# PAS Lusaka Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): American Spaces Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-assf-lusaka-fy22-02-pas-lusaka-request-for-statements-of-interest-rsoi/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338619

> U.S. Mission to Zambia offered grants of up to $8,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $42,000 in total. Applications closed on April 15, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-ASSF-LUSAKA-FY22-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Zambia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 15, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $8,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $42,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Local NGOs registered in ZambiaThinktanksAcademic institutions

## What the grant funds

Purpose of Small Grants: American Spaces Zambia invites proposals for programs at one of our three cultural centers that strengthen ties and build relationships between the U.S. and Zambia through activities that highlight shared values, goals, and cooperation. The U.S. Embassy operates three American Spaces in Zambia: · The American Center at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, · The American Corner at National Institute of Public Administration in Lusaka, · And The American Corner at Copperbelt University in Kitwe. Programs funded through this small grants opportunity should be conducted primarily at one of our three American Spaces and leverage the resources and audiences of those Spaces. American Spaces promote critical thinking and thoughtful discussion of issues important to the U.S. relationship with Zambia and U.S. global interests. They do this in keeping with the U.S. commitment to a core tenet of democracy: upholding a citizen’s right to free access to information. American Spaces counteract negative perceptions and disinformation about the United States, and they offer opportunities to build bridges of mutual respect and understanding between the host country and the people of the United States. All programs must include a strong, central American element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) (separate and beyond any involvement with the U.S. Embassy or its American Corners) and have as a primary goal the promotion of increased understanding of American values, perspectives, and policies and relationship building between Americans and Zambians. Note: Proposed programs may take place virtually or in-person with public health protocols in place, or a combination of both. American Spaces is currently seeking proposals in the following priority areas: · Science and technology, including programs that incorporate 3D printing, robotics, coding, graphic design, engineering, and scientific discovery. Preference is given to an organization that can coordinate ongoing Makerspace programming at our American Corners (NIPA and CBU) over the course of the grant period; · Promoting democracy and political participation among the public and/or youth, including leadership development, civic education, and the promotion of human rights; · Promoting entrepreneurship and small business development; · Support continuing engagement with U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-ASSF-LUSAKA-FY22-02 still open?

No. It closed on April 15, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for PAS Lusaka Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): American Spaces Small Grants Program?

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

### What is the deadline for PAS Lusaka Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): American Spaces Small Grants Program?

Closed April 15, 2022. 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 $8,000 each. About $42,000 in total across about 6 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.