# U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa -- PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-samoa-2023-01-u-s-embassy-apia-samoa-pds-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344349

> U.S. Mission to New Zealand offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $500) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on August 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-SAMOA-2023-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to New Zealand |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Purpose of Grants: PDS Samoa invites Statements of Interest (SOI) for projects that seek to do at least one of the following: · strengthen U.S.-Samoa cooperation and coordination on global issues of shared interest (e.g. combatting climate change, supporting Indo- Pacific security, promoting diversity and inclusion); · promote the mutual benefits of tech and innovation; and · promote stronger connections between the people of the United States, Samoa, and may include the Pacific Island region if inclusive of Samoa. All programs must include an element that will promote increased understanding of the United States including, but not limited to U.S. policy, people, culture and/or perspectives.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-SAMOA-2023-01 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 Apia, Samoa -- PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to New Zealand accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa -- 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. About $50,000 in total across about 5 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.