U.S. Embassy PAS Annual Program Statement | PAS WINDHOEK FY2022 04 0

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The U.S. Embassy in Namibia, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding under its Public Diplomacy Grants Program through an Annual Program Statement. The main goal is to support projects that strengthen relationships between the United States and Namibia by using cultural, academic, and exchange-related activities that encourage bilateral cooperation and reinforce shared values. A core requirement is that every proposal includes a clear "American element," meaning there should be a direct connection to the United States, such as collaboration with American experts, organizations, institutions, or the inclusion of U.S. perspectives and participation in a meaningful way.

The opportunity is designed to fund a range of public-facing programs, and the Embassy gives examples to show the type of activities it is looking for. These include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; arts and culture initiatives such as workshops, joint performances, or exhibitions; sports exchange activities; health and conservation programs that include engagement with the broader public; cultural heritage conservation and preservation efforts; professional and academic exchanges; and programs created or led by alumni of U.S.-sponsored exchange programs. The announcement also highlights interest in projects connected to American Spaces hosted by municipal or regional libraries or councils, particularly outreach programs that help local communities engage with information about the United States. In addition, proposals that actively involve alumni of U.S. State Department exchange programs as participants, mentors, organizers, or partners are encouraged.

Funding priorities are organized around several thematic areas that reflect both development and public diplomacy goals. Competitive proposals should align with one or more of the following: good governance and administration of justice; health, with specific attention to attaining and sustaining HIV epidemic control; advancing human rights, diversity, and equity; wildlife conservation along with water management and energy infrastructure; increasing U.S.-Namibia trade and investment; entrepreneurship support and building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem; and education, especially English language learning. Applicants generally strengthen their case by showing how their activities will produce practical outcomes in these areas while also building people-to-people ties and mutual understanding between Namibians and Americans.

The intended participants and audiences are primarily the Namibian public. This includes targeted communities and groups such as students and learners, educators and academics, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and arts and culture organizations and institutions. In practical terms, proposals should be designed with public engagement in mind, clearly identifying who will participate, how they will be reached, and what impact the program is expected to have on the broader community, not just on a small set of direct beneficiaries.

From the posted opportunity details, the program is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Namibia. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity areas span community development, education, environment, humanities/cultural affairs, and science and technology or related research and development. The award ceiling listed is $25,000, with an expectation of around five awards. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was created on November 12, 2021, and the original closing date listed is April 1, 2022.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Namibia in the community development, education, environment, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy 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 Nov 12, 2021.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2022. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: 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.

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