# VAU PAS FY2023 Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fy2023ve001-vau-pas-fy2023-request-for-statements-of-interest/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344435

> U.S. Mission to Venezuela offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on April 26, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FY2023VE001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Venezuela |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 26, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $60,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

1. Eligible Applicants:● Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, with programming experience ● Individuals ● Non-profit or governmental educational institutions ● Governmental institutions● For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) of the U.S. Department of State announces a request for Statements of Interest (SOI) that strengthens people-to-people ties between the United States and the people of Venezuela through cultural, educational, and media support programs that highlight shared values and promote a peaceful, democratic transition. This is a two-part process. Applicants should first submit a SOI using the platform at https://loginprod.colfuturo.org/Colfuturo-Login/login.xhtml?idPatrocinador=30&idPlataforma=R&hash=78766a62333059525159684848414d77752f642f66413d3d&idPatrocinadorPLIC=72. This is not a full proposal, but a concise, concept note designed to clearly communicate a program idea, its objectives, and budget outline, before the development of a full proposal application. The VAU Public Affairs Section (PAS) will review SOIs and invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications. Purpose of Public Diplomacy Grants: PAS VAU invites proposals for communications, cultural and educational programs that support democratic initiatives and economic empowerment in Venezuela, highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation, and support diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion. All programs must convey an element of U.S. culture, history, and/or shared values. This must be a concrete element that establishes or strengthens ties between people in Venezuela and Americans in the United States. For example, competitive proposals will include a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and/or increased cooperation between the people of the United States and Venezuela even after the program has concluded. Priority Program Areas: PAS VAU will prioritize grant proposals that address the following themes: ● Supporting freedom of speech and expression, including via civic education. ● Strengthening independent media through media literacy, training, and other engagement. ● Ensuring participation of citizens in the democratic process through education and outreach. ● Economic growth and entrepreneurship, particularly for marginalized groups, including women,LGBTI+, persons with disabilities, indigenous, and Afro-Venezuelans. ● Supporting grassroots activism that promotes human rights, democratic governance, and/or addresses Venezuelan citizens’ needs due to the man-made humanitarian crisis.

## Questions people ask

### Is FY2023VE001 still open?

No. It closed on April 26, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for VAU PAS FY2023 Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Venezuela accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for VAU PAS FY2023 Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement?

Closed April 26, 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 $60,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 12 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.