Opportunity ID: 344611

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AFMWI-FY23-APS01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section 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: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible ApplicantsPDS encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.• 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. 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged but not required.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsProjects that address any of the priority program areas are encouraged to apply. Only projects that take place in Malawi will be considered. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all proposals from that institution or individual will be considered ineligible for funding.To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have the registrations required in section D6 of the NOFO. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov.

Additional Information

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

NOFO AFMWI-FY23-APS01 Revision Notice:

 

As of December,2022, NCAGE is no longer required for foreign organizations unless bidding on DoD work. Please be advised this update has been made and highlighted on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document. Please visit the revised NOFO and carefully review the highlighted section.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions

Professional and academic exchanges and programs

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States

Priority Program Areas:

Promote good governance and rule of law

Facilitate and encourage growth of entrepreneurship

Promote gender equality to increase participation in education and improved health decision-making by adolescent girls and young women

Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media

Support and improve conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution

Prevent gender-based violence and trafficking in persons

Promote stronger, more numerous university partnerships between U.S. and Malawian universities

PDS will ONLY consider proposals that contain a significant American component or aspect. This could include, but is not limited to, an American expert as a speaker, using curriculum developed by a U.S. institution, or projecting an American film.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

Programs relating to partisan political activity

Charitable or development activities

Construction programs

Programs that support specific religious activities

Fund-raising campaigns

Lobbying for specific legislation or programs

Scientific research

Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization

Programs that duplicate existing programs

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Malawi Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PDS Lilongwe Grants Team

Grantor
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated to include the information that NCAGE is no longer required for foreign organizations unless bidding on DoD work. Feb 06, 2023
Link Description added Nov 22, 2022
Nov 22, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AFMWI-FY23-APS01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section 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: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible ApplicantsPDS encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.• 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. 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged but not required.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsProjects that address any of the priority program areas are encouraged to apply. Only projects that take place in Malawi will be considered. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all proposals from that institution or individual will be considered ineligible for funding.To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have the registrations required in section D6 of the NOFO. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov.

Additional Information

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

NOFO AFMWI-FY23-APS01 Revision Notice:

 

As of December,2022, NCAGE is no longer required for foreign organizations unless bidding on DoD work. Please be advised this update has been made and highlighted on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) document. Please visit the revised NOFO and carefully review the highlighted section.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions

Professional and academic exchanges and programs

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States

Priority Program Areas:

Promote good governance and rule of law

Facilitate and encourage growth of entrepreneurship

Promote gender equality to increase participation in education and improved health decision-making by adolescent girls and young women

Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media

Support and improve conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution

Prevent gender-based violence and trafficking in persons

Promote stronger, more numerous university partnerships between U.S. and Malawian universities

PDS will ONLY consider proposals that contain a significant American component or aspect. This could include, but is not limited to, an American expert as a speaker, using curriculum developed by a U.S. institution, or projecting an American film.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

Programs relating to partisan political activity

Charitable or development activities

Construction programs

Programs that support specific religious activities

Fund-raising campaigns

Lobbying for specific legislation or programs

Scientific research

Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization

Programs that duplicate existing programs

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Malawi Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PDS Lilongwe Grants Team

Grantor
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AFMWI-FY23-APS01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section 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: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 22, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible ApplicantsPDS encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.• 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. 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged but not required.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsProjects that address any of the priority program areas are encouraged to apply. Only projects that take place in Malawi will be considered. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all proposals from that institution or individual will be considered ineligible for funding.To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have the registrations required in section D6 of the NOFO. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov.

Additional Information

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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions

Professional and academic exchanges and programs

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States

Priority Program Areas:

Promote good governance and rule of law

Facilitate and encourage growth of entrepreneurship

Promote gender equality to increase participation in education and improved health decision-making by adolescent girls and young women

Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media

Support and improve conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution

Prevent gender-based violence and trafficking in persons

Promote stronger, more numerous university partnerships between U.S. and Malawian universities

PDS will ONLY consider proposals that contain a significant American component or aspect. This could include, but is not limited to, an American expert as a speaker, using curriculum developed by a U.S. institution, or projecting an American film.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

Programs relating to partisan political activity

Charitable or development activities

Construction programs

Programs that support specific religious activities

Fund-raising campaigns

Lobbying for specific legislation or programs

Scientific research

Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization

Programs that duplicate existing programs

Link to Additional Information: U.S. Embassy Malawi Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PDS Lilongwe Grants Team

Grantor
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AFMWI-FY23-APS01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section 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: 10
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Nov 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Nov 22, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible ApplicantsPDS encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.• 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. 2. Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged but not required.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsProjects that address any of the priority program areas are encouraged to apply. Only projects that take place in Malawi will be considered. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all proposals from that institution or individual will be considered ineligible for funding.To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have the registrations required in section D6 of the NOFO. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov.

Additional Information

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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions

Professional and academic exchanges and programs

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States

Priority Program Areas:

Promote good governance and rule of law

Facilitate and encourage growth of entrepreneurship

Promote gender equality to increase participation in education and improved health decision-making by adolescent girls and young women

Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media

Support and improve conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution

Prevent gender-based violence and trafficking in persons

Promote stronger, more numerous university partnerships between U.S. and Malawian universities

PDS will ONLY consider proposals that contain a significant American component or aspect. This could include, but is not limited to, an American expert as a speaker, using curriculum developed by a U.S. institution, or projecting an American film.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

Programs relating to partisan political activity

Charitable or development activities

Construction programs

Programs that support specific religious activities

Fund-raising campaigns

Lobbying for specific legislation or programs

Scientific research

Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization

Programs that duplicate existing programs

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

PDS Lilongwe Grants Team

Grantor
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

Folder 344611 Full Announcement-PDS-LL-APS01 -> Lilongwe-APS-FY23_FINAL.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: PDS Lilongwe Grants Team
Grantor
Email: LilongwePAS@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
PKG00278637 Nov 22, 2022 May 31, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

344611 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

344611 SF424A-1.0.pdf

344611 SF424B-1.1.pdf

344611 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

344611 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

344611 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

344611 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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