# U.S. Embassy Panama Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-pan-fy21-01-u-s-embassy-panama-public-diplomacy-small-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331264

> U.S. Mission to Panama offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $1,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-PAN-FY21-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Panama |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 30, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Panama is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity describing the purpose of this program, the parameters of the projects it seeks to support, and the requirements and procedures for submitting proposals. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose: The Public Affairs Section invites proposals for programs that further U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy interests in Panama in one of the four categories below. 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. policy and perspectives. 1. Promote more open and sustainable economic growth in Panama through activities that encourage or strengthen local entrepreneurship The U.S. Embassy seeks to expand the reach of economic opportunity to all levels of society and areas of Panama. As people struggle to adapt to and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses in particular must also acquire new skills and resources. Support for entrepreneurship improves not only the lives of individuals and communities but also prospects for greater integration of economic activities between the U.S. and Panama. The U.S. Embassy will give particular consideration to projects addressing social entrepreneurship, in which the focus of work serves the public interest and the local community. Activities in this category may include entrepreneur-focused training, workshops, or presentations; the development of tools, material, or resources for public benefit; or the establishment of networks or consortia to promote beneficial policies or collaboration with U.S.-based partners. 2. Encourage the development of a strong civil society that upholds the values of transparency, accountability, and good governance The U.S. Embassy seeks to support Panama’s expansion of mechanisms for promoting transparent and independent institutions, while addressing official corruption and responding responsibly in identified cases of concern. Projects in this area may focus on: a. Freedom of the press A free and independent press is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society.

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on April 30, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Panama Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to Panama accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Panama Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

Closed April 30, 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 $50,000 each. About $250,000 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.