# Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-col-2023-asackacc-administrative-support-american-spaces-in-sri-lanka/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348466

> U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $150,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on July 3, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-COL-2023-ASACKACC |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 3, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040, 19.441 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations Civil society/non-governmental organizations Think tanks Public and private educational institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Colombo, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for support of American Spaces in Sri Lanka. There are two awards associated with this funding opportunity: 1) Administrative AND programmatic support for American Corner Kandy; and 2) Programmatic support for American Center Colombo. We seek a single grantee to implement both awards (through a Cooperative Agreement; with significant Public Diplomacy Section input and assistance). The grantee would issue any necessary sub-awards or sub-grants to support the two American Spaces throughout the grant period. American Spaces are cultural centers based in libraries and other institutions throughout Sri Lanka with a target audience of youth between 17and 35 years old, particularly those with the potential and interest to become local or national leaders. The American Spaces seek to empower youth, traditionally underrepresented communities including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. American Spaces provide resources and development opportunities to their target audience, while also serving as gateways for their audience to learn about American society, culture, and values. American Spaces operate based on the global standards of the American Spaces program. These standards mandate that every American Spaces offer programming in six core areas: Information about the United States English Language Teaching and Learning EducationUSA Advising Cultural Programs Alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs Skills Building

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-COL-2023-ASACKACC still open?

No. It closed on July 3, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka?

U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka?

Closed July 3, 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 $150,000 each. About $150,000 in total across about 2 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.