# Small Grants Capacity Building

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-alg-fy24-04-small-grants-capacity-building/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355218

> U.S. Mission to Algeria offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on August 4, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-ALG-FY24-04 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Algeria |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 4, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

• Governmental institutions• Social enterprises: public or private.• Entities specialized in the project fields.

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Algiers Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a cooperative agreement to build civil society capacity through microgrants. Please follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: PAS Algiers invites proposals for a program that will strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Algeria through administering a small grants competition that builds civil society capacity and highlights shared bilateral values. All programs should include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: • Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Priority Participants and Audiences: Algerian youth, particularly those from minority groups or underserved areas. Civil society organizations and individuals, influencers, and bloggers. Algerian creators, particularly those from minority groups or underserved areas and/or those who work on building civil society or climate friendly/sustainable projects. The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding: • Programs relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable or development activities; • Construction programs; • Programs that support specific religious activities; • Fund-raising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; • Scientific research; • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or • Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type, and year of funding: Smith-Mundt FY2024 Public Diplomacy funding B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months Number of awards anticipated: 1-2 Award amounts: from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $100,000 Total available funding: $100,000 Type of Funding: Fiscal year 2024 – Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy funding Anticipated start date: After October 1st, 2024 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement – the U.S. Embassy will have substantial involvement in the activities undertaken through this program.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-ALG-FY24-04 still open?

No. It closed on August 4, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Small Grants Capacity Building?

U.S. Mission to Algeria accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Small Grants Capacity Building?

Closed August 4, 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 $100,000 each. About $100,000 in total for one award.

### 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.