DOS-USNATO-PAA-2023-001: U.S. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement
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 NATO notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to NATO offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on July 3, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 3, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$20,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOS-USNATO-PAA-2024-001 | June 26, 2024 | Closed August 26, 2024 | Closed |
| DOS-USNATO-PAA-2022-001 | August 12, 2021 | Closed August 1, 2022 | Closed |
| DOS-USNATO-PAA-2021-002 | January 1, 2021 | Closed July 31, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 3, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 3, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 2, 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)
Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsNon-profit or non-governmental educational institutionsGovernmental institutions
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 Office of the Public Affairs Advisor (PAA) at the U.S. Mission to NATO (USNATO) 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 carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAA invites proposals for programs and initiatives that help promote an increased understanding of NATO’s role in promoting regional peace and security, as well as the rules-based international order. All programs must include a direct tie to the United States. This could be via American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. foreign policy interests within the Alliance. Examples of PAA Small Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions · Professional and academic exchanges, programs, and trainings · Digital engagements · Creating digital content such as videos and short films · Developing educational materials Priority Region: While activities targeting NATO Member and partner countries will be prioritized, programs that support NATO objectives or increase understanding of NATO in other strategically important countries will also be considered.
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 DOS-USNATO-PAA-2023-001 still open?
No. It closed on July 3, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement?
U.S. Mission to NATO 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. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement?
Closed July 3, 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 $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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