U.S. Consulate General HK, PAS Annual Program Statement | HKG NOFO FY22 01

Opportunity Information: Apply for HKG NOFO FY22 01

The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to China), is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under the annual program statement titled "U.S. Consulate General HK, PAS Annual Program Statement" (Funding Opportunity Number: HKG NOFO FY22 01). This is a discretionary funding opportunity designed to support public diplomacy projects in Hong Kong and Macau that align with PAS priorities and areas of interest. The announcement serves as an overarching notice that explains what PAS is looking to fund and how to apply, and it also notes that additional or more specific funding notices may appear separately on Grants.gov or other relevant platforms. Applicants are expected to follow the instructions in this annual statement carefully, especially since it is meant to complement (not replace) any later, more targeted announcements.

Awards may be issued through several instrument types, including grants, cooperative agreements, or other mechanisms depending on the nature of the project and the level of involvement anticipated from the U.S. government. The activity areas covered are broad and include arts and cultural affairs, community development, education, environment, humanities and cultural programming, law/justice/legal services, science and technology, and other forms of research and development, plus an "other" category when a proposal fits PAS goals but does not neatly fall into the listed fields. The CFDA/Assistance Listing associated with the opportunity is 19.040, which is commonly used for public diplomacy and international exchange-related support from the Department of State.

In terms of who can apply, eligibility includes a range of applicant types: U.S.-style nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), individuals, and additional eligible applicants described under an "others" category (with the expectation that applicants check the detailed eligibility clarification referenced in the notice). The opportunity was created on January 6, 2022, and listed an original closing date of September 1, 2022, indicating it was open for submissions during that window.

Funding is relatively small and geared toward modest, high-impact public diplomacy activities. The stated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $10,000, and the program anticipated making around 50 awards, suggesting PAS expected to support a sizable number of small projects rather than a few large initiatives. Overall, this annual program statement functions as a guiding framework for applicants interested in proposing public diplomacy programs connected to Hong Kong and Macau, outlining thematic priorities and submission procedures while pointing applicants to watch for additional PAS funding notices that may provide further direction or targeted themes.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to China in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development, education, environment, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), law, justice and legal services, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification), science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General HK, 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 Jan 06, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 01, 2022. (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 50 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: 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, Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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