Closed · PAS-FRE-FY22-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Freetown PAS Annual Program Statement
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $5K-$25K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- February 28, 2022
- Close date
- 6
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Freetown PAS Annual Program Statement is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone that offered $5,000 -- $24,999 across 6 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $5K-$25K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 6
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Freetown PAS Annual Program Statement - is cataloged under number PAS-FRE-FY22-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 1, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $24,999. It expects to issue 6 awards. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 28, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$5,000 -- $24,999
Close Date
February 28, 2022
Posted
December 1, 2021
Expected Awards
6
Instrument
Grant
Description
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Embassy Freetown Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Freetown invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Sierra Leone through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;Professional and academic exchanges and programs;Both virtual and in-person programs will be considered.Priority Program Areas:Journalism and media literacy: Activities that support increased professional capacity for journalists, particularly outside of Freetown, such as programs that develop investigative journalism capabilities, objective and credible reporting, and improve media literacy through connecting local journalists with American experts, organizations or institutionsCivic education: Activities that support involvement of young people in the civic life of their country and building a sense of shared values and responsibilities of citizenship, especially across ethnic, religious, and socio-economic divisions.Green economy and Entrepreneurship: Activities that improve the connections between U.S. and Sierra Leonean businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities, entrepreneurship, and financial independence among women, youth, and underserved populations, particularly programs that promote innovation and economic opportunity related to climate change, and demonstrate how America and Sierra Leone can work together to achieve our climate goals.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13, 21. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy Freetown
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