# Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-cy600-fy21-001-strengthening-ties-between-the-u-s-and-cyprus/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334059

> U.S. Mission to Cyprus offered grants of up to $15,000 (at least $1,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $90,000 in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-CY600-FY21-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Cyprus |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 10, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $90,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

The Public Affairs Section will give consideration to the full range and diversity of U.S. and Cypriot non-profit organizations. Please visit the "Link to Additional Information" below for full eligibility information.

## What the grant funds

To achieve the objective of the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, grant proposals that advance the following themes will be considered: Academic collaboration: Promoting and facilitating linkages between U.S. and Cypriot educational institutions; Countering disinformation, enhancing media literacy, supporting excellence in journalism: Supporting investigative journalism and/or strengthening media and civil society’s ability to counter disinformation; Cultural exchanges: Promoting the exchange of culture between the United States and Cyprus; English language proficiency: Supporting English language teaching and learning among students and professionals; Science and technology cooperation: Enhancing cooperation in climate/environment, science, and STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programs, especially for women and youth; Social inclusion: Promoting and safeguarding equal rights and opportunities for immigrants, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous communities, and racial minorities; Strengthening democratic institutions: Fortifying democratic processes, addressing transnational issues, and increasing civic education and participation; Support post-pandemic economic revival efforts: Enhancing business and entrepreneurial skills using U.S. models, creating new U.S.-Cyprus partnerships and opportunities for start-up companies, supporting social impact investment, and empowering women and young entrepreneurs. COVID-19 special announcement to all potential applicants: In light of the restrictive travel and public gathering environments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, where applicable, proposals are expected to include a primary or alternate plan for executing project goals through virtual engagement, as a substitute for travel or in-person gatherings. Where necessary, applicants may submit an alternate budget to correspond to virtual engagement programs. The Public Affairs Section will give consideration to the full range and diversity of U.S. and Cypriot non-profit organizations. For-profit institutions, such as those registered as commercial and/or private businesses, are not eligible to receive funding. Priority will be given to: U.S. and Cypriot individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing events exchanges, and programs; Proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability of the project and/or outcomes.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-CY600-FY21-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 10, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus?

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

### What is the deadline for Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus?

Closed July 10, 2021. 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 $15,000 each. About $90,000 in total across about 10 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.