# U.S. Embassy Samoa PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-samoa-2022-01-u-s-embassy-samoa-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336228

> U.S. Mission to New Zealand offered grants of up to $15,000 (at least $500) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make $50,000 in total. Applications closed on May 27, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-SAMOA-2022-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to New Zealand |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 27, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the U.S. and Samoa: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Samoa Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Purpose of Grants: PAS Samoa invites Statement of Interest (SOI) for projects that seek to do at least one of the following: promote the U.S-Samoa bilateral relationship, increase connections between the people of the United States and Samoa (particularly youth), promote democratic institutions and civic engagement, strengthen U.S.--Samoa cooperation and coordination on global issues of shared interest (e.g. combatting climate change, supporting Indo-Pacific security, promoting diversity and inclusion), advance STEM education and science and tech innovation and research links, support human rights, and promote the mutual benefits of bilateral trade and investment. All programs must include an element that will promote increased understanding of the United States including, but not limited to U.S. policy, people, culture and/or perspectives.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-SAMOA-2022-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 27, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Samoa PAS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to New Zealand accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Samoa PAS Annual Program Statement?

Closed May 27, 2022. 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 $15,000 each. About $50,000 in total.

### 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.