2020 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, Speeches
Ambassador Robin S. Bernstein “Opportunities and Challenges for Increasing Foreign Investment” Embajador Hotel Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here with you today, sharing in this tradition. Thanksgiving is the time when families and friends come together, as we are here today, to give thanks for all that has …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 November, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Education, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
The visit by the Comfort is in coordination with the Dominican Ministry of Defense in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and the National Health Service (SNS) The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) will visit Dominican Republic October 16-21. The ship will dock at the San Souci port and conduct a …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Government Offices, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies, Western Hemisphere | Tags: USNS Comfort
Last month we held an alumni seminar for Youth Ambassadors (YA) Program participants, focused on service leadership and professional development, in Santiago de los Caballeros. Thirty-six YA alumni attended workshops on personal branding and content creation for social media, and learned how to expand their professional networks through service in civic organizations and community development …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 September, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Culture, Education, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Youth Ambassadors
As Ambassador Robin Bernstein has said publicly, “The safety and security of U.S. citizens that live in, work in, and visit the Dominican Republic remains our highest priority. These incidents are tragic and we offer our deepest condolences to those personally impacted.” The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is actively working with the Government of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Security, U.S. Citizens
As Ambassador Robin S. Bernstein stated, “The premier function of our Embassy is to take care of the safety and security of all Americans who live here, visit here, and work here.” The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens who visit or reside in …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 6 June, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Security, U.S. Citizens
¡Buenas noches! Estoy muy feliz de estar aquí hoy para hablar de un tema muy importante: el importante papel de las mujeres en el desarrollo de una sociedad prospera. Como la segunda embajadora mujer de Estados Unidos en la Republica Dominicana, quiero ser una voz para mujeres. Yo se que juntos, estamos unidos y podemos hacer una diferencia …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 March, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Gender Issues, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: International Women's Day, Mujer Destacada
U.S. Ambassador Robin Bernstein presented Minister of Finance Donald Guerrero Ortiz an accord signed by the United States and Dominican governments to facilitate investment by U.S. companies in the Dominican Republic via the U.S. government’s development financial institution, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). The accord, signed by Minister Guerrero and the President and Chief Executive …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic
By: Ambassador Robin Bernstein The highlight of 2018 was my appointment as Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – and so far it has been a magnificent journey. I am so grateful that President Trump selected me to serve here in the Dominican Republic. It was my top choice and the position is even more rewarding …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Child and Family Matters, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Events, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Government Offices, Health Issues, Human Rights, News, PEPFAR, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., Trade, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: SIDE
The United States Government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), supported the launching of a program to improve and adapt the gender-based violence victims’ assistance unit in Santo Domingo West. The renovation of the unit is part of the National Plan Against Gender Violence, which includes improvements to the nineteen units that existed before its …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Gender-based violence
The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and the Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed a bilateral work agreement to allow the families of diplomats from both countries to legally work in the host country’s local economy. The signing took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, with Ambassador Robin Bernstein representing the United …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Embassy, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: Bilateral Work Agreement
Issued on: October 27, 2018 As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, President of the United States, Public Affairs | Tags: Tragedy in Pittsburgh
Good evening. Gracias, gracias, muchas gracias a todos por acompañarnos esta noche. Es un verdadero placer darles la bienvenida a nuestro hogar. I want to start by thanking President Trump and the American people for the opportunity to be here with you this evening. It is a great honor to serve as the chief representative …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 September, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Embassy, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Dominican Republic, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release June 12, 2018 MEDIA NOTE Public Designation of Dominican Republic Senator Felix Bautista under the FY 2018 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act (Div. K, P.L. 115-141 The Department is publicly designating Dominican Republic Senator Felix Ramon Bautista Rosario under …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Department of State
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 15, 2017 The United States reiterates its call for the complete restoration of democracy in Venezuela. We support earnest negotiations in good faith that will achieve this goal. We call attention to the importance of the Government of Venezuela fulfilling its previous commitments to a democratic …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 16 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs | Tags: venezuela
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Building English Teaching Capacity in the Dominican Republic Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-17-NOFO-002 Deadline for Applications: August 14, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) CFDA Number: 19.040 – General Department of State Assistance Total Amount Available: Up to …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, Public Affairs | Tags: Notification of Funding Opportunity
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Notification of Funding Opportunity U.S. EMBASSY SANTO DOMINGO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM Announcement Type: Grant Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo Public Affairs Small Grants Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: S-DR860-17-NOFO-001. CFDA Number: 19.040 – General Department of State Assistance. Date Opened: July 10, 2017. …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 7 July, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Public Affairs | Tags: Notification of Funding Opportunity
Santo Domingo, D.N.- The Embassy of the United States of America in the Dominican Republic announced the launch of its new website, which is available to all users starting on Thursday, May 18. The site, located at do.usembassy.gov , contains information in English and Spanish. On the new website, users can find current information on immigrant …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: New Embassy Website
The participants received intensive workshops on lesson planning and classroom management strategies to support English language learning in the classroom Cabarete, Puerto Plata – The local NGO Dominican Republic Education and Mentoring Project (DREAM) and the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo celebrated the first Teacher Training Project graduation for twenty English teachers of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Public Affairs | Tags: DREAM Project
