# Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-brazil-fy23-aps01-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348174

> U.S. Mission to Brazil offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $215,000 in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-BRAZIL-FY23-APS01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Brazil |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $215,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

PAS encourages applications from eligible civil society organizations, community representatives, individuals, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government institutions, and international organizations.

## What the grant funds

The US Embassy and Consulates in Brazil's Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce the availability of its FY 2023 Small Grants Program. Required documentation and award ceilings are different for organizations and individuals, therefore PAS has established two distinct procedures for proposal submission to avoid undue burden. Before submitting your application, please ensure that you have read the correct instructions. Proposals From Individuals PAS invites proposal submissions for projects up to US$ 5,000.00 that highlight shared values or best practices and strengthen cultural ties between Brazil and the United States in priority areas. All activities must include an American element, such as (but not limited to) connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions that promote an increased understanding of U.S. American policy and perspectives. Proposals from Organizations PAS invites eligible entities to submit proposals up to US$ 25,000.00 that highlight shared values or best practices and strengthen cultural ties between Brazil and the United States in priority areas. All activities must include an American element, such as (but not limited to) connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions that promote an increased understanding of U.S. American policy and perspectives. A.1 Program Initiatives The following are the primary programming objectives for public affairs. Your project and activities must correspond to one of the initiatives: 1.Initiative: Build Capacity for Brazilian Civil Society Groups Defending Human Rights The objective of this initiative is for the US Embassy and Consulates in Brazil to collaborate with local partners who serve underrepresented communities to develop and strengthen civil society organizations so that they may advocate for and support human rights more effectively. Project ideas under this initiative include, but are not limited to: a. Projects that strengthen institutional capacity of organizations in areas such as strategic planning, fundraising and diversifying revenue streams, proposal writing, communication, etc. - particularly among organizations serving marginalized and/or underrepresented communities. b. Projects that promote the exchange of best practices and/or partnerships between Brazilian and American civil society organizations defending human rights. c.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-BRAZIL-FY23-APS01 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Small Grants Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Small Grants Program?

Closed July 31, 2023. 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 $25,000 each. About $215,000 in total.

### 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.