Closed · PAS-BE200-FY24-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary

U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Belgium, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$500-$50K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 31, 2024
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Belgium that offered $500 -- $50,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$500-$50K
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
19.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS - is cataloged under number PAS-BE200-FY24-01 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 January 8, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $500 -- $50,000. It expects to issue 25 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 July 31, 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 -- $50,000

Close Date

July 31, 2024

Posted

January 8, 2024

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Description

PROGRAM 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 of July 31, 2024. Each quarter, a grant review committee reviews the outstanding 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, 2024. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Grants: PDS 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 projects include, but are not limited to: ·Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; ·Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; ·Youth leadership programs; ·Professional and academic exchanges and projects; ·Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields; and ·Sports-related programming. Priority Program Areas: ·Programs that promote 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 offer youth leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills; ·Programs that build capacity in organizations seeking to strengthen social cohesion through promotion of diversity principles; and/or ·Programs that enable engagement with youth audiences on the enduring relevance of U.S.-Belgium historical bonds. Priority Participants and Audiences: ·Youth, particularly those from underserved communities; ·Women, particularly entrepreneurs and/or those from underserved communities; ·Underserved/Minority/Refugee communities; and ·Civil society organizations and academic institutions. 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.

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.

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Agency Contact

US Embassy Brussels Public Diplomacy

Key Dates

Posted January 8, 2024
Close Date July 31, 2024
Archive Date August 30, 2024
Last Updated January 8, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS", offered by U.S. Mission to Belgium. It is associated with CFDA program 19.040. PROGRAM 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....
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 31, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $500 -- $50,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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