EAPBJ-22-GR-001-EAP-051622: U.S. Mission to China Public Engagement Grants
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 China notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to China offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on May 16, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 21, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 21, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 16, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 15, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility is limited to U.S. and Chinese entities qualified to receive U.S. grants and able to develop and implement programs in the People’s Republic of China. These include: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals carrying out programs in support of civil society; • Museums, national parks, and nature reserves, and • Individuals
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Diplomacy Sections of the U.S. Mission to China (Embassy Beijing and Consulates General Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Shenyang) of the United States Department of State announce an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out programs in support of activities that forge and/or strengthen connections between the people of China and the people of the United States. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objective: Through direct or virtual engagement, increase Chinese audiences’ understanding of United States’ foreign policy, values, and culture. Participants and Audiences: The U.S. Mission to China seeks to fund creative projects that build upon existing partnerships between U.S. organizations and Chinese counterparts, as well as those that create new partnerships and expand operational capabilities of existing organizations. Of particular interest are programs that establish sustainable relationships with communities who for reasons such as language or geography cannot easily engage with our Mission. Proposals that address the following goals will be given priority: A) Increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; B) Improve sharing of information and perspectives to support adherence to global norms regarding trade, intellectual property protection, and regional security; C) Promote cooperation in combating the climate crisis, and D) Strengthen understanding of U.S. society and values through education, culture, and the arts. Programming may include (but are not limited to): Lecture series, seminars, workshops or other programming that highlight U.S. foreign policy goals or explain U.S. society, government, and values; Performing arts programming representing the broad range of U.S. performing arts, including but not limited to music, dance, and drama that target key audiences; Educational programs that incorporate American foreign policy or values into classroom or other educational outreach programs.
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 EAPBJ-22-GR-001-EAP-051622 still open?
No. It closed on May 16, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Mission to China Public Engagement Grants?
U.S. Mission to China accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for U.S. Mission to China Public Engagement Grants?
Closed May 16, 2022. 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 $150,000 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.