ALG-PAS-FY24-10: Fencing Futures – Bridging Algeria and the U.S.
Closed
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 Algeria notices from 2024.
U.S. Mission to Algeria offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 5, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 6, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 6, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 5, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
International organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Algiers/ Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a fencing training camp program for female Algerian fencers. This program will bring U.S. fencing coaches to Algeria and be conducted in collaboration with the Algerian Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Algerian Fencing Federation. The camp will provide training, mentorship, and skill development, focusing on empowering young female athletes. Please follow all instructions below. Priority Region: Algeria. Program Objectives: The proposed program, a collaboration between the U.S. Embassy in Algiers, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Algerian Fencing Federation, aims to empower Algerian fencers by providing them with opportunities to advance both academically and athletically. This initiative includes a weeklong camp featuring U.S. university coaches and scouts, offering "train-the-trainer" programs for local coaches, and identifying talented athletes for scholarship opportunities in the United States. The program also seeks to inspire young athletes by including renowned U.S. fencers, fostering cultural exchange and inclusivity. Through formalized partnerships and ongoing development efforts, the program aspires to create a sustainable model for nurturing fencing talent in Algeria. The proposal must outline and meet the following objectives: 1. Enhance Coaching and Training Expertise: Develop and elevate the skills of Algerian fencing coaches through a "train-the-trainer" program led by U.S. university coaches, ensuring the adoption of best practices and modern training techniques within the Algerian Fencing Federation. 2. Create Academic and Athletic Pathways: Establish clear pathways for Algerian fencers to pursue higher education and athletic careers at U.S. universities, offering scholarships and support to balance both pursuits. 3. Foster Cultural Exchange and Inclusivity: Promote cultural exchange and inclusivity by involving prominent U.S. athletes, to inspire Algerian youth and highlight the inclusive nature of U.S. sports programs. 4. Strengthen Community Engagement and Awareness: Increase local engagement and awareness of fencing in Algeria by organizing tournaments and exhibitions, featuring both local and international athletes, to showcase the sport's potential and the program's benefits. 5.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
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.
Questions people ask
Is ALG-PAS-FY24-10 still open?
No. It closed on September 5, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Fencing Futures – Bridging Algeria and the U.S.?
U.S. Mission to Algeria accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fencing Futures – Bridging Algeria and the U.S.?
Closed September 5, 2024. 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 $50,000 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.
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