# U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/afmdg-21-01-u-s-embassy-in-madagascar-and-comoros-pds/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332910

> U.S. Mission to Madagascar offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AFMDG-21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Madagascar |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States, Madagascar, and Comoros: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; • Individuals; • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; • Governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, our strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting transparency and good governance, economic prosperity, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; training, workshops, or courses to develop professional or academic skills; youth engagement programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; professional and academic exchanges and programs; communication campaign related to human rights, democracy, and environment. Proposed programs should be completed in 24 months or less. PDS 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. All application materials must be submitted to the Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros at the following email address: AntanPASGrants@state.gov

## Questions people ask

### Is AFMDG-21-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Madagascar 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 in Madagascar and Comoros PDS Annual Program Statement?

Closed June 30, 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 $20,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 5 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.