# U.S. Mission to China Public Diplomacy Grants Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/eapbj-pasfy24-aps-001-20240207-u-s-mission-to-china-public-diplomacy-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352912

> U.S. Mission to China offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 30, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EAPBJ-PASFY24-APS-001-20240207 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to China |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility is limited to U.S. and PRC entities qualified to receive U.S. grants and able to develop and implement programs in the People’s Republic of China. These include the following: 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. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following subject areas: people-to-people exchanges, cultural or academic programming, international cooperation, or institution-to-institution partnerships in a foreign setting. For-profit or commercial entities and organizations are NOT eligible to apply. Proposals for projects and programs in Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan are not eligible to be considered.

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 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 are pleased to announce an open competition for awards available through the Mission China Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our broad funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedure for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below and use the grant application document and budget template found on our website. Applicants may submit proposals for funding for small grants (total funding of up to $30,000) or large grants (total funding between $50,000 and $150,000). Purpose: The U.S. Mission to China invites proposals for projects that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC),and increase local PRC audiences’ understanding of the United States’ foreign policy, values, and culture through direct or virtual engagement. Competitive proposals should support a priority program area (see below). All programs must include content or connections with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased cooperation between the people of the United States, the U.S. Mission in China, and the people of China. Examples of Public Diplomacy 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; Cultural heritage protection programs; and Programs that encourage and expand connections between students and scholars in both countries. Priority Program Areas: People-to-People Connections: Projects that support the enhancement of U.S.-China people-to-people engagement, particularly those that increase understanding of the United States among the people of China. Expanding Connections in Education and Cultural Exchange: These may include projects that encourage sharing of new approaches, methods, and content in education, and projects that encourage increased understanding of U.S. society and culture through music, drama, and the arts.

## Questions people ask

### Is EAPBJ-PASFY24-APS-001-20240207 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Mission to China Public Diplomacy Grants Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to China 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 China Public Diplomacy Grants Annual Program Statement?

Closed June 30, 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 $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.