# U.S. Embassy Managua - Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-managua-fy22-01-u-s-embassy-managua-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336797

> U.S. Mission to Nicaragua offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 7 awards. Applications closed on March 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-MANAGUA-FY22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Nicaragua |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $60,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants for this funding opportunities are: US and Nicaraguan non-profit and non-governmental organizations, civil organizations, and institutions of higher education. US and Nicaraguan individuals may apply to this funding opportunity too.

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Managua is pleased to announce the opening of the 2021-2022 Annual Program Statement (APS) - PAS Small Grants Program. This program is open only to Nicaraguan and American citizen(s), non-profit, or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education. This funding opportunity does not receive applications through Workspace in Grants.gov. Applicants should submit their applications according to the instructions in this notice of funding. The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Nicaragua only: · Registered not-for-profit organizations, including civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience · Nicaraguan and U.S. Individuals · Institutions of Higher Education Incomplete proposals or proposals with missing documentation will not be considered for funding. The Small Grants Program cannot fund: · Projects supporting primarily partisan political or religious activity · Lobbying for specific legislation or programs · International air travel (unless essential to the goal of the project) · Charitable activities · For-profit, commercial, or trade activities · Fundraising campaigns · Scientific research · Institutional development per se or support of an organization · Activities that duplicate existing projects · Construction and infrastructure · Purchase of vehicles · Salaries as the main purpose of the grant · Refreshments as the main element of the grant The PAS Small Grants Program will evaluate and score proposals according to the following criteria: 1. Quality of the Program Plan: The program idea should clearly show originality and program objectives must be well articulated and include the expected results of the program. The goals and objectives of the proposal should clearly align with the goals and objectives listed in this APS. In addition, a U.S. component or exchange between Nicaraguan and American individuals should be clearly stated in the proposal. 2. Ability to Achieve Program Objectives: Applications should clearly demonstrate how the applicant would meet the objectives. Activities should be reasonable and feasible, and the application should clearly detail how activities would be carried out. Objectives should be clear, measurable, and have a well-articulated timeline. 3. Project Evaluation: Proposals should include a plan to evaluate the activity’s success, both as the activities unfold and at the end of the program.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-MANAGUA-FY22-01 still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Managua - Annual Program Statement?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Managua - Annual Program Statement?

Closed March 31, 2022. 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 $60,000 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.