Opportunity ID: 331120

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MON-FY21-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 26, 2021
Last Updated Date: Jan 26, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 16, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 16, 2021
Archive Date: Aug 15, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $180,000
Award Ceiling: $20,000
Award Floor: $2,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: PAS Monrovia encourages applications from the United States and Liberia, although all activities must take place in Liberia. We encourage registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; individuals, including alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs; non-profit or governmental educational institutions; non-profit media organizations; and professional trade organizations.

Additional Information

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

The U.S. Embassy Monrovia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

PAS Monrovia is soliciting proposals from Liberian non-profit institutions, non-governmental organizations, or non-profit private or public academic institutions for funding to support programs that strengthen U.S.-Liberian ties. These proposals must focus on one or more of the priority areas specified below.

PAS Monrovia invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Liberia 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. society, culture and policies.

Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

  • Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
  • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
  • Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
  • Professional and academic exchanges and programs
  • Programs developed by alumni of a U.S. Government-sponsored educational or professional exchange program
  • Programs that expand PAS American Spaces activities
  • Roundtables, panels, and workshops
  • Media training

Note: These programs may take place virtually and/or in-person with public health protocols in place.

Priority Program Areas

Effective rule of law and human rights protections

Program topic examples:

  • increasing access to justice
  • improving community dispute resolution mechanisms
  • reducing sexual- and gender-based violence
  • leading anti-corruption efforts
  • increasing transparency in the public sector
  • promoting democratic values and governance
  • professionalization of media
  • increasing media literacy
  • encouraging volunteerism
  • improving citizen engagement

Inclusive economic development and mutually beneficial trade and investment

Program topic examples:

  • promoting entrepreneurship
  • enabling investment environment
  • encouraging sustainable development
  • increasing expertise in SME business owners

Human development

Program topic examples:

  • increasing access to education for all
  • improving reading and math comprehension among youth
  • creating opportunities for teacher training
  • creating opportunities for academic exchange
  • developing leadership and life skills
Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Monrovia Funding Opportunities
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Mission Liberia Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:monroviapd@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 331120 Full Announcement-U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS APS -> Embassy Monrovia FY21 Annual Program Statement_FINAL.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Mission Liberia Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email: monroviapd@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.040 PAS-MON-FY21-01 U.S. Embassy Monrovia PAS Annual Program Statement PKG00265178 Jan 26, 2021 Jul 16, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

331120 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

331120 SF424A-1.0.pdf

331120 SF424B-1.1.pdf

331120 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

331120 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

331120 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

331120 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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