Opportunity ID: 338087

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AFMDG-22-01
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros PDS Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 15, 2022
Last Updated Date: Feb 15, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2022
Archive Date: May 30, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000
Award Floor: $2,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States, Madagascar, and Comoros:• 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 institutions.

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

Additional Information

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

The Public Diplomacy section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, our strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. 

The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational, cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting transparency and good governance, economic prosperity, and sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; training, workshops, or courses to develop professional or academic skills; youth engagement programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; professional and academic exchanges and programs; communication campaign related to human rights, democracy, and environment. 

Proposed programs should be completed within a maximum of 18 months. PD 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. 

All application materials must be submitted to the Public Diplomacy section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros at the following email address: AntanPASGrants@state.gov

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

U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros – Public Diplomacy section (PD) Grants Management Team

E-mail: AntanPASGrants@state.gov

Phone: +261 20 23 480 00
Email:AntanPASGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 338087 Full Announcement-PDS Annual Program Statement -> Program Narrative Template_Supplemental to SF424.pdf

Folder 338087 Full Announcement-PDS Annual Program Statement -> AFMDG-22-01_Notice of Funding Opportunity_Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.pdf

Folder 338087 Full Announcement-PDS Annual Program Statement -> Budget Narrative Template_Supplemental to SF424 A.pdf

Folder 338087 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory SF 424 Forms -> SF 424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs-Organization.pdf

Folder 338087 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory SF 424 Forms -> SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance-Organization.pdf

Folder 338087 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory SF 424 Forms -> SF424A-V1.0-Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs.pdf

Folder 338087 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory SF 424 Forms -> SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance- Individual.pdf

Folder 338087 Other Supporting Documents-Mandatory SF 424 Forms -> SF 424B Assurances for Non-Construction Programs-Individual.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros – Public Diplomacy section (PD) Grants Management Team
E-mail: AntanPASGrants@state.gov
Phone: +261 20 23 480 00
Email: AntanPASGrants@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.040 AFMDG-22-01 U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros PDS Annual Program Statement PKG00272056 Feb 15, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

338087 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

338087 SF424A-1.0.pdf

338087 SF424B-1.1.pdf

338087 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

338087 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

338087 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

338087 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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