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PAS-CY600-FY21-001: Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus

Closed Closed July 10, 2021 Opportunity PAS-CY600-FY21-001 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Cyprus notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$15,000
• Award floor$1,000
• Total funding$90,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $15,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.