The U.S. Embassy in Australia invites proposals for annual projects to be submitted electronically. Applicants should provide a project timeline, details of U.S. Embassy involvement, budget specifics, and potential cost sharing arrangements in their submissions. Grant proposal forms are available on the U.S. Embassy website. Applications should be sent to PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. Ensure detailed information is included to showcase project viability and acknowledgment of the U.S. Embassy’s role. Deadline for submission is [closing_date].
Opportunity ID: 290351
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAS-AUS-FY2017-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Mission Australia 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: | The U.S. Embassy in Australia invites Australian organizations and individuals to submit proposals for funding of programs that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Australia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include: entrepreneurship and innovation; U.S. policies, society, culture and values; cultural diversity; academic integration and advancement; civic participation; countering violent extremism; global challenges such as climate change, clean energy, promotion of STEM, human rights, economic development, health, LGBTI issues, and marginalized populations.
Most grants funded are in the $5,000 to $15,000 range, though proposals for higher amounts will be considered if the project is of particular value to advancing the U.S.-Australia relationship. Proposals that include cost sharing by the applicant or another relevant organization are encouraged. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 27, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – There will be two deadlines for submission of grant proposals in 2017: January 31 and July 30. Following these deadlines, the Public Affairs Section will review all proposals received during that period and make funding determinations. Applicants can expect to be notified 3-4 weeks after the deadline for each funding cycle whether proposals are successful or not. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – There will be two deadlines for submission of grant proposals in 2017: January 31 and July 30. Following these deadlines, the Public Affairs Section will review all proposals received during that period and make funding determinations. Applicants can expect to be notified 3-4 weeks after the deadline for each funding cycle whether proposals are successful or not. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications are encouraged from a variety of individuals and organizations, including but not limited to: non-governmental/civil society organizations, think tanks, educational institutions or subsets thereof, and non-profit organizations. Prior programmatic experience is desired, along with experience managing budgets. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Australia |
| Description: | Proposals should be submitted via email to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy: PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov.
Post’s grant proposal forms can be found at the link below. Please include as many specific details as possible, including a project timeline and a description of how the U.S. Embassy would be involved and acknowledged in conjunction with the project. Please include a detailed budget, as well as information about cost sharing by other entities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Moore
Grants Manager Phone 61 2 6214 5784 Email:PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov |
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