# U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-mon-fy22-01-u-s-embassy-monrovia-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337759

> U.S. Mission to Liberia offered grants of up to $24,999 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on July 15, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-MON-FY22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Liberia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $24,999 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| 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: • 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 • Professional trade organizations For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

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. Priority Program Areas Effective rule of law and human rights protections Program topic examples: · leading anti-corruption efforts · increasing access to justice · improving community dispute resolution mechanisms · reducing sexual- and gender-based violence · increasing transparency in the public sector · promoting democratic values and governance · professionalization of media · increasing media literacy · encouraging volunteerism · improving citizen engagement Inclusive economic development and mutually beneficial trade and investment Program topic examples: · promoting entrepreneurship · enabling an investment environment · encouraging sustainable development · increasing expertise for SME business owners Human development Program topic examples: · increasing access to education for all · improving reading and math comprehension among youth · creating opportunities for teacher training · creating opportunities for academic exchange · developing leadership and life skills

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on July 15, 2022. 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 15, 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 $24,999 each. About $50,000 in total across about 5 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.