U.S. Mission Australia Annual Program Statement
Proposals should be submitted via email to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy: PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. Post's grant proposal forms can be found at the link below. Please include as many specific details as possible, including a project timeline and a description of how the U.S. Embassy would be involv
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Australia |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | PAS-AUS-FY2017-1 |
| Posted date | 11/28/2016 |
| Application deadline | There will be two deadlines for submission of grant proposals in 2017: January 31 and July 30. Following these deadlines, the Public Affairs Section will review all proposals received during that period and make funding determinations. Applicants can expect to be notified 3-4 weeks after the deadline for each funding cycle whether proposals are successful or not. |
| Award ceiling | 15,000 |
| Award floor | 5,000 |
| Who can apply | Applications are encouraged from a variety of individuals and organizations, including but not limited to: non-governmental/civil society organizations, think tanks, educational institutions or subsets thereof, and non-profit organizations. Prior programmatic experience is desired, along with experience managing budgets. |
| Funding category | The U.S. Embassy in Australia invites Australian organizations and individuals to submit proposals for funding of programs that increase mutual understanding between the U.S. and Australia and promote the bilateral relationship. Topic areas eligible for funding include: entrepreneurship and innovation; U.S. policies, society, culture and values; cultural diversity; academic integration and advancement; civic participation; countering violent extremism; global challenges such as climate change, clean energy, promotion of STEM, human rights, economic development, health, LGBTI issues, and marginalized populations. Most grants funded are in the $5,000 to $15,000 range, though proposals for higher amounts will be considered if the project is of particular value to advancing the U.S.-Australia relationship. Proposals that include cost sharing by the applicant or another relevant organization are encouraged. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.040 |
| Description | Proposals should be submitted via email to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy: PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov. Post's grant proposal forms can be found at the link below. Please include as many specific details as possible, including a project timeline and a description of how the U.S. Embassy would be involved and acknowledged in conjunction with the project. Please include a detailed budget, as well as information about cost sharing by other entities. |
| Agency contact | PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/290351 |