Closed · PAS-BE200-FY23-02 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement - Individuals
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Belgium, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $1-$100K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- August 14, 2023
- Close date
- 20
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement - Individuals is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Belgium that offered $1 -- $100,000 across 20 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $1-$100K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 20
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement - Individuals - is cataloged under number PAS-BE200-FY23-02 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Belgium. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 3, 2022 and last updated on December 2, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $100,000. It expects to issue 20 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 14, 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
$1 -- $100,000
Close Date
August 14, 2023
Posted
December 3, 2022
Expected Awards
20
Instrument
Grant
Description
The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline. Each quarter prior to the deadline, a grant review committee reviews the applications. The deadline is necessary to provide sufficient time to process and award programs in advance of the end of our fiscal year on September 30, 2023. Purpose of Grants: PAS Brussels invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Belgium by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. Grant proposals must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area (see below), or include a 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 projects include, but are not limited to: Grassroots programs that address one of the priority program areas mentioned below, including; · Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; · Youth leadership programs, especially for minority groups; · Professional and academic exchanges and projects; · Media co-ops and press outreach; · Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields; and · Sports-related programming. Priority Program Areas: · Programs that demonstrate active partnership between the United States and Belgium to address new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation; · Programs that counter the influences of radicalization and violent extremism, including political extremism; · Programs that highlight U.S.-Belgian cooperation that counters terrorism and transnational crime; · Programs that strengthen social cohesion, economic opportunity, and support for shared U.S. policy goals through promotion of diversity principles; · Programs that support a long-term investment in U.S.-Belgian ties through educational, cultural, professional, and other exchanges between our two countries; · Programs that have a national reach and impact by linking likeminded organizations across linguistic and regional divides; · Programs that highlight or foster U.S.-Belgian cooperation to address the climate crisis and/or energy security; and · Programs that allow engagement with youth audiences on the enduring relevance of our historical bonds. Participants and Audiences: · Youth, particularly those from underserved communities; · Women, particularly entrepreneurs and/or those from underserved communities · Underserved/Minority/Refugee communities · Cultural institutions; · Academic institutions; · Business leaders and entrepreneurs; · Community leaders; · U.S. and Belgian thought leaders; · Social and new media users; and · Journalists, media organizations. The following types of projects are not eligible for funding: · Projects relating to partisan political activity; · Charitable or development activities; · Construction projects; · Projects that support specific religious activities; · Fundraising campaigns; · Lobbying for specific legislation or projects; · Scientific research; or · Projects that duplicate existing projects. Authorizing legislation, type, and year of funding: Funding authority is Smith-Mundt FY2023 Public Diplomacy funds.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 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
The USGrantsBE Team US Embassy Brussels
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