# U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-pas-mog-22-01-u-s-embassy-mogadishu-public-affairs-section-annual/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338004

> U.S. Mission to Somalia offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $90,000 in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-PAS-MOG-22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Somalia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $90,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Applications are encouraged from U.S., Somali, and international parties who may have experience in the areas of interest described in this Annual Program Statement. Parties such as registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; non-profit educational institutions; and individuals are encouraged to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The implementer(s) will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization(s) that meets U.S. and Somali technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://so.usembassy.gov/. PAS Mogadishu invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, academic, and professional ties between the United States and Somalia through programming and exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element and/or connection(s) with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals have a funding floor of $10,000 a funding ceiling of $100,000, and an average award amount of $25,000 for a project of up to one year in duration. Organizations may only submit one project proposal under this Annual Program Statement (APS). If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-PAS-MOG-22-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Somalia 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 Mogadishu Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement?

Closed June 30, 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 $100,000 each. About $90,000 in total across about 4 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.