# U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Public Affairs Sections (PAS) Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-portlouis-fy22-01-u-s-embassy-port-louis-public-affairs-sections/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337966

> U.S. Mission to Mauritius offered grants of up to $24,000 (at least $3,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on February 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-PORTLOUIS-FY22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mauritius |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $24,000 |
| Award floor | $3,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America to Mauritius and Seychelles is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This document outlines our funding priorities based on availability of funds, the strategic themes we have identified for this Annual Program Statement (APS), and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please follow all instructions below carefully. Purpose: The U.S. Embassy invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties and build relationships between the U.S. and Mauritius or Seychelles through activities that highlight shared values, goals and cooperation. All programs must include a strong, central American element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. values, perspectives and policies. Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: • Academic and professional lectures, seminars, workshops, and speaker programs; • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; • Activities that encourage women’s empowerment and gender equality, respect for underserved and underrepresented individuals, empower marginalized and disadvantaged communities, and encourage social inclusion, access to resources, and fundamental human rights for all. • Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S.-government sponsored educational • Youth entrepreneurship, empowerment, and/or leadership programs; • Programs that build media capacity and freedom of the press. Priority Program Areas: The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is most interested in projects related to: • A free and open Indo-Pacific, encourage good governance and transparency, strengthen civil society or democratic institutions. • Youth and women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM programs • Sustained economic growth, trade, and investment (this may include programs on entrepreneurship, capacity-building, business incubators, and opportunities to convene investors with businesses.) • Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service. • Build media capacity, counter disinformation, or support investigative journalism.

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on February 10, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Public Affairs Sections (PAS) Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Mauritius accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Public Affairs Sections (PAS) Annual Program Statement?

Closed February 10, 2023. 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 $24,000 each.

### 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.