# U.S. Embassy Port Moresby PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dospng-23-gr-001-u-s-embassy-port-moresby-pas-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347563

> U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $500) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOSPNG-23-GR-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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 carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Port Moresby invites proposals for programs that advance shared goals of the U.S. and Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, through programming that promotes the strategic goals of our countries. All programs must meet Mission goals, include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote the effective strengthening of economic, social, and environmental conditions in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and/or Vanuatu. Our four program areas are listed below. Your proposal must fit into one of these four project areas to be eligible for funding: · One World – Partnering to promote the ethical use of natural resources, helping to achieve sustainable businesses. This includes funding for biological conservation, workshops for business owners on how to use land and sea resources in a sustainable manner, and promoting the use of clean energy. · Women Mean Business – Promoting women in business, women in politics. This includes creating workshops and training programs to promote women in government and politics, promoting women's rights in the workplace and civil society, supporting women's access to credit and other tools, and providing economic opportunities for women in STEM and aviation. · Defending Freedom – Highlighting and encouraging free and fair elections, media freedom, human rights, and honoring our shared partnerships in war and peace. · Partnerships for Life – Building sustainable international education and business partnerships, fostering city-to-city and legislative connections. This includes Sister Cities partnerships, university partnerships, linkages between business councils, and sustainable student exchanges. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 2 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 4 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: For Papua New Guinean individuals and nonprofits, awards may range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $24,000.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOSPNG-23-GR-001 still open?

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

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

U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.

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

Closed August 1, 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 $250,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 20 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.