Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS ANTAN FY16
Apply for DOS ANTAN FY16
- The DOS-MDG 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 Antananarivo PAS 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 Oct 26, 2015 and posted on Oct 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 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 $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Embassy Antananarivo Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Antananarivo PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS ANTAN FY16). The program is designed to support activities that strengthen exchange and engagement between the United States and Madagascar or the Comoros, with the broader purpose of building mutual respect and understanding. In practice, this means proposals should be clearly rooted in public diplomacy goals and demonstrate how the project will foster people-to-people connections, dialogue, learning, or collaboration that ties back to the U.S.-Madagascar/Comoros relationship.
A key requirement is that every proposal must include a clear American component. PAS will only consider projects that directly incorporate the United States in a substantive way, such as bringing in an American expert or speaker, using curriculum created by a U.S. institution, featuring American cultural content like a U.S. film, or otherwise embedding a meaningful U.S. element in the program design. The main idea is that the U.S. connection cannot be incidental or symbolic; it needs to be integrated into the activity in a way that supports the exchange mission and makes the U.S. contribution visible and relevant to participants.
The opportunity is open to a range of applicants, including individuals as well as organizations such as non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions. The award instrument is a grant, and the maximum award amount listed is USD 75,000. PAS expects to make a limited number of awards, meaning the competition is likely selective and proposals will need to be well-justified, feasible, and strongly aligned with PAS priorities for public diplomacy programming in the region.
Budgeting and the way funds are requested matter a lot for this announcement. If an applicant is seeking support for an event like a conference, workshop, or other program, PAS expects the request to be tied to specific, itemized costs rather than a single lump-sum amount intended to be combined with other funding sources. For example, instead of asking for a flat amount to "support a conference," a stronger and compliant request would specify line items such as airfare for particular U.S. academic participants, travel and lodging for a U.S. speaker, or costs to produce and disseminate a post-conference publication. This emphasis on concrete line items signals that PAS wants proposals that are transparent, well-scoped, and easy to evaluate for allowability and impact.
In terms of timing, projects are generally expected to be completed within one year or less. However, the announcement also notes that PAS may consider continuation funding beyond the initial budget period without requiring a new competition, but only if funds are available, the project shows satisfactory progress, and continued support is determined to be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This suggests that applicants can design strong projects with the potential to scale or extend, but they should still plan for a clear one-year implementation period as the baseline.
Administrative details indicate this opportunity was posted on October 26, 2015, with a closing date of September 30, 2016 (original and current closing dates match). The CFDA number listed is 19.040, and the agency is identified as DOS-MDG. Applications are submitted by email directly to the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo at PASAntanGrants@state.gov, which implies that applicants should be prepared to follow embassy submission instructions carefully and provide complete proposal materials in the format requested through that channel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy Antananarivo Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, offered under the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Antananarivo PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: DOS ANTAN FY16).
2) Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Embassy Antananarivo Public Affairs Section (PAS), which is part of the U.S. Department of State. The agency is identified as DOS-MDG.
3) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support activities that strengthen exchange and engagement between the United States and Madagascar or the Comoros, with the broader goal of building mutual respect and understanding.
4) What kinds of projects are a good fit for this program?
Projects should be clearly rooted in public diplomacy goals and show how they will foster people-to-people connections, dialogue, learning, or collaboration tied to the U.S.-Madagascar/Comoros relationship.
5) Is an American component required?
Yes. Every proposal must include a clear American component. PAS will only consider projects that directly incorporate the United States in a substantive way.
6) What counts as a "clear American component"?
Examples listed include bringing in an American expert or speaker, using curriculum created by a U.S. institution, featuring American cultural content such as a U.S. film, or otherwise embedding a meaningful U.S. element in the program design.
7) Can the U.S. connection be symbolic or minor?
No. The U.S. connection cannot be incidental or purely symbolic. It needs to be integrated into the activity in a way that supports the exchange mission and makes the U.S. contribution visible and relevant to participants.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a range of applicants, including individuals and organizations such as non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions.
9) What type of award is this?
The award instrument is a grant.
10) What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is USD 75,000.
11) How many awards will be made?
PAS expects to make a limited number of awards, meaning the competition is likely selective.
12) How should an event budget be presented (conference, workshop, etc.)?
PAS expects funding requests to be tied to specific, itemized costs rather than a single lump-sum request intended to be combined with other funding sources.
13) What is an example of an acceptable way to request event funding?
Examples given include line items such as airfare for particular U.S. academic participants, travel and lodging for a U.S. speaker, or costs to produce and disseminate a post-conference publication.
14) Why does PAS emphasize line-item budgeting?
Based on the announcement, the emphasis on concrete line items reflects that PAS wants proposals that are transparent, well-scoped, and easier to evaluate for allowability and impact.
15) How long can the project last?
Projects are generally expected to be completed within one year or less.
16) Is continuation funding possible after the first year?
Yes, the announcement notes PAS may consider continuation funding beyond the initial budget period without requiring a new competition, but only if funds are available, the project shows satisfactory progress, and continued support is determined to be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.
17) Should applicants still plan for a one-year project even if continuation is possible?
Yes. The baseline expectation is a clear one-year (or less) implementation period, even if the project concept could potentially scale or extend later.
18) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 26, 2015.
19) What is the application deadline?
The closing date is September 30, 2016. The original and current closing dates match.
20) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
21) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications are submitted by email to the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo at PASAntanGrants@state.gov.
22) What should applicants keep in mind about the submission method?
Because submission is by email, applicants should be prepared to follow embassy submission instructions carefully and provide complete proposal materials in the format requested through that channel.
23) What geographic or relationship focus should proposals emphasize?
Proposals should emphasize exchange and engagement between the United States and Madagascar or the Comoros, and clearly link activities back to that relationship.
24) What makes a proposal competitive under this announcement?
Based on the description, competitive proposals are likely to be well-justified, feasible, strongly aligned with PAS public diplomacy priorities in the region, and designed with a substantive, integrated American component and clear, itemized budgeting.
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