Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MRT FY20 02
The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Department of State, is seeking short Statements of Interest (SOIs) for small grants that use cultural and exchange programming to strengthen ties between the United States and Mauritania. The core idea is to support projects that highlight shared values, build mutual understanding, and encourage practical cooperation between the two countries through activities that are clearly cultural, educational, or exchange-oriented in nature.
This opportunity uses a two-step application process. Organizations do not submit a full proposal at the start. Instead, they first send an SOI, described as a concise 2 to 3 page concept note that clearly explains the program idea, its objectives, and how it fits the Embassy's goals. PAS reviews these SOIs and then invites selected applicants to develop and submit full proposals. The purpose of this approach is to reduce unnecessary work for applicants by allowing the Embassy to screen concepts first, before asking for complete applications and full supporting documentation.
A key requirement is that every project include a meaningful American component. That can be an American cultural element, or a direct connection to American experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The expectation is that this American linkage is not symbolic, but genuinely helps participants better understand U.S. perspectives and policy approaches while also supporting constructive engagement with Mauritanian communities. The Embassy signals that suitable formats can include academic or professional lectures and seminars, speaker programs, artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances or exhibitions, cultural heritage preservation and conservation efforts, and other professional or academic exchanges.
Proposed projects should align with at least one of the Embassy's priority program areas. The first is strengthened security for Americans and Mauritanians, with examples such as crime and safety awareness programming and efforts aimed at countering violent extremism. The second is increased opportunity and reduced poverty, where example themes include entrepreneurship, STEM-related initiatives, and environmental protection. The third is promoting an inclusive society, which can cover social inclusion, reducing discrimination in all forms, advocacy for an inclusive national identity, cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, human rights, and the celebration of cultural and ethnic diversity. Applicants are expected to connect their cultural programming to one or more of these priorities in a clear, results-oriented way.
In terms of who the programs should reach, PAS emphasizes culturally and ethnically diverse communities, with a particular focus on youth and women within those communities. In practice, that means the strongest concepts will likely show how they will recruit and engage diverse participants, create accessible programming, and produce benefits that extend beyond a small elite audience.
From the funding and administrative side, this is a discretionary U.S. government assistance opportunity administered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mauritania. Awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements, and the activity category is listed under humanities/cultural affairs (CFDA 19.040). The opportunity anticipates up to four awards, with an award ceiling of $15,000 per award. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions). The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2020, with an original closing date of March 13, 2020, and applicants are directed to consult the full "Public Affairs Grants" instructions for detailed requirements and eligibility conditions.Apply for PAS MRT FY20 02
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mauritania in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PAS SMALL GRANTS Request for Statements of Interest" 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 Jan 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 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 $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education.
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