Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS NAHA FY2016 001

  • The DOS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PAS Okinawan Media Tour" 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 Mar 08, 2016 and posted on Mar 08, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2016. (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 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:

The PAS Okinawan Media Tour grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS NAHA FY2016 001) is a U.S. Department of State (DOS) discretionary funding announcement posted on March 8, 2016, with an application deadline of May 31, 2016. The program is listed under CFDA 19.040 and is offered under either a cooperative agreement or a grant, meaning applicants should be prepared for the possibility of a more hands-on partnership model with the U.S. government if a cooperative agreement structure is used. The funding activity category is labeled "Other," with details intended to be clarified in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) text referenced in the announcement.

At a high level, the opportunity supports an "Okinawan Media Tour" initiative, which typically implies funding for a structured media-focused program centered on Okinawa that may involve inviting journalists, editors, producers, or other media professionals to participate in organized briefings, site visits, interviews, and cultural or policy-related programming. While the short listing does not provide program specifics, the title and format strongly suggest the goal is to facilitate accurate, first-hand media coverage related to Okinawa by enabling participants to engage directly with relevant communities, institutions, and subject-matter experts. Because the administering office is PAS Naha (Public Affairs Section in Naha, Okinawa), the activity is likely tied to public diplomacy objectives such as strengthening mutual understanding, improving the quality of reporting and storytelling about Okinawa, and highlighting U.S.-Japan cooperation or local developments through credible media engagement.

The award parameters are straightforward: the maximum award amount (ceiling) is $25,000, and the agency anticipates making a single award. That structure usually means the selected applicant would be responsible for designing and executing the tour as one coherent project rather than distributing funds across multiple organizations. With a $25,000 ceiling, the project scope is likely modest and may focus on a small delegation and a tightly planned itinerary, potentially covering costs such as local transportation, event space rentals, interpretation, production of media materials, coordination staff time, and other allowable project expenses, as defined in the full NOFO and applicable federal cost principles.

Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification expected in the NOFO. In practice, this kind of language often means the agency is open to applications from a range of organization types that can credibly manage a media program, such as non-profit organizations, educational institutions, think tanks, or other entities with demonstrated capacity in media relations, public diplomacy programming, event logistics, and financial management. Since the notice points applicants to the attached full NOFO for complete details, the precise eligibility requirements, any geographic preferences, required experience, cost sharing expectations (if any), and specific program deliverables would be found there.

In summary, PAS Okinawan Media Tour is a small, single-award DOS public diplomacy funding opportunity intended to support the planning and execution of a media tour program focused on Okinawa. It was open for applications through May 31, 2016, offered up to $25,000, and could be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, with full implementation expectations and eligibility details provided in the complete NOFO referenced by the announcement.

FAQs: PAS Okinawan Media Tour (Funding Opportunity Number PAS NAHA FY2016 001)

What is the PAS Okinawan Media Tour grant opportunity?

The PAS Okinawan Media Tour is a U.S. Department of State (DOS) discretionary funding opportunity to support an "Okinawan Media Tour" initiative. Based on the opportunity title and summary, it is intended to fund a structured, media-focused program centered on Okinawa, typically involving organized briefings, site visits, interviews, and cultural or policy-related programming for media participants.

Who is offering and administering this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and administered by PAS Naha (the Public Affairs Section in Naha, Okinawa).

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS NAHA FY2016 001.

What is the CFDA number associated with this program?

The program is listed under CFDA 19.040.

When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?

The announcement was posted on March 8, 2016, and the application deadline was May 31, 2016.

What is the maximum award amount?

The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $25,000.

How many awards does the agency expect to make?

The agency anticipates making a single award.

What does it mean that the award could be a grant or a cooperative agreement?

The opportunity may be awarded under either a grant or a cooperative agreement. Applicants should be prepared for the possibility of a more hands-on partnership model with the U.S. government if a cooperative agreement structure is used.

What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?

The funding activity category is labeled "Other." Additional details are intended to be clarified in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) referenced by the announcement.

What kinds of activities might an "Okinawan Media Tour" include?

While the short listing does not provide specific program details, the description implies a structured media program focused on Okinawa. This typically may involve inviting journalists, editors, producers, or other media professionals to participate in planned briefings, site visits, interviews, and cultural or policy-related programming to support accurate, first-hand media coverage.

What is the likely purpose or goal of funding a media tour focused on Okinawa?

Based on the administering office (PAS Naha) and the framing as a public diplomacy initiative, the likely goals include facilitating credible media engagement in Okinawa, strengthening mutual understanding, improving the quality of reporting and storytelling about Okinawa, and potentially highlighting U.S.-Japan cooperation or local developments through first-hand access to relevant communities, institutions, and subject-matter experts.

Does the announcement specify the full program requirements and deliverables?

No. The short listing indicates that full implementation expectations, eligibility details, and other requirements would be provided in the complete NOFO referenced in the announcement.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification expected in the full NOFO. The summary suggests the agency may be open to a range of organization types capable of managing a media program, such as non-profit organizations, educational institutions, think tanks, or other entities with demonstrated capacity in media relations, public diplomacy programming, event logistics, and financial management.

Are cost sharing requirements mentioned in the short listing?

No. The summary notes that items such as cost sharing expectations (if any) would be found in the full NOFO.

What types of costs might the project budget cover?

With a $25,000 ceiling and a modest project scope, the summary suggests the budget may cover items such as local transportation, event space rentals, interpretation, production of media materials, coordination staff time, and other allowable project expenses, as defined in the full NOFO and applicable federal cost principles.

Does the single-award structure affect how the project is expected to be implemented?

Yes. Because the agency anticipates making one award, the selected applicant would typically be responsible for designing and executing the media tour as one coherent project rather than distributing funds across multiple organizations.

Where can applicants find the complete details for eligibility and program design?

The announcement points applicants to the attached or referenced full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for complete details, including precise eligibility requirements, any geographic preferences, required experience, deliverables, and other conditions.

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