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AF-MASFY21-01: U.S. Embassy Maseru PAS Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed May 31, 2021 Opportunity AF-MASFY21-01 ☆ Save

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 Lesotho notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$10,000
• Award floor$500
• Expected awards6
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

Applicants must be Basotho or currently residing in Lesotho. The programs must take place and be focused on Lesotho. The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from: • Civil-society organizations and local representatives of civil society • Non-governmental organizations • Academic institutions • Individuals

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho 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. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Proposals to expand or build on U.S.-Lesotho exchange programs; Programs that strengthen government and civil society capabilities; Youth community service projects that encourage volunteerism and support the outlined priorities; Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; Youth recreation, leadership, professional development, entrepreneurship, and education programs; Arts and cultural programs; New media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences; Media training projects; Radio and television programming in support of the outlined priorities. Programs in concert with the American Corner & YALI Leadership Innovation Hub, including innovative opportunities for networking and professional development; · Programs in the Districts outside Maseru as part of the “American Corner on the Road” series. Priority Program Areas: Public Diplomacy grant proposals must have a connection to American culture and values or should be directed to increasing understanding in Lesotho of American culture and society. Proposals should also be related to one or more of the following U.S. Embassy priorities: Promote opportunity and development (in relation to Basotho youth and women): promote professional skills and leadership development; encourage innovation and entrepreneurship; support business creation and economic development; create networking, mentorship, and internship opportunities. Strengthen democratic institutions: encourage active citizen participation in government; promote increased voter participation in democratic processes at all levels; encourage press freedom and professional media coverage; counter misinformation; support actions to combat trafficking-in-persons; and increase attention to minority and disadvantaged populations.

Category: Other.

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.