Closed · PDS-APS-FY23-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Bulgaria, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $500-$25K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 1, 2023
- Close date
- 30
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Bulgaria that offered $500 -- $25,000 across 30 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $500-$25K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 30
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement - is cataloged under number PDS-APS-FY23-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Bulgaria. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on October 24, 2022 and last updated on March 7, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $500 -- $25,000. It expects to issue 30 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 August 1, 2023. 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
$500 -- $25,000
Close Date
August 1, 2023
Posted
October 24, 2022
Expected Awards
30
Instrument
Grant
Description
PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Bulgaria 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 PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional seminars, conferences, and speaker programs; · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States; · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; · Professional and academic exchanges and training programs; Priority Program Areas: · Strengthen governance, transparency, and rule of law to foster democratic norms, economic development, energy diversification, and security stability. · Build media literacy and resilience among the Bulgarian public against disinformation. · Promote the development of a robust independent media and civil society, including through the promotion of civic activism and volunteerism. · Promote activities that highlight the social and cultural connections between the United States and Bulgaria. · Protect and preserve Bulgarian cultural heritage. · Advance the socioeconomic inclusion of historically underserved and/or marginalized communities, including women, Roma and other minority groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, migrant populations, and disadvantaged youth. · Promote education and skills-building in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and environmental / clean energy sectors. · Increase cultural understanding and connectivity between the people of Bulgaria and North Macedonia.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 21, 25. 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.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Sofia Grants Team U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria
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