# Moonshot: Artemis Edition

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-morocco-fy26-02-moonshot-artemis-edition/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362372

> U.S. Mission to Morocco offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $150,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on July 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-MOROCCO-FY26-02 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Morocco |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $200,000 |
| 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

Moroccan and U.S. non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and civil society organizations with demonstrated experience in STEM programming, youth engagement, and innovation. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov

## What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Title: Moonshot: Artemis Edition Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY26-02 Deadline for Applications: Monday July 13, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1 Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award Total available funding: $200,000 pending availability of funds Type of Funding: FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Anticipated project start date: October 2026 Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative agreement. Project Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 18 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding. A. Executive Summary: “Moonshot: Artemis Edition” is an 18-month nationwide public diplomacy initiative designed to promote American leadership in space exploration and the Artemis Program by engaging Moroccan youth in science, technology, and entrepreneurship. This initiative will leverage lessons from the Artemis program to help equip participants with practical ability and exposure to real-world applications in the emerging space economy. Commercial diplomacy is a central component of “Moonshot: Artemis Edition”, which will introduce participants to the U.S. space industry and its global leadership. The program will highlight the role of leading American companies engaged in advancing space technologies, innovation, and supply chains. Participants will gain insights into how U.S. companies operate, collaborate internationally, and create opportunities across sectors, positioning the United States as the partner of choice in high-tech industries and trusted technology ecosystems. B. Goals and Objectives “Moonshot: Artemis Edition” is an 18-month public diplomacy initiative designed to build on prior Moonshot programming by advancing from inspiration to workforce alignment in the space and technology sectors. Anchored in the Artemis Program, the program will highlight U.S. leadership in space exploration while introducing Moroccan youth to practical applications of science, engineering, and entrepreneurship within the emerging lunar and commercial space economy.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-MOROCCO-FY26-02 still open?

No. It closed on July 13, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Moonshot: Artemis Edition?

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

### What is the deadline for Moonshot: Artemis Edition?

Closed July 13, 2026. 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 $200,000 each. About $200,000 in total for one award.

### 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.