# U.S. Embassy Bratislava PAS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-svk-fy2022-001-u-s-embassy-bratislava-pas-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336433

> U.S. Mission to Slovakia offered grants of up to $24,999 (at least $1,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $400,000 in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-SVK-FY2022-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Slovakia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $24,999 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | $400,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small 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. Purpose of our Small Grants Program: PAS Bratislava invites proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties between the U.S. and Slovakia through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs should include a clear American component - a collaboration with American people, expert/s, organization/s, and or institution/s that will promote increased U.S.-Slovak ties and mutual understanding. Project proposals should have an intrinsic public diplomacy objective in support of the Priority Program Areas listed below. Priority Program Areas: Supporting Slovakia’s transatlantic orientation by addressing hybrid threats, including disinformation and cyber security. Supporting Slovakia’s capacity to uphold rule of law anti-corruption efforts and increased transparency. Strengthening independent media and journalism and helping to foster critical thinking. Promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and entrepreneurship through partnership with the U.S., including innovative approaches to technology. Contributing to Slovakia’s efforts to support human rights and foster a culture of tolerance and inclusion of minorities. Encouraging women’s empowerment. Promoting cross-cultural understanding and supporting highly specialized English language learning in Slovakia.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-SVK-FY2022-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

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

U.S. Mission to Slovakia accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals.

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

Closed July 31, 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 $24,999 each. About $400,000 in total across about 30 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.