Opportunity ID: 342300
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-CY600-FY22-0002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | An open competition for Federal Awards (Grants) through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, aiming to support the strengthening of ties and advancing relations between the U.S. and Cyprus. |
| 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: | Priority Program Areas:
To achieve the objective of the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, grant proposals that advance the following themes will be considered: – Bicommunal engagement activities: Projects promoting interaction of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot youth and young professionals to facilitate ties, increase tolerance, and counter hate; – Support of global governance, social inclusion and human rights: Projects fortifying democratic processes, addressing transnational issues such as climate change, supporting human rights, migrants, and anti-trafficking projects, promoting and safeguarding equal rights and opportunities for LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic and religious communities, and racial minorities; – Support economic diversification efforts: Projects enhancing business and entrepreneurial skills using U.S. models, creating new U.S.-Cyprus partnerships and opportunities for start-up companies, supporting social impact investment, and empowering women and young entrepreneurs; – Countering disinformation, enhancing digital literacy, supporting excellence in journalism: Projects supporting investigative journalism and/or strengthening media and civil society’s ability to counter disinformation; – Academic collaboration: Promoting and facilitating linkages between U.S. and Cypriot educational institutions; – Cultural exchanges: Promoting the exchange of culture between the United States and Cyprus; – English language proficiency: Supporting English language teaching and learning among students and professionals; – Science and technology cooperation: Enhancing cooperation in climate/environment, science, and STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) programs, especially for women and youth. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2022 This opportunity was posted on July 15, 2022 and closes on August 22, 2022. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2022 This opportunity was posted on July 15, 2022 and closes on August 22, 2022. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Participants and Audiences:
The Public Affairs Section will give consideration to the full range and diversity of U.S. and Cypriot non-profit organizations. For-profit institutions, such as those registered as commercial and/or private businesses, are not eligible to receive funding. Priority will be given to: – U.S. and Cypriot individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing events exchanges, and programs; Categories that are not eligible for funding under this NOFO: – Charitable or development activities; Authorizing legislation, type, and year of funding: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cyprus |
| Description: |
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus is pleased to announce an open competition for Federal Awards (Grants) through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, aiming to support the strengthening of ties and advancing relations between the U.S. and Cyprus. This notice is an Annual Program Statement, outlining the Embassy’s funding priorities, strategic goals, and procedures for submitting funding proposals. Please visit https://cy.usembassy.gov/grants/ and review the complete announcement instructions and eligibility requirements before submitting an application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Read the full announcement on U.S. Embassy Cyprus Grants page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Cyprus
tel. +(357)-22393939 Email:grantsnicosia@state.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Cyprus tel. +(357)-22393939 Email: grantsnicosia@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | PKG00276010 | Jul 15, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 | View |
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