21-PHL-APS: U.S. Embassy Philippines PAS Small Grants FY2021
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to the Philippines notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to the Philippines offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on December 31, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 24, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 31, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 30, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and individuals.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
PAS Philippines invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the Philippines and the United States through 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. policies and perspectives. Priority will be given to project proposals that further one or more of the U.S. Embassy’s goals, including: Programs that enhance U.S.-Philippines security cooperation, including deterring illegal maritime activities, reducing the threat of terrorism, encouraging peaceful resolution of disputes, and advancing peace and stability in conflict-affected areas. Programs that foster greater bilateral trade and investment between the U.S. and the Philippines. Programs that develop stronger linkages between the United States, Philippines, and support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Programs that support increased transparency and good governance, strengthen democratic processes, and promote respect for the rule of law and human rights.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 21-PHL-APS still open?
No. It closed on December 31, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Philippines PAS Small Grants FY2021?
U.S. Mission to the Philippines accepted applications from nonprofits and individuals.
What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Philippines PAS Small Grants FY2021?
Closed December 31, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $50,000 each.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.
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