# U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-be200-fy24-01-u-s-embassy-brussels-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351716

> U.S. Mission to Belgium offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $500) to individuals. It expected to make about 25 awards. Applications closed on July 31, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-BE200-FY24-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Belgium |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

* Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; * Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis until the deadline of July 31, 2024. Each quarter, a grant review committee reviews the outstanding applications. The deadline is necessary to provide sufficient time to process and award programs in advance of the end of our fiscal year on September 30, 2024. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Grants: PDS Brussels invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Belgium by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. Grant proposals must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area (see below), or include a 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. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to: ·Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; ·Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; ·Youth leadership programs; ·Professional and academic exchanges and projects; ·Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields; and ·Sports-related programming. Priority Program Areas: ·Programs that promote active partnership between the United States and Belgium to address new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation; ·Programs that counter the influences of radicalization and violent extremism, including political extremism; ·Programs that offer youth leaders the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills; ·Programs that build capacity in organizations seeking to strengthen social cohesion through promotion of diversity principles; and/or ·Programs that enable engagement with youth audiences on the enduring relevance of U.S.-Belgium historical bonds. Priority Participants and Audiences: ·Youth, particularly those from underserved communities; ·Women, particularly entrepreneurs and/or those from underserved communities; ·Underserved/Minority/Refugee communities; and ·Civil society organizations and academic institutions.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-BE200-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS?

U.S. Mission to Belgium accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS?

Closed July 31, 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 $50,000 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.