DOS-PDS-MBA-APS-FY23-01: U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Charles B. Rangel Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program Selection Grant (DFOP0019982). Status: Closes November 23, 2026 (16 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Eswatini notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Eswatini offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on July 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 10, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOS-PAS-MBA-FY24-APS-01 | December 8, 2023 | Closed June 15, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 10, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 31, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applicants must be Emaswati or currently residing in Eswatini. The programs must take place in, and be focused on, Eswatini. Applications are encouraged from all sectors. The following entities are eligible to apply: • 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please read and carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PD Eswatini invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Eswatini through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or 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.
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 |
Who has won Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program (19.020) awarded $31.9 million across 12 grant awards, an average of $2.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | District of Columbia | 5 | $30.1 million |
| The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars | District of Columbia | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2 | $55,628 | |
| Centro de Estudios de Comercio de La Camara de Comercio de Quito Cec | 1 | $39,965 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0019982, 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 DOS-PDS-MBA-APS-FY23-01 still open?
No. It closed on July 31, 2023. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019982, closes November 23, 2026 (16 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement?
U.S. Mission to Eswatini 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 Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement?
Closed July 31, 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 $10,000 each.
Who has won Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Howard University, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees. The program made 12 awards worth $31.9 million in that time.
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