# U.S. Consulate General São Paulo Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fy21-pas-sp-aps-u-s-consulate-general-sao-paulo-public-affairs/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332676

> U.S. Mission to Brazil offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $40,000 in total. Applications closed on May 23, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FY21-PAS-SP-APS |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Brazil |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 23, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $40,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

This funding opportunity announcement focuses exclusively on the São Paulo Consular District, encompassing the Brazilian states of São Paulo, Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul. Programs focused on other areas of Brazil do not qualify. U.S.-based entities with the aforementioned geographic focus are eligible to apply independently or in partnership with a Brazilian individual or organization. The U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo encourages applications from committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals.

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Consulate General in São Paulo, Brazil is publishing this Annual Program Statement, which outlines program priorities and themes for this year. This document outlines specific procedures for submitting proposals. PAS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil, through academic, cultural, and exchange programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. This notice is subject to availability of funds. The Consulate expects to make awards from $5,000 to $20,000 and makes no guarantee that any funds will be awarded under this Annual Program Statement. COVID-19 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL POTENTIAL APPLICANTS: In light of the restrictive travel and public gathering environments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Consulate in São Paulo expects interested applicants to submit proposals that include a virtual programming option. Depending upon the public health restrictions in force at the time the program takes place, applicants should have plans to execute in-person, hybrid, or virtual programming. The Consulate seeks project proposals in the following Priority Program Areas: ADVANCING SOCIAL INCLUSION: Programs that promote human rights, diversity, and freedom of speech through initiatives that protect and empower members of marginalized and under-represented groups. Programs that address economic inclusivity, particularly among under-represented groups such as women, Afro-Brazilians, and indigenous peoples, merit special attention. ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE: Programs that promote environmental justice within Brazilian society, addressing problems associated with unequal experiences of environmental degradation. Programs that promote community preparation for the likely impact of climate change and reduce the harm of climate change are particularly welcome. INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Programs that aim to build capacity in both innovation and in entrepreneurship. Those that focus on the inclusion of under-represented demographics (including women, Afro-Brazilians, and indigenous peoples) are particularly welcome. PRESS FREEDOM AND COMBATING DISINFORMATION: Programs that promote press freedom, innovation – within both traditional and digital media –and factual reporting. Programs that increase media literacy, critical thinking, and combat dis- and mis-information merit special attention

## Questions people ask

### Is FY21-PAS-SP-APS still open?

No. It closed on May 23, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Consulate General São Paulo Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021?

U.S. Mission to Brazil 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. Consulate General São Paulo Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 2021?

Closed May 23, 2021. 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 $20,000 each. About $40,000 in total.

### 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.