OFOP0002098: Connecting Moroccan Youth with U.S. Space Science and Technology
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 Morocco notices from 2025.
U.S. Mission to Morocco offered grants of up to $70,000 (at least $30,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 4, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 1, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$70,000
- Award floor$30,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 25, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 4, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Non profit Moroccan and U.S. organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Non profit educational institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $70,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy in Morocco is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to organize innovative space-themed projects that showcase American ingenuity and leadership. We invite Moroccan and U.S. non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non profits, and educational institutions with proven expertise in space science and technology to submit proposals. This initiative underscores U.S. global leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and unmatched excellence in space exploration and technological innovation. Projects should draw inspiration from U.S. space programs, promoting advanced educational approaches and enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and leadership skills among Moroccan youth. Activities supported under this NOFO can include interactive workshops, competitions, educational training sessions, or immersive learning experiences designed to reflect America's pioneering spirit and scientific achievements.A key encouraged feature of proposals is the establishment of a bilateral partnership involving institutions from both Morocco and the United States. Such partnerships could include structured virtual exchanges, collaborative project-based learning, joint activities, and peer-to-peer interactions, facilitating direct connections between Moroccan and American youth. Specifically, funded projects should engage at least 80 Moroccan youth aged 15-18 within a 12-month period, significantly raising their awareness and appreciation of U.S. advancements in space exploration and technology. Additionally, activities should focus on fostering critical leadership, teamwork, and innovation capabilities among participants. Success will be measured through clear pre- and post-program evaluations to assess increases in knowledge and skill development. U.S. Embassy Morocco, Department of State Opportunity number: OFOP0002098 Application deadline: August 4, 2025 This notice is subject to availability of funding Notice of Funding Opportunity A. Basic Information 1.
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 OFOP0002098 still open?
No. It closed on August 4, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Connecting Moroccan Youth with U.S. Space Science and Technology?
U.S. Mission to Morocco accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Connecting Moroccan Youth with U.S. Space Science and Technology?
Closed August 4, 2025. 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 $70,000 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.