Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BE200 FY23 01
The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program under the Annual Program Statement titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS BE200 FY23 01). The core goal is to support projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Belgium by highlighting shared values and encouraging practical bilateral cooperation. Proposals are expected to include a clear American component, such as an American cultural element, alignment with one of PAS Brussels priority themes, or a direct connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions that can help Belgian audiences better understand U.S. policies and perspectives.
This opportunity is designed for public diplomacy programming rather than traditional development work. PAS Brussels is looking for projects that create meaningful engagement and visibility, often through grassroots initiatives and public-facing activities. Examples of the kinds of programs the Embassy is open to include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; youth leadership programs with an emphasis on minority groups; professional and academic exchanges; media collaborations and press outreach; entrepreneurship and innovation programs (including technology-focused efforts); and sports-related programming that can reach communities in a practical, relatable way.
The priority program areas reflect major shared U.S.-Belgian interests. PAS Brussels is especially interested in proposals that demonstrate active U.S.-Belgian partnership on new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation, and programs that counter radicalization and violent extremism, including political extremism. Another major theme is highlighting cooperation that counters terrorism and transnational crime. The Embassy also prioritizes initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and economic opportunity while supporting shared U.S. policy goals through the promotion of diversity principles. Long-term investment in bilateral ties is a recurring objective, so educational, cultural, and professional exchanges are strongly encouraged. PAS Brussels also values projects with national reach, particularly those that connect like-minded organizations across Belgium's linguistic and regional divides. Climate crisis and energy security cooperation is another key focus area, along with programs that engage youth on the lasting relevance of U.S.-Belgian historical bonds.
The intended participants and target audiences are broad but clearly defined, with special attention to groups that can benefit from sustained engagement and inclusion. Priority audiences include youth, particularly from underserved communities; women, especially entrepreneurs and women from underserved backgrounds; underserved, minority, and refugee communities; cultural and academic institutions; business leaders and entrepreneurs; community leaders; and U.S. and Belgian thought leaders. PAS Brussels also signals interest in projects that effectively reach people through social and new media, and it specifically includes journalists and media organizations as important audiences for engagement.
There are also clear restrictions on what the grant will not fund. Ineligible activities include partisan political projects, charitable or development activities, construction, programs that support specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying for specific legislation or projects, scientific research, and projects that duplicate existing efforts. In practice, that means applicants should focus on dialogue, exchange, public education, collaborative programming, and relationship-building rather than direct aid, infrastructure, political campaigning, or research-only initiatives.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) managed by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Belgium, and supported by Smith-Mundt FY2023 Public Diplomacy funds (CFDA 19.040). Applications were accepted on a rolling basis until the listed deadline of August 14, 2023, with a review committee evaluating submissions quarterly ahead of the U.S. fiscal year end on September 30, 2023. The award ceiling is $100,000, and the program anticipated making around 25 awards. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities and individuals, including nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those specific categories as listed), individuals, and other eligible applicants as defined in the opportunity materials.Apply for PAS BE200 FY23 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Belgium 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 Brussels 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 Dec 03, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2023. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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