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PAS-QAT-FY23-001: U.S. Embassy in Qatar - Notice of Funding Opportunity

Closed Closed July 21, 2023 Opportunity PAS-QAT-FY23-001 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Qatar notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$100,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Total funding$150,000
• 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 Public Affairs Section encourages the following applicants located in Qatar: • Not-for-profit and community service organizations registered and operating in Qatar, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. • Individuals (Qatari Citizens and residents of Qatar) who are based in Qatar (recipient of an award to an individual is a single person, not an organization or a group of individuals). • Public and non-profit private educational institutions registered in Qatar. • Qatari Governmental institutions. Please note: For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Qatar announces the opening of a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for non-profit organizations and individuals to carry out projects that address the climate crisis while promoting gender equality. Interested applicants should follow the below application instructions. The deadline for application is July 21, 2023. Program Objectives: Combatting climate change and empowering women to lead initiatives in the fields of clean energy, sustainable agriculture, recycling, and upcycling, combatting disinformation, environmental activism, and educational programs on the climate crisis. Programs should seek to address the underlying inequalities that limit women and girls’ leadership in addressing climate challenges, and/or hinder their meaningful inclusion in climate resilience, peacebuilding, and economic development (e.g., limited access to education or finance, traditional roles, and responsibilities, etc.). There is a growing emphasis in Qatar to tackle climate change issues, promote sustainability, and address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns. Qatar National Vision 2030 aims to direct Qatar towards a balance between developmental needs and the protection of its natural environment. The vision also emphasizes the importance of increasing citizens’ awareness of their role in protecting the country’s environment for their children and the nation’s future generations. Per the World Bank, Qatar faces risks from several natural hazards, including floods, droughts, and sand and dust storms. Climate change has a significant impact on national security and threatens efforts to meet the growing needs of the most vulnerable populations, especially women and girls. The climate crisis is not “gender neutral.” Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, which amplify existing gender inequalities and pose unique threats to their livelihoods, health, and safety. Examples of some programs include, but are not limited to: · Professional and academic exchanges, educational and capacity building programs that address women’s participation, climate crisis adaptation, and the application of technology for sustainability solutions. This may include training women on the use of appropriate technologies for climate action such as the use of applications or sensors to monitor drinking water quality and tracking air pollution.

Category: Arts, Education, Humanities.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.