# U.S. EMBASSY LA PAZ PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-lapaz-fy23-01-u-s-embassy-la-paz-pas-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344607

> U.S. Mission to Bolivia offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards. Applications closed on August 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-LAPAZ-FY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bolivia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligible Applicants: The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Bolivia.• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience• Individuals• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions• Governmental institutionsFor-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

THIS NOTICE IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy La Paz, Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS La Paz invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, educational, professional and scientific ties between the U.S. and Bolivia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: • Increasing academic and cultural exchanges between the United States and Bolivia • Expanding English language proficiency • Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation • Encouraging greater cooperation in science and technology, including efforts to address climate change • Promoting social inclusion • Countering disinformation, improving media literacy, and advancing excellence in journalism Participants and Audiences: We are looking for proposals with outstanding cultural, educational, and exchange merit that involve geographically, demographically, and socio-economically diverse audiences in Bolivia, including: • Women and girls • Afro-descendant populations • Indigenous communities • Youth from underserved communities • NGOs and think tanks • National,regional, and local media • Cultural and educational leaders • Next generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, university campus leaders) The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: • Programs relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable, humanitarian, social welfare, or development activities; • Construction programs; • Programs that support specific religious activities; • Fund-raising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs; • Scientific research; • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or • Programs that duplicate existing programs.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-LAPAZ-FY23-01 still open?

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

### Who can apply for U.S. EMBASSY LA PAZ PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. EMBASSY LA PAZ PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT?

Closed August 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 $40,000 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.