# Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-chisinau-fy22-03-public-diplomacy-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336539

> U.S. Mission to Moldova offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on December 16, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-CHISINAU-FY22-03 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Moldova |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 16, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $200,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • American non-profit NGOs which will partner with a Moldovan NGO or will reach a Moldovan audience • Public and private educational and cultural institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy to Moldova invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and the Republic of Moldova through programming that highlights shared values and promotes greater 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. Priority will be given to projects that involve audiences from Gagauzia and Transnistrian regions as well as audiences outside major cities. Applicants are encouraged to look at ways of using cultural programs (music, arts, literature, education) to support one of the above priorities. Program Objectives: · Active community of leaders · Better image of the U.S. · Better understanding of the U.S. · Better image of Americans The U.S. Embassy welcomes projects reaching audiences outside of Chisinau. Applicants are encouraged to design their projects to include marginalized groups, minorities. The application must include: · A brief project description summarizing goals, objectives outcomes, performance indicators, beneficiaries, and proposed timeline. · A clear statement of the applicant’s organizational capacity to carry out the proposed activity and manage U.S. Government funds. · The anticipated total budget amount (in U.S. dollars) For more details see attached Related Documents.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-CHISINAU-FY22-03 still open?

No. It closed on December 16, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

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

### What is the deadline for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program?

Closed December 16, 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 $50,000 each. About $200,000 in total across about 10 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.