PDS-FRANCE-FY2022-02: Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022
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 France notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to France offered grants of up to $5,000 (at least $2,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $10,000 in total. Applications closed on April 10, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 16, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5,000
- Award floor$2,000
- Total funding$10,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAS-FRANCE-FY2021-02 | February 12, 2021 | Closed March 28, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 9, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 10, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 10, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applicants must be citizens or residents of France, alumni of a U.S. government-sponsored exchange and training program (Fulbright Exchange Programs; International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) and IVLP-on-demand; Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship Initiative; Summer Institutes for European Student Leaders; Jeunes ambassadeurs de l’engagement associatif / Youth Ambassadors for Community Service; Start US Up – programme d’initiation à l’entreprenariat; Women2Women; NATO Tours; International Writing Program in Iowa), have the leading role(s) in the project. Alumni teams may be comprised of alumni from different exchange programs. American and third-country organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $5,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Mission to France announces the Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022, which supports U.S. government-funded exchange and training program alumni in implementing best practices and experiences gained during their program. Exchange alumni interested in participating in the Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022 should submit proposals to GrantsFrance@state.gov mail address by April 10, 2022, 23:59 local (French) time. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Alumni Small Grants Competition – France 2022 provides alumni of U.S. government- sponsored and facilitated exchange and training programs with funding to expand on skills gained during their exchange experience to design and implement innovative solutions to global challenges facing their community. The U.S. Mission to France will accept public service projects proposed and managed by alumni that support U.S.-France leadership on global challenges: -Environment, climate change -Diversity and Inclusion -Entrepreneurship and economic development -Women and girls' empowerment -Cooperation in sciences, technology, health and innovation -Countering violent extremism -Media literacy and countering disinformation This competition also aims to maintain contacts with alumni and to encourage networking among alumni. Given the current health situation, projects that can be adapted to online or hybrid (virtual/in-person mix) formats will be given priority. Projects must have a Franco-American component. Grants should be used to carry out specific, concrete projects with measurable and realistic results. Project proposals should describe specific objectives, outcomes, and intended audiences, and should include a starting and ending date of the project that do not exceed twelve months. Examples of projects include, but are not limited to: academic and professional lectures, seminars, speaker programs, game jams, hackathons, workshops, educational and training programs on media and digital education and literacy, diversity and inclusion, women and girls' empowerment, innovative programs that raise climate awareness by focusing on the green economy and eco-friendly entrepreneurial initiatives, featuring a U.S. expert... Priority Region: France All application materials must be submitted in English to GrantsFrance@state.gov Please submit your proposal using the application forms found on the "Related Documents" section, or on the U.S Embassy France's website.
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 PDS-FRANCE-FY2022-02 still open?
No. It closed on April 10, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022?
U.S. Mission to France accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2022?
Closed April 10, 2022. 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 $5,000 each. About $10,000 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.