# U.S. Embassy Rangoon PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/22-mmr-nofo-01-u-s-embassy-rangoon-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337304

> U.S. Mission to Myanmar offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 11 awards worth $270,000 in total. Applications closed on August 1, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 22-MMR-NOFO-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Myanmar |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 1, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 11 |
| Total funding | $270,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

· Individuals· Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; and· Non-profit or non-regime affiliated educational institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Rangoon Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement (APS), outlining our funding priorities, our strategic themes of focus, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, which runs from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Awards will be made to successful applicants subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Rangoon invites proposals from individuals, civil society organizations, think tanks, cultural and arts organizations, and non-regime affiliated academic institutions for programs that strengthen the cultural ties between the U.S. and Myanmar through cultural 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. Examples of the kinds of activities that can be funded under the PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional development programs, which may include lectures, seminars, trainings, and workshops; Bilateral collaborative projects featuring participation of both local and American scholars, artists, and/or other civil society groups; · Workshops, training, and competitions to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Myanmar; · Training activities and programs that support science and technology education or STEAM skills; or · Projects that develop the knowledge, skills, values, and motivation of participants to improve the quality of life in their communities. Priority Program Areas: Priority will be given to proposals that address one or more of the following program areas: 1. U.S.–MYANMAR BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP -- Programs that seek to promote a greater understanding of U.S. policies, culture, and society to Myanmar audiences; activities that promote shared values and interests between the American and Myanmar people; and projects that build people-to-people ties. 2.

## Questions people ask

### Is 22-MMR-NOFO-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 1, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Rangoon PAS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Myanmar accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Rangoon PAS Annual Program Statement?

Closed August 1, 2022. 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 $25,000 each. About $270,000 in total across about 11 awards.

### 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.