# U.S. Embassy Baku PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-aze-pd-23-01-u-s-embassy-baku-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346451

> U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $55,000 in total. Applications closed on December 22, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-AZE-PD-23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 22, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $55,000 |
| 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

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Awards Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. U.S. Embassy Baku invites proposals for projects that expand and strengthen ties between the United States and Azerbaijan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PAS Small Award programs include, but are not limited to: · Programs that enhance connections between educational institutions to foster a greater understanding of American academic standards · Initiatives to support local media counter disinformation and promote transparency initiatives · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs. Priority Program Areas: · Regional cooperation and interconnectivity in the South Caucasus · Strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijan economic ties · Green energy and other economic and environmental sustainability initiatives · Rule of law, gender equality, and respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights · Programs that promote media literacy and/or combat disinformation Participants and Audiences: Selected programs should demonstrate engagement with underserved communities and equity with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, income, geography, gender identity, and disability. Proposals should demonstrate how working with underserved communities will enhance the program’s goals and objectives, as well as the experience of participants. Applicants should strive to implement projects with diversity and inclusion as guiding principles.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-AZE-PD-23-01 still open?

No. It closed on December 22, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Baku PAS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan accepted applications from nonprofits and individuals.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Baku PAS Annual Program Statement?

Closed December 22, 2023. 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 $25,000 each. About $55,000 in total across about 3 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.