Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS ATHENS FY20 01
The U.S. Embassy Athens Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Greece), announced this Annual Program Statement as the framework for awarding public diplomacy grant funding during U.S. fiscal year 2020, covering the period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. The opportunity is discretionary and supports projects funded through either grants or cooperative agreements, meaning awards may involve varying levels of engagement and coordination with the embassy depending on the specific project and award instrument. The notice emphasizes that funding depends on the availability of appropriated funds, so proposals are considered within that practical budget context.
At its core, the program is designed to strengthen ties between the United States and Greece through tangible, cooperative activities that bring people and institutions together. Proposals are expected to do more than simply describe a positive relationship; they should demonstrate real collaboration and people-to-people engagement that reflects shared interests and mutual benefit. A key requirement is that every proposal must incorporate a clear element connected to American history, American culture, or shared values associated with the United States. In other words, projects should have an identifiable U.S. public diplomacy dimension rather than being general cultural or educational programs without a strong American component.
The program also signals what a competitive proposal looks like. Strong applications should align with one of PAS Athens priority program areas (the announcement references priority areas, though they are not listed in the excerpt provided). Beyond topic alignment, competitive projects are expected to include a meaningful connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. This U.S. linkage is not presented as a superficial partnership but as a mechanism to deepen long-term cooperation. The embassy is explicitly looking for programs that create relationships and channels of collaboration that will continue after the grant-funded activities end, suggesting that sustainability, institutional buy-in, and follow-on engagement are important factors in how applications are evaluated.
From a practical standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS ATHENS FY20 01) was posted on December 2, 2019, with an original closing date of January 2, 2020. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the program is 19.040, which corresponds to public diplomacy and related State Department assistance activities. The award ceiling is listed as $60,000, indicating the maximum amount anticipated per award under this announcement, and the embassy projected up to 20 awards, suggesting a portfolio approach where multiple smaller projects could be funded rather than a single large initiative.
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced but not included in the provided text. In practice, this wording often indicates that a range of non-federal entities may be able to apply, potentially including non-profit organizations, educational institutions, civil society groups, cultural organizations, or other qualified entities, depending on the embassy's full eligibility guidance. Overall, the announcement positions the PAS Athens grants program as a tool to advance U.S.-Greece engagement through concrete, cooperative projects that highlight American elements and build durable partnerships between U.S. and Greek participants.Apply for PAS ATHENS FY20 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Greece 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 Athens, Public Affairs Section, 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 Dec 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 02, 2020. (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 $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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