Opportunity ID: 346773

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AF-MASFY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru 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:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 13, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $10,000
Award Floor: $2,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

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

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement 

Funding Opportunity Number: AFMASFY23-01 

Deadline for Application: May 15, 2023 

 Assistance Listing:  19.040 – SmithMundt 

Total Amount Available: Flexible, depending on funding availability. The floor amount for each grant award is $2,000, and the ceiling amount is $ 10,000. Proposals ranging from $2,000- $3,000 are typically awarded.   

Program Description : The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 

 

Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho 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.  

FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION:

Funding Instrument Type: Grant 

Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $2000 

Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $10,000 

Note: Typical Award Amount: Between $2,000-3,000 

Anticipated Program Start Date: Will depend on award cycle 

 

The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. This notice is subject to availability of funds. If you are interested in one of these funding opportunities, please email GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the specific proposal guidelines. 

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less. The Public Diplomacy Section will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. 

 

 ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 

 

1. Eligible Applicants 

 Applicants must be Basotho or currently residing in Lesotho. The programs must take place and be focused on Lesotho. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from:  

·         Civil-society organizations and local representatives of civil society 

·         Non-governmental organizations 

·         Academic institutions 

·         Individuals 

 

For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. 

 

2. Cost Sharing or Matching – Cost sharing is not required. 

 

3. Download the attached Annual Program Statement (APS) to learn Other Eligibility Requirements. Alternatively, you can send an e-mail to GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the guidelines.

 

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain this registration. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov. 

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

Public Affairs Grants Management Team

Grantor

Phone 26658853935
Email:GrantsMaseru@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Modification of Grantor details Mar 14, 2023
Addition of e-mail address Mar 13, 2023
Mar 13, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AF-MASFY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru 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:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Mar 13, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $10,000
Award Floor: $2,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

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

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement 

Funding Opportunity Number: AFMASFY23-01 

Deadline for Application: May 15, 2023 

 Assistance Listing:  19.040 – SmithMundt 

Total Amount Available: Flexible, depending on funding availability. The floor amount for each grant award is $2,000, and the ceiling amount is $ 10,000. Proposals ranging from $2,000- $3,000 are typically awarded.   

Program Description : The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 

 

Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho 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.  

FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION:

Funding Instrument Type: Grant 

Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $2000 

Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $10,000 

Note: Typical Award Amount: Between $2,000-3,000 

Anticipated Program Start Date: Will depend on award cycle 

 

The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. This notice is subject to availability of funds. If you are interested in one of these funding opportunities, please email GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the specific proposal guidelines. 

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less. The Public Diplomacy Section will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. 

 

 ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 

 

1. Eligible Applicants 

 Applicants must be Basotho or currently residing in Lesotho. The programs must take place and be focused on Lesotho. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from:  

·         Civil-society organizations and local representatives of civil society 

·         Non-governmental organizations 

·         Academic institutions 

·         Individuals 

 

For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. 

 

2. Cost Sharing or Matching – Cost sharing is not required. 

 

3. Download the attached Annual Program Statement (APS) to learn Other Eligibility Requirements. Alternatively, you can send an e-mail to GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the guidelines.

 

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain this registration. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov. 

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

Public Affairs Grants Management Team

Grantor

Phone 26658853935
Email:GrantsMaseru@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AF-MASFY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru 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:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 13, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $10,000
Award Floor: $2,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Individuals
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

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

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement 

Funding Opportunity Number: AFMASFY23-01 

Deadline for Application: May 15, 2023 

 Assistance Listing:  19.040 – SmithMundt 

Total Amount Available: Flexible, depending on funding availability. The floor amount for each grant award is $2,000, and the ceiling amount is $ 10,000. Proposals ranging from $2,000- $3,000 are typically awarded.   

Program Description : The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 

 

Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho 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.  

FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION:

Funding Instrument Type: Grant 

Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $2000 

Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $10,000 

Note: Typical Award Amount: Between $2,000-3,000 

Anticipated Program Start Date: Will depend on award cycle 

 

The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. This notice is subject to availability of funds. If you are interested in one of these funding opportunities, please email GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the specific proposal guidelines. 

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less. The Public Diplomacy Section will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. 

 

 ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 

 

1. Eligible Applicants 

 Applicants must be Basotho or currently residing in Lesotho. The programs must take place and be focused on Lesotho. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from:  

·         Civil-society organizations and local representatives of civil society 

·         Non-governmental organizations 

·         Academic institutions 

·         Individuals 

 

For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. 

 

2. Cost Sharing or Matching – Cost sharing is not required. 

 

3. Download the attached Annual Program Statement (APS) to learn Other Eligibility Requirements. Alternatively, you can send an e-mail to GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the guidelines.

 

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain this registration. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov. 

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

Madingane M Maliehe

Grantor

Phone 26658853935
Email:maliehemm@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AF-MASFY23-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru 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:
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 13, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 14, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $10,000
Award Floor: $2,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Individuals
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

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

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement 

Funding Opportunity Number: AFMASFY23-01 

Deadline for Application: May 15, 2023 

 Assistance Listing:  19.040 – SmithMundt 

Total Amount Available: Flexible, depending on funding availability. The floor amount for each grant award is $2,000, and the ceiling amount is $ 10,000. Proposals ranging from $2,000- $3,000 are typically awarded.   

Program Description : The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 

 

Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section Maseru invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and the Kingdom of Lesotho 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.  

FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION:

Funding Instrument Type: Grant 

Floor of Individual Award Amounts: $2000 

Ceiling of Individual Award Amounts: $10,000 

Note: Typical Award Amount: Between $2,000-3,000 

Anticipated Program Start Date: Will depend on award cycle 

 

The U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described in the absence of worthy applications or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government. This notice is subject to availability of funds. If you are interested in one of these funding opportunities, please email GrantsMaseru@state.gov to request the specific proposal guidelines. 

Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in one year or less. The Public Diplomacy Section will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. 

 

 ELIGILIBITY INFORMATION 

 

1. Eligible Applicants 

 Applicants must be Basotho or currently residing in Lesotho. The programs must take place and be focused on Lesotho. The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from:  

·         Civil-society organizations and local representatives of civil society 

·         Non-governmental organizations 

·         Academic institutions 

·         Individuals 

 

For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. 

 

2. Cost Sharing or Matching – Cost sharing is not required. 

 

3. Download the attached Annual Program Statement (APS) to learn Other Eligibility Requirements 

 

 

In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain this registration. Individuals are not required to be registered in SAM.gov. 

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

Madingane M Maliehe

Grantor

Phone 26658853935
Email:maliehemm@state.gov

Folder 346773 Full Announcement-Embassy Maseru Grants APS -> U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement .pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Grantor
Phone 26658853935
Email: GrantsMaseru@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
AF-MASFY23-01 U.S. Embassy Maseru Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement PKG00280495 Mar 14, 2023 May 15, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346773 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346773 SF424A-1.0.pdf

346773 SF424B-1.1.pdf

346773 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346773 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

346773 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

346773 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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