PAS-UKRAINE-FY22-05: Protecting human rights: combating hate and politically motivated crimes
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 Ukraine notices from 2022.
U.S. Mission to Ukraine offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $350,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $400,000 in total. Applications closed on February 28, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 31, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$350,000
- Total funding$400,000
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 31, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 28, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 30, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine calls for proposals from Ukrainian NGOs to support protecting human rights in Ukraine: combatting hate and politically motivated crimes. The grant competition supports both new and experienced human rights organizations in their efforts to protect human rights, fundamental freedoms and monitor and report on potential human rights violations. We strongly encourage proposals focused on the following vulnerable or marginalized groups: women’s rights, the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people, the rights of ethnic and religious minorities, the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), the rights of those in the activists’ community, especially those working on issues related to corruption, environmental protection, or journalism. The project activities must fall into the following areas to be considered for funding in this thematic competition: · Conducting education or awareness campaigns on the rights of vulnerable or marginalized groups, including “know your rights” campaigns to empower at-risk individuals and stigma reduction campaigns to create a more tolerant society. Organizing training sessions for journalists on human rights to improve reporting in the media and increase media coverage. · Monitoring and reporting on possible violations of the rights of vulnerable or marginalized groups in Ukraine or in the region where the organization is located. · Promoting the rule of law, tolerance and inclusion of marginalized groups in Ukraine, reducing manifestations of xenophobia, disrespect and hate; fighting against hate crimes. · Ensuring equal access to the justice system for vulnerable or marginalized groups, including projects supporting legal advocacy, (client counseling and representation, primary and secondary legal aid) and strategic litigation against discrimination and other issues to influence broader legal practice in Ukraine. · Training police officers, investigators, and prosecutors about legal aspects and proper investigation of the hate and politically motivated crimes. Create an enabling, and inclusive, environment where human rights defenders can advocate for human rights and democratic governance. Protecting and supporting human rights defenders. To increase the capacity of civil society to defend itself and mitigate the impacts of cyber of physical attacks.
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-UKRAINE-FY22-05 still open?
No. It closed on February 28, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Protecting human rights: combating hate and politically motivated crimes?
U.S. Mission to Ukraine accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Protecting human rights: combating hate and politically motivated crimes?
Closed February 28, 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 $400,000 each. About $400,000 in total across about 15 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.