# U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-afmdg-fy24-01-u-s-embassy-in-madagascar-and-comoros-public/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354210

> U.S. Mission to Madagascar offered grants of up to $5,000 (at least $2,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $20,000 in total. Applications closed on July 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-AFMDG-FY24-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Madagascar |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $5,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $20,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- Individuals
- 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.

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy section (PD) 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines our funding priorities, our strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: 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 human rights, transparency and good governance, economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: · Promoting human rights, civic engagement, and democracy; · Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election disinformation; · Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring laws and government policies do not interfere with its practice; · Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship for women, girls, and/or underrepresented populations; and, · Promoting U.S.-Madagascar/Comoros exchange in sports, music, and art. Participants and Audiences: The list below delineates our target audiences: · Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators; · Media professionals; · Civil society professionals; · Women, girls, minorities, and underrepresented populations. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: · Programs relating to partisan political activity; · Charitable or development activities; · Construction programs; · Programs that support specific religious activities; · Fund-raising campaigns; · Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; · Scientific research; · Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or · Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt Act or the Fulbright-Hays Act.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-AFMDG-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on July 1, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Madagascar accepted applications from nonprofits and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

Closed July 1, 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 $5,000 each. About $20,000 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.