Opportunity Information: Apply for AF PAS MAP FY23 03
The U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), under the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement. The main goal is to support projects that strengthen relationships between the United States and Mozambique through educational and cultural exchange activities. A core requirement is that every proposed program must include a clear American element, meaning a direct connection to the United States such as involvement of an American expert, a U.S.-based organization, or an American institution. For this funding cycle, the Embassy highlights a specific priority: expanding access to English language learning, reflecting strong interest in improving English skills and opportunities in Mozambique.
The opportunity is funded through Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy funds (CFDA 19.040) and is listed as a discretionary grant competition. Awards are expected to support projects running between 6 and 12 months, with an anticipated start around October 2023, depending on the availability of funds. The Embassy expects to make up to five awards total, again contingent on funding. Individual award sizes are relatively small but flexible, ranging from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $30,000, making this well-suited to targeted programs, pilot initiatives, short-term exchanges, workshops, training series, or community-focused learning activities tied to U.S.-Mozambique engagement and English access.
Funding may be provided through different assistance instruments: a standard grant, a fixed amount award, or a cooperative agreement. The practical difference is that cooperative agreements involve more active participation from Embassy staff during implementation, which can include closer coordination, guidance, or collaboration as the project runs. Applicants should be prepared for that possibility depending on the instrument selected and should design realistic workplans, timelines, and deliverables that fit within a 6 to 12 month performance window.
The announcement also spells out what the program will not fund. Ineligible activities include anything tied to partisan political activity, as well as charitable or general development work that is not aligned with public diplomacy exchange goals. Construction is not allowed, and projects supporting specific religious activities are excluded. The program will not fund fundraising campaigns, lobbying efforts for particular legislation or programs, or scientific research. It also will not support proposals that are mainly meant to build the applicant organization itself (for example, general operational expansion) rather than deliver a public-facing program, and it will not fund projects that duplicate existing programs. In other words, proposals need to be clearly public diplomacy focused, exchange oriented, and distinctive, with a strong U.S. connection and a strong fit with the English-language-access priority.
Key administrative details from the listing include the funding opportunity title "U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement" and the opportunity number AF PAS MAP FY23 03. The posting indicates it was created on January 9, 2023, with an original closing date of April 30, 2023, and an award ceiling of $30,000. The eligible applicant category is broadly labeled as "Others" (with further eligibility details referenced in the full announcement), suggesting that a range of organization types may be able to apply as long as they meet the Embassy's specific eligibility rules and can carry out a compliant public diplomacy project in Mozambique.Apply for AF PAS MAP FY23 03
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mozambique in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 09, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement under the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. It funds educational and cultural exchange activities designed to strengthen relationships between the United States and Mozambique.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The main goal is to support projects that build and strengthen U.S.-Mozambique ties through public diplomacy programming, especially programs with educational and cultural exchange components.
3) What is the top priority for this funding cycle?
The Embassy highlights expanding access to English language learning as a specific priority for this cycle, reflecting strong interest in improving English skills and opportunities in Mozambique.
4) What does the program mean by a required "American element"?
Every proposal must include a clear American element, meaning a direct connection to the United States. Examples provided include involvement of an American expert, a U.S.-based organization, or an American institution.
5) What types of projects are a good fit for this grant?
The grant is described as well-suited to targeted, public-facing programs such as pilot initiatives, short-term exchanges, workshops, training series, or community-focused learning activities that connect to U.S.-Mozambique engagement and the priority of English-language access.
6) How much funding can an applicant request?
Individual awards range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $30,000.
7) How many awards will be made?
The Embassy expects to make up to five awards total, contingent on the availability of funds.
8) How long can a project run?
Projects are expected to run between 6 and 12 months, and applicants should design workplans and deliverables that realistically fit within that performance window.
9) When are projects expected to start?
The anticipated start is around October 2023, depending on the availability of funds.
10) What type of grant competition is this?
The listing identifies this as a discretionary grant competition funded through Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy funds.
11) What funding source / CFDA is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is funded under CFDA 19.040 using Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy funds.
12) What assistance instruments might be used for awards?
Funding may be provided through a standard grant, a fixed amount award, or a cooperative agreement.
13) What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
A cooperative agreement involves more active participation from Embassy staff during implementation. This can include closer coordination, guidance, or collaboration while the project is being carried out.
14) Should applicants plan differently depending on the award instrument?
Yes. Since cooperative agreements may involve more Embassy involvement during implementation, applicants should be prepared for that possibility and propose realistic timelines, deliverables, and coordination approaches that fit the 6 to 12 month period.
15) Are there activities the program will not fund?
Yes. The announcement lists multiple ineligible activity types, including partisan political activity; charitable or general development work not aligned with public diplomacy exchange goals; construction; support for specific religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying for particular legislation or programs; scientific research; proposals mainly intended to build the applicant organization itself (such as general operational expansion); and projects that duplicate existing programs.
16) Can this grant fund partisan political activities?
No. Anything tied to partisan political activity is explicitly ineligible.
17) Can this grant be used for general charitable or development work?
No. Charitable or general development work that is not aligned with public diplomacy exchange goals is not eligible for funding under this program.
18) Is construction an allowable cost or activity?
No. Construction is not allowed under this opportunity.
19) Can projects focused on specific religious activities be funded?
No. Projects supporting specific religious activities are excluded.
20) Can an applicant use the funds for fundraising or lobbying?
No. The program will not fund fundraising campaigns or lobbying efforts for particular legislation or programs.
21) Can this funding support scientific research?
No. Scientific research is listed as an ineligible activity.
22) Can the grant be used mainly to expand an organization’s operations or capacity?
No. Proposals that are mainly meant to build the applicant organization itself (for example, general operational expansion) rather than deliver a public-facing public diplomacy program are not eligible.
23) Are duplicate programs allowed?
No. The program will not fund projects that duplicate existing programs. Proposals should be distinctive and clearly aligned with public diplomacy exchange goals.
24) What should a compliant proposal emphasize?
Based on the announcement, a compliant proposal should be public diplomacy focused, exchange oriented, include a strong American element, align with U.S.-Mozambique engagement, and fit the highlighted priority of expanding access to English language learning.
25) What is the official title of the opportunity?
The funding opportunity title is "U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement."
26) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is AF PAS MAP FY23 03.
27) When was the opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The posting indicates it was created on January 9, 2023, with an original closing date of April 30, 2023.
28) Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is broadly labeled as "Others," and the listing notes that further eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement. This suggests a range of organization types may be eligible as long as they meet the Embassy’s specific rules and can carry out a compliant public diplomacy project in Mozambique.
29) Is this grant best suited for large or small projects?
The award sizes are described as relatively small but flexible ($5,000 to $30,000), making the opportunity well-suited to targeted programs such as pilots, workshops, training series, and short-term exchange-oriented activities.
30) Does this program require the work to take place within a specific timeframe?
Yes. The Embassy expects projects to be designed for a 6 to 12 month implementation period, with an anticipated start around October 2023 (subject to funding availability).
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