The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Affairs Section (PAS) invites proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This grant initiative seeks to fund programs that advance U.S. government objectives and foster robust bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding between the United States and Malaysia. Successful proposals must incorporate a significant American element, such as engagement with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in relevant fields. This inclusion is crucial to enhancing understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives among Malaysian audiences. Funding is available on a rolling basis, encouraging prompt submissions from interested parties aiming to strengthen U.S.-Malaysia ties through impactful public diplomacy.
Opportunity ID: 345059
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SMY300-FY2023-PASKL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy KL PAS Annual Program Statement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Humanities Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | • Promotion of regional security cooperation, including countering violent extremism, countering disinformation, cybersecurity, and transnational threats. • Fostering shared interests in good governance and rule of law, including strengthening civil society, media freedom, human rights, and media literacy. • Advancing U.S. and Malaysian prosperity through advancing and deepening our bilateral economic and commercial partnership. Program could focus on topics such as trade and investment issues, environment and climate change, women/youth empowerment and technology/innovation. • Programs that advance mutual understanding of policies, values and perspectives. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $99,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – Nonprofit Institutions of higher education – For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Malaysia |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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. PAS Kuala Lumpur invites proposals for programs that further U.S. government objectives and promote bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding between the U.S. and Malaysia. All programs must include a substantive American element, such as connections with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will result in increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as funding becomes available. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Team
Public Affairs Section Email:PublicAffairsKL@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 345059 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY2023-PAS KL Annual Program Statement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Team Public Affairs Section Email: PublicAffairsKL@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | SMY300-FY2023-PASKL | U.S. Embassy KL PAS Annual Program Statement | PKG00279009 | Dec 22, 2022 | Sep 19, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345059 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345059 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345059 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345059 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345059 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345059 SF424B-1.1.pdf
345059 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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