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PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-09: American Spaces Grant Funding 2023

Closed Closed May 5, 2023 Opportunity PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-09 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$30,000
• Award floor$15,000
• Total funding$85,000
• Expected awards4
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

The U.S. Mission encourages applications from Moroccan citizens and/or organizations, including Registered public or private non-profit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations, Public or private non-profit educational institutions, Public or private non-profit cultural institutions, and Individuals.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $30,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE EMBASSY RABAT Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: American Spaces Grant Funding 2023 Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-09 Deadline for Applications: May 5, 2023 Assistance Listing Number: 19.441 Total Amount Available: $85,000 Contact Email: Rabatgrants@state.gov A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Mission Morocco is pleased to announce an open competition to award a grant or cooperative agreement for organizations to carry out programming at one or both of Mission Morocco’s two American Spaces. American Spaces are the U.S. government’s primary cultural and information centers abroad that provide free and open access for communities worldwide interested in learning more about the United States. In Morocco, there are two American Spaces, the American Center in Casablanca known as Dar America and an American corner in Oujda known as the American Space Oujda (ASO). Dar America and the ASO are responsible for delivering dynamic programming that promotes stability and prosperity in Morocco, while attracting diverse audiences. Previous year’s programming objectives included advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA); countering disinformation; science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) training; and American culture. FY2021 programming spanned more than 240 virtual and in-person programs and events and attracted nearly 450,000 virtual and in-person attendees across the two Spaces. Please follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: For FY2023, American Spaces Morocco wish to continue to implement impactful programs focused on entrepreneurship and soft skills development, STEAM training, and environment and climate change awareness. Key Programming Descriptions: • 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. • Science, Technology, Engineering, arts, and Math (STEAM) Programming: Create innovative STEAM programs to engage youth at Morocco’s American Spaces while utilizing the existing MakerSpaces. • Environment and Climate Programming: Expand understanding of environmental and climate change challenges through engaging and hands-on programming.

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