# PDS Annual Program Statement 2024

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-france-fy2024-03-pds-annual-program-statement-2024/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352856

> U.S. Mission to France offered grants of up to $24,999 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make $100,000 in total. Applications closed on April 29, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-FRANCE-FY2024-03 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to France |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 29, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $24,999 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- 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)

Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. Non-profit educational institutions. Governmental institutions. Applications from organizations that include alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are highly encouraged.

## What the grant funds

Overview Small Grants Program - Annual Program Statement The U.S. Mission to France Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to carry out programs aligned with the Embassy funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Proposed programs should strengthen bilateral ties between the United States, promote increased understanding of the United States among the French public, and include a clear connection with the United States. All programs must include a U.S. element or a connection, which could include collaboration/cooperation with experts, private or public organizations, or institutions from the United States in a one of our priority fields. Priority programmatic themes for the U.S. Mission to France include: Security and Defense: Activities that promote transatlantic security; combat transnational, regional, and global challenges, such as terrorism, racially, ethnically, and/or religiously motivated violent extremism, or cyber threats; and encourage resistance to malign influence and disinformation. Foreign Policy: Activities that promote understanding of U.S. foreign policy priorities and Franco-American foreign policy cooperation among the French public and influencers. Civic Education and Media Literacy: Activities that support involvement of young people in the civic life of their country and building a sense of shared values and responsibilities of citizenship, especially across ethnic, religious, and socio-economic divisions. Activities that build media literacy and resilience to misinformation. Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability: Activities that encourage understanding of climate change, promote civic activities supporting environmental sustainability, promote innovation and economic opportunity related to climate change, and demonstrate how America and France can work together to achieve our climate goals. Prosperity, Trade, and Investment: Activities that encourage a nuanced understanding of U.S. agricultural practices and industries, support the expansion of U.S. exports and investments, improve the connections between U.S. and French businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities, entrepreneurship, and financial independence among women, youth, and underserved populations.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-FRANCE-FY2024-03 still open?

No. It closed on April 29, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for PDS Annual Program Statement 2024?

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

### What is the deadline for PDS Annual Program Statement 2024?

Closed April 29, 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 $24,999 each. About $100,000 in total.

### 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.