# U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-aps-fy23-01-u-s-embassy-sofia-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344158

> U.S. Mission to Bulgaria offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $500) to individuals. It expected to make about 30 awards. Applications closed on August 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-APS-FY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Bulgaria |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

NGOs, individuals, non-profit organizations or governmental educational and other institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Bulgaria through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional seminars, conferences, and speaker programs; · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions featuring participants from the United States; · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; · Professional and academic exchanges and training programs; Priority Program Areas: · Strengthen governance, transparency, and rule of law to foster democratic norms, economic development, energy diversification, and security stability. · Build media literacy and resilience among the Bulgarian public against disinformation. · Promote the development of a robust independent media and civil society, including through the promotion of civic activism and volunteerism. · Promote activities that highlight the social and cultural connections between the United States and Bulgaria. · Protect and preserve Bulgarian cultural heritage. · Advance the socioeconomic inclusion of historically underserved and/or marginalized communities, including women, Roma and other minority groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, migrant populations, and disadvantaged youth. · Promote education and skills-building in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and environmental / clean energy sectors. · Increase cultural understanding and connectivity between the people of Bulgaria and North Macedonia.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-APS-FY23-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 1, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Bulgaria accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Sofia PDS Annual Program Statement?

Closed August 1, 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 $25,000 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.