PAS-SEC-FY23-01: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador – Public Affairs Section – Notice of Funding Opportunity
Closed
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 Ecuador notices from 2023.
U.S. Mission to Ecuador offered grants of up to $45,000 (at least $30,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. Applications closed on April 14, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 30, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$45,000
- Award floor$30,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 30, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 14, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 14, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $45,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Public Affairs Sections of the U.S. Embassy in Quito and U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, are pleased to announce available funding through the Public Diplomacy Federal Awards Program. This is an open competition, outlining funding priorities, strategic themes of importance, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. The Public Affairs Sections in Quito and Guayaquil invite proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Ecuador through cultural and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Program Objectives: Applicants should outline how they will ensure all projects address one or more of the following strategic outcomes: · Advance and defend democratic principles and human rights through: Fortifying democratic institutions and promoting democratic values and universal freedoms. Promoting equal rights, social inclusion, and respect for human dignity of all people, especially members of marginalized communities. · Promote mutual, inclusive, and sustainable economic prosperity through: Expanding equal access to economic opportunities for marginalized groups. · Strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships to address global challenges, including climate change through: Pursuing environmental priorities to conserve biodiversity, protect vital ecosystems, and address challenges posed by climate change.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
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.
Questions people ask
Is PAS-SEC-FY23-01 still open?
No. It closed on April 14, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador – Public Affairs Section – Notice of Funding Opportunity?
U.S. Mission to Ecuador accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Ecuador – Public Affairs Section – Notice of Funding Opportunity?
Closed April 14, 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 $45,000 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.
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