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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-afmdg-fy24-02-u-s-embassy-in-madagascar-and-comoros-public/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354209

> U.S. Mission to Madagascar offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $2,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on July 1, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-AFMDG-FY24-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Madagascar |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 1, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| 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 of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (APS). This Annual Program Statement outlines the Embassy’s funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of the Annual Program Statement: The Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement 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, educational achievement, 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: Strengthening regional security and stability and combat transnational threats through engagement with diverse, targeted stakeholders on key issues like human trafficking, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing, and climate change related challenges. Addressing barriers to the advancement of women in STEM fields and business. Strengthening the business skills of young entrepreneurs. Promoting the development of trade and investment with the United States, including entrepreneurship, small- and medium-sized businesses, and innovation as the basis for strong, sustainable, inclusive economic growth that creates quality employment and incorporates diverse and excluded groups. Participants and Audiences: The list below delineates our target audiences: Community associations; Civil society professionals; Academic institutions; Business leaders and entrepreneurs; Community leaders; Women and youth from underserved communities; and Youth

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-AFMDG-FY24-02 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 Annual Program Statement?

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 Annual Program Statement?

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 $100,000 each. About $100,000 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.