Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS ZAF FY21 03
The U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement 2021 is a discretionary grant opportunity designed to fund projects that strengthen ties and build long-term relationships between the United States and South Africa. Rather than asking applicants to submit a full proposal right away, PDS uses a two-step process that starts with a short Statement of Interest (SOI). The goal is to let organizations share a clear program concept and objectives up front, and then only invite the strongest and most relevant ideas to develop full applications.
To apply, organizations first submit an SOI in the form of a concise concept note, with a maximum length of three pages. This initial submission should describe the proposed program idea and what it aims to accomplish, with a focus on how it supports U.S.-South Africa engagement and relationship-building. After PDS reviews all eligible SOIs, selected applicants are contacted and invited to expand the concept into a complete proposal package. This approach reduces the burden on applicants by limiting full proposal development to those concepts that the Embassy believes are the best fit for funding.
The opportunity had two submission windows for SOIs, giving applicants flexibility in timing. Organizations could submit by the first deadline of February 28, 2021, or by the second and final deadline of May 30, 2021, which also served as the closing date for the announcement. Applications were submitted by email to PretoriaGrants@state.gov. To help applicants understand expectations and improve the quality of submissions, PDS also hosted a virtual question-and-answer session on May 4, and made a recording available through the Embassy website.
Funding is offered as a grant, under CFDA number 19.040, with an award ceiling of $25,000 per award and an expectation of approximately eight awards. While the funding activity category is listed broadly as "Other," the consistent theme is public diplomacy programming that advances mutual understanding and practical cooperation between the two countries.
Eligibility is geared toward organizations able to deliver credible public-facing programming in South Africa. The announcement specifically encourages applications from South African registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience. It also indicates that educational institutions (non-profit or governmental) and governmental institutions may apply. The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to South Africa, and the funding opportunity number is PAS ZAF FY21 03, originally created on December 10, 2020.Apply for PAS ZAF FY21 03
- The U.S. Mission to South Africa in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement 2021" 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 2020-12-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-30. (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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement 2021?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) to fund projects that strengthen ties and build long-term relationships between the United States and South Africa through public diplomacy programming.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to support projects that advance U.S.-South Africa engagement, mutual understanding, and practical cooperation, with an emphasis on long-term relationship-building between the two countries.
How does the application process work?
The process uses two steps. First, organizations submit a short Statement of Interest (SOI) as a concept note. After PDS reviews eligible SOIs, selected applicants are invited to develop and submit a complete proposal package.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) in this opportunity?
An SOI is the first-round submission. It is a concise concept note that explains the proposed program idea and objectives, focusing on how the project supports U.S.-South Africa engagement and relationship-building.
How long can the SOI concept note be?
The SOI concept note has a maximum length of three pages.
Do applicants submit a full proposal right away?
No. Applicants start by submitting an SOI (concept note). Only selected applicants are contacted by PDS and invited to expand their ideas into a full proposal package.
Why does PDS use a two-step process?
The two-step approach reduces the burden on applicants by limiting full proposal development to those concepts that the Embassy determines are the strongest and most relevant fit for funding.
When were the SOI submission deadlines?
There were two submission windows: February 28, 2021 (first deadline) and May 30, 2021 (second and final deadline, which also served as the closing date for the announcement).
Where were applications submitted?
SOIs were submitted by email to PretoriaGrants@state.gov.
Was there any applicant support such as an information session or Q&A?
Yes. PDS hosted a virtual question-and-answer session on May 4, and a recording was made available through the Embassy website.
What type of funding is offered?
Funding is offered as a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is PAS ZAF FY21 03.
What is the maximum amount that can be awarded per grant?
The award ceiling is $25,000 per award.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Approximately eight awards were expected.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?
The announcement broadly lists the funding activity category as "Other," but the consistent theme is public diplomacy programming that advances mutual understanding and practical cooperation between the United States and South Africa.
Who is encouraged to apply?
The announcement specifically encourages applications from South African registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience.
Are educational institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Educational institutions (non-profit or governmental) may apply.
Are government institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Governmental institutions may apply.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to South Africa.
When was this funding opportunity originally created?
The opportunity was originally created on December 10, 2020.
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