Opportunity Information: Apply for DOSPNG 23 GR 004
The American Corner Programming opportunity is a U.S. Department of State grant competition run by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby. Its purpose is to fund locally led educational programs that will be hosted primarily at two Embassy-supported public spaces in Port Moresby: the American Corner (based at the National Library) and the American Center (located at the U.S. Embassy). Programs are expected to be planned in consultation with the Embassy Public Affairs/Public Diplomacy team, offered free to the public, and designed to leverage volunteers and partnerships with local organizations. Applicants are also encouraged to make practical use of the spaces and their equipment, such as computers, cameras, microphones, and a 3D printer, to deliver hands-on and engaging learning activities.
Projects should align with at least one of the grant’s priority themes: economic empowerment and technology (with an emphasis on advancing economic independence and sustainable development, especially for women, youth, and vulnerable groups), media literacy (helping people recognize misinformation and question the reliability of information), civic education (encouraging participation in governance and building understanding of the rule of law, constitutional roles, and leadership), or environment and climate (supporting sustainable business practices and improving understanding of how to manage ecosystems and natural resources responsibly while doing business). In addition to these themes, the opportunity highlights a set of core American Corner/American Center program areas, including sharing accurate and audience-appropriate information about the United States (history, culture, society, values, and foreign policy), building employability skills through business English and job-focused writing (CVs/resumes, technical writing, research skills), supporting advising on higher education opportunities in the United States, and promoting STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics).
The location requirement is central: primary activities must take place at the American Corner or American Center, though secondary outreach activities (for example, sessions at schools or universities) are allowed if they clearly connect back to American Corner programming. Budgets can include limited, justified transportation costs that help participants access the American Corner or American Center. The Embassy indicates a preference for projects that strengthen positive ties between Papua New Guinea and the United States, especially those that help Papua New Guinean audiences learn about American culture, history, values, holidays, or traditions. Example program formats include tutoring, book clubs, literacy activities, guest-speaker events, workshops, and other educational programming linked to thematic areas like business, environment, science, trade, justice, media, or information technology.
Funding is small-grants sized, with an award ceiling of USD 5,000 per project and an anticipated total funding pool of about USD 40,000, supporting roughly eight awards (subject to funds availability). The performance period can be up to 12 months, and the covered project window is October 2023 through September 2024, with an anticipated start in Fall 2023. Eligible applicants are broadly defined in the notice and include nonprofits (with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status), educational institutions, government entities, and individuals, though the program description emphasizes locally established organizations and institutions as key applicants.
Cost rules are fairly strict and focused on direct program delivery. Proposals may include modest administrative costs such as partial salaries or honoraria for implementers and speaker travel, but only when those costs are clearly tied to running the specific program. The grant will not support general operating expenses, long-term infrastructure, construction, or vague overhead lines. It also does not allow food and drink costs, and it cannot be used for travel to international conferences. Political and advocacy restrictions apply as well: funds cannot support partisan political activities, lobbying for specific legislation, or projects that promote specific religious activities. If applicants plan seminars, workshops, or publications, the proposal needs to spell out the audience, content, timeline, distribution plan (for publications), and the expected outcomes and benefits. Finally, the Embassy strongly encourages prospective applicants to visit the American Corner or American Center before applying, so proposals reflect the available resources and realistic program design.Apply for DOSPNG 23 GR 004
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Papua New Guinea in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Corner Programming" 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 Apr 18, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $5,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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