Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS TIJ FY21 01
Apply for PAS TIJ FY21 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mexico 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. Consulate General Tijuana 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 May 13, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2021. (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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Consulate General Tijuana Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Mexico, issued an Annual Program Statement for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This opportunity is designed to fund small, discretionary grant projects that use public diplomacy activities to deepen relationships between the United States and Mexico. The overall focus is on cultural and exchange-driven programming that highlights shared values, encourages mutual understanding, and supports practical bilateral cooperation.
A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear U.S. element. In practice, that means the program should incorporate U.S. culture, or demonstrate an active connection to the United States through U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions tied to the subject area. The intent is not only to create collaboration, but also to promote greater understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives through credible engagement and people-to-people exchange.
PAS Tijuana signals broad interest in a range of program types, especially those that can connect communities, educators, professionals, and cultural leaders across the border. Illustrative examples include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops; joint performances and exhibitions; and programs that support entrepreneurship, STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), and economic development. The statement also highlights priority space for governance and civic themes such as transparency, anti-corruption, and rule of law, as well as initiatives related to environmental preservation, conservation, and public education. Additional eligible themes include cultural heritage conservation and preservation and professional or academic exchange activities that build longer-term institutional ties.
From the published funding details, the opportunity number is PAS TIJ FY21 01 and the instrument type is a grant. The award ceiling listed is USD 15,000, with an expectation of around 10 awards. The announcement was created on May 13, 2021, and the original closing date was June 15, 2021. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the program supports multiple kinds of public diplomacy activities rather than fitting into a single narrow category. Eligibility is noted as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which commonly means it may be open beyond government entities to certain organizations such as nonprofits, educational institutions, cultural organizations, or similar groups, depending on the specific terms in the complete notice.
In short, this grant opportunity supports relatively small, high-impact public diplomacy projects in the Tijuana consular district context that connect Mexican audiences with U.S. counterparts, emphasize shared values, and use cultural, educational, professional, and civic programming to strengthen U.S.-Mexico ties.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (PAS Tijuana) - FAQ
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Consulate General Tijuana Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, issued as an Annual Program Statement. It supports small, discretionary public diplomacy projects that deepen relationships between the United States and Mexico through cultural and exchange-driven programming.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Consulate General Tijuana Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Mission to Mexico.
What is the goal of the program?
The program is designed to fund public diplomacy activities that strengthen U.S.-Mexico ties by highlighting shared values, encouraging mutual understanding, and supporting practical bilateral cooperation.
What types of projects does PAS Tijuana want to fund?
PAS Tijuana indicates interest in a broad range of public diplomacy project types, especially cultural and exchange-driven programming. Examples mentioned include:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series
- Artistic and cultural workshops
- Joint performances and exhibitions
- Programs supporting entrepreneurship
- STEAM education (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics)
- Economic development-focused initiatives
Are there priority themes?
Yes. The statement highlights governance and civic themes, including transparency, anti-corruption, and rule of law. It also identifies environmental preservation, conservation, and public education as areas of interest.
Are cultural heritage and preservation projects eligible?
Yes. Cultural heritage conservation and preservation is listed as an eligible theme.
Does the program support exchange activities?
Yes. Professional or academic exchange activities are included, particularly those that build longer-term institutional ties.
What does it mean that projects must include a "U.S. element"?
Every proposed project must clearly incorporate a U.S. element. This can mean featuring U.S. culture or demonstrating an active connection to the United States through U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions related to the project topic.
Why is the U.S. element required?
The program aims to create credible engagement and people-to-people exchange that promotes greater understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives while supporting collaboration between U.S. and Mexican counterparts.
What geographic context is emphasized for these projects?
The opportunity is framed around the Tijuana consular district context and aims to connect Mexican audiences with U.S. counterparts, including cross-border engagement among communities, educators, professionals, and cultural leaders.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number listed is PAS TIJ FY21 01.
What type of award is this?
The instrument type is a grant.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling listed is USD 15,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement notes an expectation of around 10 awards.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the program supports multiple kinds of public diplomacy activities rather than a single narrow category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is noted as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This commonly suggests eligibility may extend beyond government entities to certain organizations (such as nonprofits, educational institutions, cultural organizations, or similar groups), depending on the specific terms in the complete notice.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on May 13, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 15, 2021.
Does the program only support cultural projects?
No. While cultural and exchange-driven programming is a central focus, the opportunity also mentions entrepreneurship, STEAM education, economic development, governance and civic themes, and environmental initiatives.
What kind of impact is PAS Tijuana looking for?
The opportunity emphasizes relatively small, high-impact projects that connect Mexican audiences with U.S. counterparts, encourage mutual understanding, highlight shared values, and strengthen bilateral ties through practical cooperation.
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