Closed · PDS-APS-FY24-01-SOFIA · 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 2, 2024
- Close date
- -
- 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. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $500-$25K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement - is cataloged under number PDS-APS-FY24-01-SOFIA 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 November 14, 2023 and last updated on November 30, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $500 -- $25,000. 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 2, 2024. 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 2, 2024
Posted
November 14, 2023
Instrument
Grant
Description
PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that bolster the 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 and promote shared values. Competitive proposals should focus on one or more of the following priority themes: · Promote leadership skills, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and innovation among secondary and university students. · Deepen the social, cultural, and educational connections between the United States and Bulgaria, especially through the development of active, sustainable alumni networks. · Boost public understanding of and support for Bulgaria’s role as a strong NATO Ally as it celebrates its 20th year in the Alliance. · Develop youth skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), especially focused on assisting youth from underserved, vulnerable, or rural communities (outside major metropolitan areas). · Strengthen the development of robust independent media and civil society organizations to bolster civic participation and improve societal trust in democratic institutions. · Increase media and digital literacy and improve Bulgarian society’s resilience to disinformation. · Advance the inclusion and integration of historically underserved and vulnerable communities, including women, Roma and other minority groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, Ukrainian refugees, other migrants, and disadvantaged youth. · Increase interconnectivity between Bulgaria and other countries in the region, including joint projects that foster cooperation between the citizens of Bulgaria and North Macedonia. · Promote dialogue and civic participation in programs that confront climate change and that advance environmental sustainability and energy diversification.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 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.
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Parent Grant Program
USAID International Development Grants
U.S. Department of State
Agency Contact
Mission Bulgaria Public Diplomacy Section Grants Management Team
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