The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section is offering an Annual Program Statement, inviting proposals for programs that support U.S. foreign policy goals in Malawi. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen bilateral relations and promote shared values through various initiatives. Typical projects may include educational and cultural exchange programs, media literacy, promoting democratic values, fostering economic growth, or supporting civil society development. The grant seeks innovative approaches to engage Malawian audiences and build mutual understanding. Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the Embassy’s public diplomacy objectives. This is a competitive grant, and successful projects will demonstrate clear objectives, feasible execution plans, and measurable impacts. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 30, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 337192
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-LILONGWE-FY22-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: | •Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs •Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions •Professional and academic exchanges and programs •Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs •Initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – The APS will run throughout FY22 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
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: | PDS encourages applications from organizations located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere:•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 |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Malawi |
Description: |
Executive Summary |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Team
Lilongwe Public Affairs Grants Team Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
---|---|---|
The award ceiling and floor is 100,000 and 5,000 respectively. | Jan 05, 2022 | |
Jan 04, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-LILONGWE-FY22-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: | •Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs •Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions •Professional and academic exchanges and programs •Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs •Initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – The APS will run throughout FY22 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
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: | PDS encourages applications from organizations located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere:•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 |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Malawi |
Description: |
Executive Summary |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Team
Lilongwe Public Affairs Grants Team Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-LILONGWE-FY22-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: | •Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs •Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions •Professional and academic exchanges and programs •Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs •Initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs. |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | – The APS will run throughout FY22 |
Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | PDS encourages applications from organizations located in Malawi, the United States or elsewhere:
•Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Malawi |
Description: |
Executive Summary |
Link to Additional Information: | – |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Team
Lilongwe Public Affairs Grants Team Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 337192 Full Announcement-APS-PDS Lilongwe -> Annual Program Statement – PDS Lilongwe.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Grants Team Lilongwe Public Affairs Grants Team Email: LilongwePAS@state.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19.040 | PDS-LILONGWE-FY22-APS01 | U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement | PKG00271195 | Jan 04, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337192 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
337192 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337192 SF424B-1.1.pdf
337192 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337192 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337192 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
337192 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf