PD-001-FY2024: U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Girls in STEAM Project
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 Costa Rica notices from 2024.
U.S. Mission to Costa Rica offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $40,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 8, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Award floor$40,000
- Total funding$50,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | January 8, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 31, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The Public Diplomacy Section will consider applications from the following organizations or individuals in the United States and Costa Rica:- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations with programming experience- Individuals- Non-profit or educational institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $50,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals (statements of interest) for a well-conceived program that promotes increased understanding of the United States’ values, culture, foreign policy priorities, and/or people among the Costa Rican public through building the academic, soft skill, and leadership capacity of high-school aged girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) fields. The goal of this project is to empower young women in Costa Rica to pursue STEAM careers, to bridge academic and professional gender gaps in STEAM fields, and to develop, cultivate, and hone science and technology skills. Applicants should submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to implement a program that includes but is not limited to the following elements: · A one-week (or longer) “tech camp” that may include skills building, hands-on innovation and competition, and exposure and practice with activities centered on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. · Promotion of the participation of women in STEAM fields of study and careers. · Build leadership skills and confidence among young women to empower them to pursue career and academic pathways in STEAM fields. Competitive proposals will incorporate a connection with an American expert(s), organization(s), institution(s), higher education institutions, private businesses, or another element that promotes increased understanding of U.S. policy, perspectives, and/or people. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that include virtual or in-person participation of U.S. experts, speakers, teachers, and/or volunteers where possible. The submission of the Statement of Interest (SOI) is the first of a two-step process for successful proposals. Applicants must submit a concise one to two-page Statement of Interest that clearly communicates program ideas, objectives, target audiences, and a general budget overview. Applicants should not submit a detailed, full proposal at this stage. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the submission of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before a final funding decision is made.
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 PD-001-FY2024 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for U.S. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Girls in STEAM Project?
U.S. Mission to Costa Rica 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. Embassy San Jose Public Diplomacy Section Girls in STEAM Project?
Closed March 15, 2024. 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 $50,000 each. About $50,000 in total for one award.
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.