Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS NOG FY21 01
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Mexico and the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales, is offering funding under its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program as part of an Annual Program Statement. This opportunity is meant to support small, focused public diplomacy projects that build and deepen ties between the United States and Mexico. The core idea is to fund cultural and exchange-based programming that highlights shared values, encourages mutual understanding, and supports practical bilateral cooperation in areas that matter to both societies.
A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear U.S. cultural element or a concrete connection to the United States, such as involvement from U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The intent behind this requirement is not just symbolic participation, but programming that genuinely helps audiences better understand U.S. policy, perspectives, and approaches, while also creating space for dialogue and collaborative work with Mexican partners. In other words, proposals need to show how the U.S. component strengthens the program outcomes and supports the broader relationship between the two countries.
The program is open to a range of project concepts, with examples including academic or professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops; joint performances and exhibitions; and initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, STEAM education, and broader economic development. The scope also includes governance-related efforts such as transparency, anti-corruption, and rule of law programming, as well as environmental preservation, conservation, and education projects. Applicants can also propose cultural heritage conservation and preservation activities and professional or academic exchanges. These examples are illustrative rather than restrictive, signaling that PAS is interested in practical, community-facing activities that create measurable engagement and lasting connections.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are competitive and based on alignment with PAS priorities and the strength of the proposal. The award ceiling is $10,000 per grant, and the announcement anticipates making around 10 awards. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the details effectively defined by the program description and the public diplomacy and cultural exchange focus. The listing also notes eligibility as "Others," indicating that applicants should review the eligibility instructions in the full announcement language to confirm whether their organization type fits the program requirements.
Key administrative details from the posting include the opportunity number PAS NOG FY21 01, a creation date of June 8, 2021, and an original closing date of June 21, 2021. Overall, the opportunity is designed for organizations and implementers that can deliver relatively small-budget, high-impact programs that connect Mexican participants with U.S. expertise or cultural engagement, promote shared values, and contribute to stronger U.S.-Mexico cooperation through education, culture, and exchange.Apply for PAS NOG 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 Jun 08, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 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 $10,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, offered through the U.S. Mission to Mexico and the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Consulate General in Nogales, under its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program as part of an Annual Program Statement.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is meant to support small, focused public diplomacy projects that build and deepen ties between the United States and Mexico through cultural and exchange-based programming. The goal is to highlight shared values, encourage mutual understanding, and support practical bilateral cooperation on issues that matter to both societies.
What kinds of projects does PAS want to fund?
PAS is looking for practical, community-facing public diplomacy projects that create measurable engagement and lasting connections between U.S. and Mexican partners and audiences. The emphasis is on culture, education, and exchange activities that strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Is a U.S. component required in every proposal?
Yes. Every proposed project must include a clear U.S. cultural element or a concrete connection to the United States.
What counts as a "clear U.S. cultural element" or "concrete connection" to the United States?
The opportunity lists examples such as involvement from U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. Proposals should show an authentic U.S. connection that meaningfully contributes to the program.
Does the U.S. involvement need to be more than symbolic?
Yes. The intent is not symbolic participation. The U.S. component should genuinely help audiences better understand U.S. policy, perspectives, and approaches, while creating space for dialogue and collaborative work with Mexican partners.
How should applicants explain the value of the U.S. component?
Applicants should show how the U.S. element strengthens program outcomes and supports the broader U.S.-Mexico relationship, including how it contributes to mutual understanding, dialogue, and practical cooperation.
What are some example project formats mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement provides examples including academic or professional lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops; joint performances and exhibitions; and professional or academic exchanges.
Are entrepreneurship or education projects eligible?
Yes. The examples include initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, STEAM education, and broader economic development.
Are governance-related projects eligible?
Yes. The scope includes governance-related efforts such as transparency, anti-corruption, and rule of law programming.
Are environmental projects eligible?
Yes. The examples include environmental preservation, conservation, and education projects.
Are cultural heritage conservation and preservation activities eligible?
Yes. The announcement states that applicants can propose cultural heritage conservation and preservation activities.
Are the listed project examples the only types of projects allowed?
No. The announcement notes the examples are illustrative rather than restrictive, signaling that PAS is open to a range of project concepts as long as they fit the public diplomacy and cultural exchange purpose and include a meaningful U.S. connection.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are competitive and based on alignment with PAS priorities and the strength of the proposal.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $10,000 per grant.
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making around 10 awards.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the program details defined by the public diplomacy, cultural, and exchange focus described in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing notes eligibility as "Others." Applicants are expected to review the eligibility instructions in the full announcement language to confirm whether their organization type fits the program requirements.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is PAS NOG FY21 01.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date listed is June 8, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is June 21, 2021.
What kind of implementers is this opportunity designed for?
The opportunity is designed for organizations and implementers that can deliver relatively small-budget, high-impact programs connecting Mexican participants with U.S. expertise or cultural engagement and contributing to stronger U.S.-Mexico cooperation through education, culture, and exchange.
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