# U.S. Mission to NATO Public Affairs Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-usnato-paa-2024-001-u-s-mission-to-nato-public-affairs-annual/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355135

> U.S. Mission to NATO offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on August 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-USNATO-PAA-2024-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to NATO |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education

Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizationsNon-profit or non-governmental educational institutionsGovernmental institutions

## What the grant funds

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, performances, and exhibitions · Professional and academic exchanges, programs, and trainings · Digital engagements and content creation · Establishing core leadership/influencer groups, such as a young leaders network · Developing educational materials Priority Region: While activities targeting NATO Allies 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-USNATO-PAA-2024-001 still open?

No. It closed on August 26, 2024. 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 nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. 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 August 26, 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 $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.