# U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-mon-fy21-01-u-s-embassy-monrovia-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331120

> U.S. Mission to Liberia offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $2,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $180,000 in total. Applications closed on July 16, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-MON-FY21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Liberia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 16, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $180,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

PAS Monrovia encourages applications from the United States and Liberia, although all activities must take place in Liberia. We encourage registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; individuals, including alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs; non-profit or governmental educational institutions; non-profit media organizations; and professional trade organizations.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Monrovia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. PAS Monrovia is soliciting proposals from Liberian non-profit institutions, non-governmental organizations, or non-profit private or public academic institutions for funding to support programs that strengthen U.S.-Liberian ties. These proposals must focus on one or more of the priority areas specified below. PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Liberia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. society, culture and policies. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs Professional and academic exchanges and programs Programs developed by alumni of a U.S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program Programs that expand PAS American Spaces activities Roundtables, panels, and workshops Media training Note: These programs may take place virtually and/or in-person with public health protocols in place.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-MON-FY21-01 still open?

No. It closed on July 16, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Liberia 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 Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement?

Closed July 16, 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 $20,000 each. About $180,000 in total across about 8 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.