Opportunity ID: 351486

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-LILONGWE-FY24-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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
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 or individuals located in Malawi, the United States, or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period. 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 Malawi
Description:

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences.

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.

Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program.

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs.

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States.

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

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section
Email:LilongwePublicDiplomacy@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Contact information updated. Feb 06, 2024
More information on the description. Dec 14, 2023
Eligibility information edited. Dec 14, 2023
Bullets removed. Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-LILONGWE-FY24-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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Dec 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
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 or individuals located in Malawi, the United States, or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period. 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 Malawi
Description:

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences.

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.

Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program.

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs.

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States.

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

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section
Email:LilongwePublicDiplomacy@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-LILONGWE-FY24-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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Dec 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
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 or individuals located in Malawi, the United States, or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period. 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 Malawi
Description:

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malawi through 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. policies and perspectives in Malawi.

Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but are not limited to:

U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian audiences.

Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.

Professional and academic exchanges and programs.

Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.

Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program.

Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs.

Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States.

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

Mission Malawi Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-LILONGWE-FY24-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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Dec 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
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 or individuals located in Malawi, the United States, or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period. 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 Malawi
Description:

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.

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

Mission Malawi Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-LILONGWE-FY24-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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Dec 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
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 or individuals located in Malawi, the United States, or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.

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 Malawi
Description:

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.

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

Mission Malawi Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-LILONGWE-FY24-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: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Dec 14, 2023
Last Updated Date: Dec 14, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2024
Archive Date: Jun 30, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
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 or individuals located in Malawi, the United States, or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals based in Malawi during the project period.

• 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 Malawi
Description:

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for our Small Grants Program. This announcement is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes on which we focus, and the procedures for submitting funding requests. Please read this document carefully and follow all instructions. This notice is subject to the availability of funding.

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

Mission Malawi Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Email:LilongwePAS@state.gov

Folder 351486 Full Announcement-Lilongwe-APS-FY24 -> Lilongwe-APS-FY24 – Revised Feb 5 2024.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section
Email: LilongwePublicDiplomacy@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-FY24-APS01 U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement PKG00284170 Dec 14, 2023 May 31, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

351486 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

351486 SF424A-1.0.pdf

351486 SF424B-1.1.pdf

351486 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

351486 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

351486 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

351486 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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