# U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section Call for Proposals to Advance Women in Business, Mitigate Climate Change, Improve Media Literacy, Celebrate Black History Month, Counter Gender-Based Violence, and Expand University Partnerships

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-zaf-fy21-05-u-s-mission-to-south-africa-public-diplomacy/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333145

> U.S. Mission to South Africa offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $600,000 in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-ZAF-FY21-05 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to South Africa |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 31, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following United States and South African organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private non-profit educational institutions; Individuals; Government institutions

## What the grant funds

The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy South Africa of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out programs in one of six categories outlined in the Program Objectives below. All program proposals must strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and South Africa and must have a strong, central, American element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s (separate and beyond any involvement with the U.S. Mission or its American Corners or USG exchange program alumni), and have as a primary goal the promotion of increased understanding of U.S. values, perspectives, and policies and relationship building between Americans and South Africans. Priority Region: Project activities must take place in South Africa, and be directed at South African audiences/participants. The PDS welcomes proposals that reach multiple provinces, or engage in areas outside of Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. COVID-19: For program proposals that include elements of in-person travel between South Africa and the United States, or other international locations, travel should not be planned until January 2022 at the earliest. All program proposals, including those with exchange components, should include flexibility in planning to adjust given the constantly evolving global and local restrictions related to COVID-19. American Content: As noted above, successful proposals will include a clear description of the manner in which American content will be included in project implementation, in identifiable, substantive, and meaningful ways. American content may include the use of curricula from a U.S.-based institution, collaboration with an American subject matter expert, or other specific inclusion of a component of U.S. culture, history, or society. Program Objectives: The PDS is seeking proposals in the following six categories. An individual or organization may only submit one application, and must identify the category under which they are applying in their proposal. 1. Advancing Women in the Workforce to Achieve Economic Growth Women have made significant progress in the political and educational spheres in South Africa, but we recognize that upward mobility in the economic sphere and the inclusion of women in middle and senior management remains a challenge.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-ZAF-FY21-05 still open?

No. It closed on May 31, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section Call for Proposals to Advance Women in Business, Mitigate Climate Change, Improve Media Literacy, Celebrate Black History Month, Counter Gender-Based Violence, and Expand University Partnerships?

U.S. Mission to South Africa accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section Call for Proposals to Advance Women in Business, Mitigate Climate Change, Improve Media Literacy, Celebrate Black History Month, Counter Gender-Based Violence, and Expand University Partnerships?

Closed May 31, 2021. 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 $100,000 each. About $600,000 in total across about 6 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.