Deadline: 23-Dec-22
The U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Annual Program Statement.
Purpose
- All programs must include a connection with American culture, expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote an increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives. Programs with in-person elements should include virtual-program contingency plans (and corresponding budget). Examples of PAS program activities include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs on the topics of entrepreneurship, STEM, education policy, gender equality, and reforms, among others.
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.
- Professional and academic exchanges and programs.
- Training and workshops for professionals.
- Programs to engage young people, women, or vulnerable populations.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12 months maximum
- Number of awards anticipated: up to 10 awards, depending on available funds
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000
- Type of Funding: FY 22/23 Public Diplomacy Funds, pending availability of funds
Participants and Audiences
- The intended audience for potential projects includes entrepreneurs, educators, journalists, young people, women, IDP and other vulnerable communities, people with disabilities, and the public.
Eligibility Criteria
- Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Azerbaijani entities with relevant experience.
- This experience should be documented in the proposal.
- Eligible entities include not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, public educational institutions, think tanks, and individuals.
- For-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
- Previous federal award recipients who are not/were not in compliance with the terms of their financial and program reporting requirements are ineligible to apply.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with all applicable terms, conditions, and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements.
- Those organizations found to be in non-compliance may be found ineligible for funding or receive a “high-risk” designation if selected for funding.
Ineligible Criteria
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
- Programs relating to partisan political activity
- Charitable or development activities
- Construction programs
- Programs that support specific religious activities
- Fund-raising campaigns
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- Scientific research
- Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization, or
- Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339604