DOS-USNATO-PAA-2024-001: 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 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 26, 2024. 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-2023-001 | May 3, 2023 | Closed July 3, 2023 | 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 | June 26, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 26, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 25, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
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
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.
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-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.
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