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PAS-001-FY2022: U.S. Embassy Prague PAS Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed May 6, 2022 Opportunity PAS-001-FY2022 ☆ Save

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 the Czech Republic notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$24,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

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)

The following organizations are eligible to apply:• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a connection to the Czech Republic• Public and non-profit educational institutions with a connection to the Czech Republic• Czech governmental institutions and international organizations• Individuals with a connection to the Czech Republic

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $24,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Prague Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce available funding for projects advancing key strategic goals through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions found on our web site: https://cz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/small-grants-program/. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Purpose of Small Grants: The U.S. Embassy Prague Public Affairs Section (PAS) is interested in funding projects that strengthen societal and cultural ties between the United States and Czech Republic and support our Priority Program Areas. Projects should specifically target Czech audiences living within the Czech Republic. All programs must: · include an American cultural element, OR · involve a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field, OR · promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Project proposals must also support at least one Priority Program Area. Priority Program Areas: I. U.S.-CZECH BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP Programs that seek to explain U.S. policies, culture and values to Czech audiences, resulting in a positive impact on the bilateral relationship. II. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, TRADE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Programs that promote and support entrepreneurship, innovation, and/or bilateral trade between the U.S and the Czech Republic. III. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND STEM EDUCATION Programs related to climate change, environmental protection, scientific cooperation and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education, including programs that promote critical thinking skills. IV. HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND CIVIL SOCIETY Programs that promote human rights, support marginalized groups, encourage gender equality and empowerment of women, and that foster a culture of integration. Programs that strengthen democratic values of transparency, government accountability, anti-corruption and the rule of law. Programs that encourage strong civic engagement and democratic participation by all sectors of society and that support the development of a thriving civil-society and non-governmental sector. V.

Category: Arts, Education, Humanities, Other.

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.