Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BE200 FY24 01
The U.S. Embassy in Brussels, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Department of State, is offering grant funding under its annual Public Diplomacy Grants Program to support projects that deepen relationships between the United States and Belgium. This Annual Program Statement (APS) explains what kinds of projects the Embassy wants to fund, what themes matter most, and how to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but they must be submitted by July 31, 2024. A review committee evaluates pending applications each quarter, and the cutoff date is set so awards can be finalized before the U.S. government fiscal year ends on September 30, 2024.
The main purpose of these grants is to strengthen U.S.-Belgium ties by emphasizing shared democratic values and encouraging practical bilateral cooperation. Proposed activities must clearly include an American element, which could be U.S. cultural content, alignment with one of the program priority areas, or a concrete connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. The intent is to improve understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives while building people-to-people and institution-to-institution links. The Embassy signals that a wide range of public diplomacy-style programming can fit, including academic and professional lectures or speaker series, seminars and workshops, artistic and cultural collaborations (such as joint exhibitions or performances), youth leadership initiatives, professional or academic exchanges, entrepreneurship and innovation programming, and sports-related activities that carry a broader civic or community engagement component.
The Embassy highlights several priority program areas that will be especially competitive. One major theme is U.S.-Belgium partnership on emerging and evolving security challenges, with explicit mention of disinformation as a key issue. Another focus is countering radicalization and violent extremism, including political extremism. The APS also prioritizes programs that build leadership skills among youth leaders, as well as initiatives that strengthen organizational capacity to promote social cohesion through diversity principles. Finally, the Embassy is looking for projects that engage youth audiences around the enduring relevance of U.S.-Belgium historical bonds, suggesting programming that connects shared history to present-day cooperation and civic identity.
In terms of who should benefit, the APS calls out specific target participants and audiences. Youth are central, particularly young people from underserved communities. Women are also a priority group, especially women entrepreneurs and women from underserved communities. The Embassy is also interested in reaching underserved, minority, and refugee communities, as well as partnering with or building the capacity of civil society organizations and academic institutions. In practice, this means proposals that demonstrate credible access to these groups, thoughtful participant recruitment, and inclusive program design are likely to align well with Embassy goals.
The APS also draws clear boundaries around what it will not fund. Ineligible projects include anything tied to partisan political activity, charitable or development work, construction, projects supporting specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, and lobbying efforts aimed at specific legislation or projects. It also excludes scientific research and proposals that duplicate existing projects, which signals that the Embassy wants distinct public diplomacy programming rather than research grants, humanitarian aid, or activities already funded elsewhere without a clear added value.
From the funding details provided, this opportunity is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number PAS BE200 FY24 01) under CFDA 19.040, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an estimated 25 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," which is common for public diplomacy programming that can span culture, education, civil society, media literacy, and community engagement. Eligible applicants include individuals and others, but the description specifically emphasizes registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs/civil society groups with relevant programming experience) as well as non-profit or governmental educational institutions. Overall, the program is best suited to applicants who can demonstrate strong local networks in Belgium, credible U.S. linkages, and a program design that advances one or more of the Embassy's stated priorities with measurable public diplomacy impact.Apply for PAS BE200 FY24 01
- The U.S. Mission to Belgium in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS" 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 2024-01-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-31. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals, Others.
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