Opportunity ID: 330437

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-LAPAZ-FY21-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy La Paz – PAS Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: PAS La Paz invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, educational, professional and scientific ties between the U.S. and Bolivia through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral 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.

The Public Affairs Section is particularly interested in projects that increase academic and cultural exchanges between the United States and Bolivia, expand English language proficiency, foster entrepreneurship and innovation, encourage greater cooperation in science and technology, promote social inclusion and advance excellence in journalism. We are looking for proposals with outstanding cultural, educational, and exchange merit that involve geographically, demographically, and socio-economically diverse audiences in Bolivia.

Examples of PAS Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
• Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
• Expanding English language proficiency;
• Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, especially with programs that support increased economic opportunities for women and small business owners, including social impact investment;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; and
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

Expected Number of Awards: 40
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Dec 17, 2020
Last Updated Date: Dec 17, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 31, 2021 Rolling deadline. However, the final submission for consideration of proposals is August 31st, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 31, 2021 Rolling deadline. However, the final submission for consideration of proposals is August 31st, 2021
Archive Date: Sep 30, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $40,000
Award Floor: $1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible Applicants: The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Bolivia.
• Registered, not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
• Individuals
• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
• Governmental institutionsFor-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Bolivia
Description:

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy La Paz, under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small 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.

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy La Paz Web page
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Maria T Requena

Grantor

Phone 591-2-216-8790
Email:requenamt@state.gov

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