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PAS-MOROCCO-FY21-03: American Spaces Grant Funding 2021

Closed Closed July 11, 2021 Opportunity PAS-MOROCCO-FY21-03 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$25,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Total funding$115,000
• Expected awards4
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits and individuals.

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Public Affairs Office encourages applications from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, academic institutions, and individuals. All grantees must have a non-profit status. We seek proposals for geographically and demographically diverse audiences within Morocco. U.S. NGOs and individuals may apply, but preference is given to Moroccan NGOs or to partnerships that develop capacity with Moroccan NGOs.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE DAR AMERICA Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: American Spaces Grant Funding 2021 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY21-03 Deadline for Applications: Sunday July 11, 2021 Assistance Listing Number: 19.441 Total Amount Available: $115,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission in Morocco’s Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce the American Spaces Grant Funding 2021. Proposals should focus on professional development, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) training, and American cultural programming aimed at Moroccan students and young professionals ages 15-30. Additionally, creative programs that educate audiences on how counter disinformation in the digital sphere will also be considered. Programming will engage target audiences at Mission Morocco’s American Space Network, which includes Dar America Casablanca, the American Space Oujda, and the Marrakech American Corner. Priority Region: Morocco Program Objectives: Professional Development for Moroccan Youth: Promote professional and soft skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation through mentoring and training to promote positive community engagement and increase employability; use professional and soft skills programming to introduce audiences to American models, precepts, and experts. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Programming: Use STEAM programs to attract new audiences to our American spaces and increase understanding of STEAM developments, including those with a connection to the United States. American-inspired Cultural Programming: Engage audiences through American-inspired cultural programming, including film, music, literature, history, or art. Countering Disinformation: Promote media literacy and other skills to help young people effectively identify online disinformation. Participants and Audiences: Moroccan youth and young professionals (15-30 years of age) addressing the above objectives B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 10 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 4-8 awards (dependent on amounts) (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $25,000 Total available funding: $115,000 Type of Funding: FY2021 Fulbright Hayes Anticipated program start date: July 30, 2021 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award, or cooperative agreement.

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