Closed · DOS-AFMDG-FY24-01 · CFDA 19.040 · Discretionary
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Madagascar, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $2K-$5K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- July 1, 2024
- Close date
- 4
- Expected awards
The verdict
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Madagascar that offered $2,000 -- $5,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $2K-$5K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 4
- expected awards
- 19.040
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program - is cataloged under number DOS-AFMDG-FY24-01 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.040, posted by U.S. Mission to Madagascar. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 15, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000 -- $5,000. The agency has projected $20,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $20,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5,000. 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 July 1, 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
$2,000 -- $5,000
Close Date
July 1, 2024
Posted
May 15, 2024
Est. Total Funding
$20,000
Expected Awards
4
Instrument
Grant
Description
The Public Diplomacy section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, our strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting human rights, transparency and good governance, economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: · Promoting human rights, civic engagement, and democracy; · Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election disinformation; · Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring laws and government policies do not interfere with its practice; · Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship for women, girls, and/or underrepresented populations; and, · Promoting U.S.-Madagascar/Comoros exchange in sports, music, and art. Participants and Audiences: The list below delineates our target audiences: · Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators; · Media professionals; · Civil society professionals; · Women, girls, minorities, and underrepresented populations. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: · Programs relating to partisan political activity; · Charitable or development activities; · Construction programs; · Programs that support specific religious activities; · Fund-raising campaigns; · Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; · Scientific research; · Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or · Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act or the Fulbright-Hays Act. The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: up to 18 months Number of awards anticipated: Up to 4 awards (depending upon amounts) Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $5,000 Total available funding: $20,000 (pending the availability of funds) Type of funding: Fiscal Year 2024 Public Diplomacy Funding Anticipated program start date: September 01, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grants, Fixed Amount Awards, Awards to Individuals, or Cooperative Agreements. Cooperative agreements require substantial involvement and are different from grants in that Public Diplomacy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 18 months or less. The Public Diplomacy Section may entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13, 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
U.S. Embassy to Madagascar and Comoros PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION Grant Management Team
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