# U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-masfy23-01-u-s-embassy-maseru-public-diplomacy-section-annual/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346773

> U.S. Mission to Lesotho offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $2,000) to nonprofits, small businesses and individuals. Applications closed on May 15, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-MASFY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Lesotho |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 15, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: AF-MASFY23-01 Deadline for Application: May 15, 2023 Assistance Listing: 19.040 – SmithMundt Total Amount Available: Flexible, depending on funding availability. The floor amount for each grant award is $2,000, and the ceiling amount is $ 10,000. Proposals ranging from $2,000- $3,000 are typically awarded. Program Description : The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section 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. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $2000 Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $10,000 Note: Typical Award Amount: Between $2,000-3,000 Anticipated Program Start Date: Will depend on award cycle The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. This notice is subject to availability of funds. If you are interested in one of these funding opportunities, please email GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the specific proposal guidelines. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less. The Public Diplomacy Section will 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-MASFY23-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 15, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Lesotho accepted applications from nonprofits, small businesses and individuals.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement?

Closed May 15, 2023. 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 $10,000 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.