Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MAP FY21 02
The U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program via an Annual Program Statement. This opportunity is designed to support projects that build and deepen cultural ties between the United States and Mozambique. The core idea is to fund cultural and exchange-focused programming that highlights shared values and strengthens bilateral cooperation, while also helping Mozambican audiences better understand U.S. policies and perspectives.
A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American component. That can be an American cultural element built into the program itself, or a concrete partnership or link to the United States through American experts, organizations, or institutions in the relevant field. In practice, this means proposals should not only serve a local need but also intentionally create people-to-people connections and a meaningful U.S.-Mozambique exchange dimension, whether through joint activities, guest speakers, mentorship, collaboration with U.S.-based entities, or U.S.-informed approaches and content.
The Embassy identifies several priority areas it wants proposals to address. One focus area is entrepreneurship, specifically programs that encourage good business practices and provide business training for young entrepreneurs. Another is countering violent extremism, with an emphasis on strengthening community resilience to terrorism and violent extremism, particularly in Cabo Delgado. A third priority is English language programming, especially initiatives that expand access to virtual English learning, which suggests a preference for scalable, remote, or technology-enabled learning models. The fourth priority is women’s empowerment, supporting both established and emerging female leaders by providing tools, skills, and resources that help them advance their communities’ needs and leadership impact.
From the funding details provided, this is a discretionary grant opportunity with an award ceiling of $50,000, and the program anticipated making about five awards. The listing references CFDA number 19.040 and indicates eligibility under an “Others” category, implying that eligibility is broader than a single applicant type and is further clarified in the full announcement materials. The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2021, with an original closing date of August 1, 2021, reflecting a defined submission window for proposals under that annual statement.
Overall, the grant program is best suited for organizations or groups that can design practical, community-relevant programming in one of the stated priority areas while also building an authentic U.S. connection into the project’s design and delivery. Projects that clearly link activities to cultural exchange and mutual understanding, demonstrate a credible American partner or American expertise, and show measurable community benefit in Mozambique would align closely with the Embassy’s stated goals.Apply for PAS MAP FY21 02
- 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 PAS 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 Feb 11, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 2021. (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 $50,000.00 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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Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Mozambique) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program offered under an Annual Program Statement. It funds public diplomacy projects intended to build and deepen cultural ties between the United States and Mozambique through cultural and exchange-focused programming.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and cultural ties by supporting projects that highlight shared values, create meaningful people-to-people connections, and help Mozambican audiences better understand U.S. policies and perspectives.
What types of projects does the program support?
The program supports cultural and exchange-focused programming that is community-relevant in Mozambique and intentionally incorporates a U.S.-Mozambique exchange dimension. Projects should be designed to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation.
Is a U.S. connection required in every proposal?
Yes. A central requirement is that every proposed project includes a clear American component.
What counts as a "clear American component"?
An American component can be an American cultural element within the program or a concrete partnership/link to the United States through American experts, organizations, or institutions in the relevant field.
How can applicants demonstrate the American component in practice?
Examples described in the opportunity include joint activities, guest speakers, mentorship, collaboration with U.S.-based entities, or U.S.-informed approaches and content that create a meaningful exchange dimension between Mozambique and the United States.
Do projects need to address a local Mozambican need as well?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that proposals should not only serve a local need, but also intentionally create people-to-people connections and a meaningful U.S.-Mozambique exchange dimension.
What are the priority program areas?
The Embassy identifies four priority areas: (1) entrepreneurship, (2) countering violent extremism, (3) English language programming, and (4) women's empowerment.
What kinds of entrepreneurship projects are prioritized?
Priority is given to entrepreneurship programs that encourage good business practices and provide business training for young entrepreneurs.
What kinds of countering violent extremism projects are prioritized?
Priority is given to projects that strengthen community resilience to terrorism and violent extremism, particularly in Cabo Delgado.
What kinds of English language projects are prioritized?
The opportunity prioritizes English language programming that expands access to virtual English learning, suggesting an emphasis on scalable, remote, or technology-enabled learning models.
What kinds of women's empowerment projects are prioritized?
Priority is given to initiatives supporting both established and emerging female leaders by providing tools, skills, and resources that help them advance community needs and increase leadership impact.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $50,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipated making about five awards.
Is this a competitive or discretionary funding opportunity?
The funding is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The listing references CFDA number 19.040.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing indicates eligibility under an "Others" category, which suggests eligibility may be broader than a single applicant type. The opportunity notes that eligibility is further clarified in the full announcement materials.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2021.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date listed is August 1, 2021, reflecting a defined submission window under the Annual Program Statement.
What makes a proposal a strong fit for this program?
Based on the description, strong proposals align with one or more priority areas, include an authentic and clearly explained American component, emphasize cultural exchange and mutual understanding, demonstrate credible American expertise or partnership, and show measurable community benefit in Mozambique.
Does the program emphasize cultural exchange even in technical topics like entrepreneurship or English learning?
Yes. Even when projects focus on technical areas, the program framing is public diplomacy. The opportunity emphasizes cultural ties, exchange-focused programming, and people-to-people connections as central design features.
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