Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS UG PAS FY20 2
The U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) for its Annual Program Statement under funding opportunity number DOS-UG-PAS-FY20-2 (CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs). The overall aim is to fund public diplomacy projects that strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people connections between the United States and Uganda. Programs are expected to highlight shared values, promote bilateral cooperation, and include a clear element of U.S. culture, history, and/or shared values. Strong concept notes are also expected to show some connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions, with the idea that the relationship-building and mutual understanding continue beyond the life of the grant.
This opportunity uses a two-step application process. Applicants first submit an SOI, which is a short concept note (one to three pages) rather than a full proposal. PAS reviews these SOIs and then invites selected applicants to develop and submit full proposals. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed periodically, with reviews noted for July 8, 2020 and August 10, 2020. The Embassy indicated it would accept submissions through August 7, 2020, and projects are expected to start before July 1, 2021, subject to funding availability. Proposed activities should generally be completed within one year or less.
PAS is open to a range of program ideas, but it lists specific priority areas it intends to favor. A major emphasis is on cultural projects that engage the public, especially youth, to bridge cultures and encourage the free exchange of ideas. Examples include writing workshops, artist collaborations, theater or storytelling clubs, traveling productions, and dance or sports performances or competitions. Within the cultural category, the Embassy highlights a particular interest in film-related cooperation between the United States and Uganda, and suggests activities like screenwriting workshops, film production training, screenplay or short film competitions, and screenings paired with facilitated discussions of U.S. and Ugandan films. Beyond arts and culture, PAS also prioritizes projects that expand educational opportunities in STEM, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and debate; support freedom of speech and expression (including civic education); strengthen independent media through media literacy and training; encourage informed participation in democratic processes; promote economic growth and entrepreneurship for marginalized women and youth; advance inclusive social development by empowering women and girls and supporting women in governance; engage underserved groups, including persons with disabilities, through creative, educational, and entrepreneurial activities; promote tolerance and peace through dialogue; support sustainable policies and grassroots environmental advocacy (notably air quality and wildlife conservation); and build community resilience to extremism by preserving or promoting traditional cultural practices that reinforce stability and peace.
The announcement also clearly states what it will not fund. Ineligible activities include partisan political programs, charitable or development work, construction, activities supporting specific religious practices, fundraising campaigns, lobbying for particular legislation or programs, scientific research, projects primarily focused on growing the applicant organization itself (rather than delivering a public-facing program), and programs that duplicate existing efforts.
Funding is expected to total about $250,000 across roughly five to ten awards. Individual awards can range from $5,000 to $50,000 (with $50,000 as the ceiling and $5,000 as the floor). Funding instruments may include grants, fixed amount awards, individual awards, or cooperative agreements. The cooperative agreement option matters because it signals a higher level of Embassy involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant. Cost sharing is not required, though applicants may propose it if they wish.
Eligibility is limited to non-commercial applicants. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs, civil society groups, and think tanks) with relevant programming experience, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible.
Submission is by email to Kampalagrants@state.gov. The SOI must be in English, and budgets must be shown in U.S. dollars. The required SOI document (no more than three pages) needs to include: the applicant organization name; program locations; the amount requested from PAS, any cost share (if applicable), and the total program cost; program length; a program synopsis explaining intended impact and stakeholder engagement; a clear set of objectives tied to activities, including a timeline and expected results for each objective; and a short description demonstrating the applicant’s expertise and capacity to implement the program and manage U.S. government funding.
SOIs are evaluated by a Grants Review Committee using practical selection criteria. Reviewers look for the quality and feasibility of the idea (including whether it is needed and likely to make an impact), sound program planning (a logical design with a workable timeline and activities), alignment with Embassy priority areas, and the applicant’s demonstrated capacity and past experience administering programs. Applicants whose SOIs score well are contacted and invited to submit a full proposal, with additional instructions provided at that stage. The program is authorized under the Smith-Mundt Act and funded through FY2020 public diplomacy funds.Apply for DOS UG PAS FY20 2
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Uganda 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 KAMPALA PAS Request for Statements of Interest: 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 10, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed periodically. Upcoming reviews are scheduled for July 8, 2020, and August 10, 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 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 funding opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy Kampala Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement request for Statements of Interest (SOIs) under funding opportunity number DOS-UG-PAS-FY20-2 (CFDA 19.040, Public Diplomacy Programs). It supports public diplomacy projects that strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people connections between the United States and Uganda.
What is the main goal of the program?
The aim is to fund public diplomacy projects that highlight shared values, promote U.S.-Uganda cooperation, and build relationships and mutual understanding that can continue beyond the life of the grant.
What kinds of projects is PAS looking for?
PAS is seeking projects that strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people connections and that include a clear element of U.S. culture, U.S. history, and/or shared values. Strong concepts also show some connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions.
Do projects need to include a U.S. component?
Yes. Programs are expected to include a clear element of U.S. culture, history, and/or shared values. Strong SOIs are also expected to show some connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions to support ongoing relationship-building beyond the grant period.
What are the Embassy's priority program areas?
PAS lists several priority areas it intends to favor, including:
- Cultural projects that engage the public (especially youth) to bridge cultures and encourage the free exchange of ideas
- Film-related cooperation between the United States and Uganda (for example: screenwriting workshops, film production training, competitions, and screenings with facilitated discussions)
- Educational opportunities in STEM, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and debate
- Freedom of speech and expression, including civic education
- Strengthening independent media through media literacy and training
- Encouraging informed participation in democratic processes
- Economic growth and entrepreneurship for marginalized women and youth
- Inclusive social development, including empowering women and girls and supporting women in governance
- Engaging underserved groups, including persons with disabilities, through creative, educational, and entrepreneurial activities
- Promoting tolerance and peace through dialogue
- Supporting sustainable policies and grassroots environmental advocacy (notably air quality and wildlife conservation)
- Building community resilience to extremism by preserving or promoting traditional cultural practices that reinforce stability and peace
What are examples of cultural projects the Embassy is interested in?
Examples mentioned include writing workshops, artist collaborations, theater or storytelling clubs, traveling productions, and dance or sports performances or competitions, with an emphasis on engaging the public and especially youth.
Is film a special focus area?
Yes. Within the cultural category, PAS highlights a particular interest in film-related cooperation between the United States and Uganda, including screenwriting workshops, film production training, screenplay or short film competitions, and screenings paired with facilitated discussions of U.S. and Ugandan films.
What will PAS not fund?
The announcement lists ineligible activities, including:
- Partisan political programs
- Charitable or development work
- Construction
- Activities supporting specific religious practices
- Fundraising campaigns
- Lobbying for particular legislation or programs
- Scientific research
- Projects primarily focused on growing the applicant organization itself (rather than delivering a public-facing program)
- Programs that duplicate existing efforts
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-commercial applicants. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs, civil society groups, and think tanks) with relevant programming experience, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions.
Are for-profit or commercial entities allowed to apply?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible for this opportunity.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is expected to be about $250,000 across roughly five to ten awards, subject to funding availability.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards can range from $5,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
How many awards will be made?
The Embassy expects to make roughly five to ten awards, depending on funding availability and the applications selected.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required, but applicants may propose cost sharing if they wish.
What funding instruments might be used?
PAS may use grants, fixed amount awards, individual awards, or cooperative agreements.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement signals a higher level of Embassy involvement during implementation compared to a standard grant.
What is the application process?
This opportunity uses a two-step process. First, applicants submit a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is a short concept note (one to three pages), not a full proposal. PAS reviews SOIs and then invites selected applicants to develop and submit full proposals.
How long can the SOI be?
The SOI must be no more than three pages.
Is the SOI the same as a full proposal?
No. The SOI is a short concept note (one to three pages). Only selected applicants are invited to submit full proposals after PAS reviews SOIs.
When are proposals reviewed?
Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed periodically. The announcement notes reviews for July 8, 2020 and August 10, 2020.
What is the deadline to submit?
The Embassy indicated it would accept submissions through August 7, 2020.
When should projects start?
Projects are expected to start before July 1, 2021, subject to funding availability.
How long should proposed activities last?
Proposed activities should generally be completed within one year or less.
How do we submit an SOI?
SOIs must be submitted by email to Kampalagrants@state.gov.
What language should the SOI be written in?
The SOI must be in English.
What currency should be used for the budget?
Budgets must be shown in U.S. dollars.
What information must be included in the SOI?
The required SOI document (no more than three pages) needs to include:
- Applicant organization name
- Program locations
- Amount requested from PAS, any cost share (if applicable), and the total program cost
- Program length
- Program synopsis explaining intended impact and stakeholder engagement
- A clear set of objectives tied to activities, including a timeline and expected results for each objective
- A short description demonstrating the applicant's expertise and capacity to implement the program and manage U.S. government funding
How will SOIs be evaluated?
SOIs are evaluated by a Grants Review Committee using practical selection criteria, including: quality and feasibility of the idea (need and likely impact), sound program planning (logical design, workable timeline and activities), alignment with Embassy priority areas, and the applicant's demonstrated capacity and past experience administering programs.
What happens after an SOI is selected?
Applicants whose SOIs score well are contacted and invited to submit a full proposal, with additional instructions provided at that stage.
What is the legal authority and funding source for this program?
The program is authorized under the Smith-Mundt Act and funded through FY2020 public diplomacy funds.
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