Opportunity Information: Apply for AFMAP FY20 04
The U.S. Embassy in Maputo, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement. The overall goal is to support projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Mozambique by using cultural and exchange activities that highlight shared values and encourage bilateral cooperation. A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American cultural component, such as collaboration with a U.S. expert, U.S. organization, or U.S. institution. The intent is not only cultural connection, but also increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives through credible engagement and programming.
The Embassy is looking for proposals that fit within specific priority areas: education, English language programming, youth and women empowerment, entrepreneurship, civic education, countering violent extremism, and countering youth marginalization. In practical terms, eligible activities can include academic or professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops; joint performances and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation and preservation; and professional or academic exchanges and related programming. The emphasis is on people-to-people engagement and public diplomacy outcomes rather than purely technical or service delivery work.
Several categories of activities are explicitly not eligible for funding. These include partisan political activities; charitable or development assistance projects; construction; programs that support specific religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying for particular legislation or government programs; scientific research; projects primarily intended to grow the applicant organization or build its institutional capacity; and projects that duplicate existing programs. In other words, proposals need to be clearly aligned with public diplomacy objectives and avoid being framed as traditional development, infrastructure, advocacy, or institutional support efforts.
This opportunity is funded through Fiscal Year 2020 public diplomacy funds. Awards are grants, and the program anticipates making about five awards, depending on available funding and the size of selected budgets. The performance period for projects is up to six months, and proposals should be designed to be completed within that timeframe. The stated award ceiling is $50,000.
Eligibility and administrative requirements are also important. Each organization is allowed to submit only one proposal; if an organization submits more than one, all submissions from that organization will be deemed ineligible. For organizations to receive an award, they must have a DUNS number (from Dun and Bradstreet) and an active registration in SAM.gov. Individuals are not required to have a DUNS number or SAM.gov registration. The opportunity was posted on February 28, 2020, with an original closing date of August 31, 2020, under Funding Opportunity Number AFMAP FY20 04 and CFDA 19.040, administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mozambique.Apply for AFMAP FY20 04
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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 Feb 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2020. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Embassy in Maputo (Public Affairs Section, PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program offered under an Annual Program Statement. It provides grant funding for projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Mozambique through cultural and exchange activities.
2. What is the main goal of the program?
The overall goal is to support projects that build and strengthen cultural connections between the United States and Mozambique, highlight shared values, and encourage bilateral cooperation. Projects are also expected to increase understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives through credible engagement and programming.
3. What is a required element that every project must include?
Every proposed project must include a clear American cultural component. Examples include collaboration with a U.S. expert, a U.S. organization, or a U.S. institution.
4. What kinds of topics or focus areas are considered priorities?
The Embassy is looking for proposals that align with these priority areas:
- Education
- English language programming
- Youth and women empowerment
- Entrepreneurship
- Civic education
- Countering violent extremism
- Countering youth marginalization
5. What types of activities are eligible for funding?
Eligible activities may include:
- Academic or professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
- Artistic and cultural workshops
- Joint performances and exhibitions
- Cultural heritage conservation and preservation
- Professional or academic exchanges and related programming
The emphasis is on people-to-people engagement and public diplomacy outcomes, rather than purely technical work or service delivery.
6. What kinds of projects are not eligible for funding?
The following categories are explicitly not eligible:
- Partisan political activities
- Charitable or development assistance projects
- Construction
- Programs that support specific religious activities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Lobbying for particular legislation or government programs
- Scientific research
- Projects primarily intended to grow the applicant organization or build its institutional capacity
- Projects that duplicate existing programs
7. Is this funding meant for development or service delivery projects?
No. Proposals need to be clearly aligned with public diplomacy objectives. The description stresses people-to-people engagement and cultural/exchange programming rather than traditional development assistance, infrastructure, or service delivery efforts.
8. How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making about five awards, depending on available funding and the size of selected project budgets.
9. What is the maximum award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $50,000.
10. How long can a project last?
The performance period is up to six months, and proposals should be designed to be completed within that timeframe.
11. What kind of funding is being used for these awards?
This opportunity is funded through Fiscal Year 2020 public diplomacy funds.
12. Who is administering this funding opportunity?
It is administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mozambique, through the U.S. Embassy in Maputo Public Affairs Section (PAS).
13. Are applicants limited in how many proposals they can submit?
Yes. Each organization is allowed to submit only one proposal. If an organization submits more than one proposal, all submissions from that organization will be deemed ineligible.
14. Do organizations need a DUNS number to receive an award?
Yes. Organizations must have a DUNS number (from Dun and Bradstreet) to receive an award.
15. Do organizations need to be registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Organizations must have an active registration in SAM.gov to receive an award.
16. Do individuals need a DUNS number or SAM.gov registration?
No. Individuals are not required to have a DUNS number or SAM.gov registration.
17. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AFMAP FY20 04.
18. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
19. When was this opportunity posted and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was posted on February 28, 2020. The original closing date was August 31, 2020.
20. What is the program trying to achieve beyond cultural exchange?
In addition to strengthening cultural ties, the program aims to increase understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives through credible engagement and programming.
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