U.S. Embassy Mozambique Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement | AF PD MAP FY25 01

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this funding opportunity?

This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), offered under the Embassy's Annual Program Statement. It supports public diplomacy programming that advances the Embassy's U.S. Integrated Country Strategy in Mozambique and strengthens shared values between the United States and Mozambique.

What types of projects is the Embassy looking to fund?

The opportunity is designed for public diplomacy-oriented programming. Proposals should focus on building mutual understanding, people-to-people ties, and positive engagement with U.S. culture, institutions, expertise, or policy priorities as reflected in the Embassy's strategy.

What does "public diplomacy-oriented programming" mean in this context?

It means projects should be built around engagement and exchange between Mozambican audiences and U.S. counterparts (or U.S.-linked content), with the goal of strengthening mutual understanding and relationships rather than delivering purely technical services or commercial activities.

Is an "American element" required?

Yes. Every proposed project must include a clear American element. This is described as a core requirement for all projects submitted under this opportunity.

What counts as an acceptable "American element"?

The American element must be substantive and integrated into the project design. Examples mentioned include participation by American experts or speakers, partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions, the use of U.S.-based approaches or best practices, or direct collaboration with American cultural, educational, or professional networks.

Can the American element be symbolic or minimal?

No. The Embassy specifies that the American element is not meant to be symbolic. It should be integrated in a way that strengthens credibility, learning outcomes, and the overall exchange between Mozambican audiences and U.S. counterparts.

What are examples of projects that have been successful under similar PDS small grants programming?

Examples noted by the Embassy include academic exchanges and curriculum-based initiatives, professional lectures and seminars (including speaker programs), performing arts workshops and joint performances or exhibitions, and cultural conservation efforts connected to areas of shared heritage.

Does the Embassy limit projects to education programs only?

No. The examples provided include education, professional development, arts, and heritage/cultural conservation. The key requirements are alignment with public diplomacy goals and inclusion of the required American element.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broad but focused on non-commercial actors. Eligible applicants include Mozambican, U.S., and other foreign not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience), public or private educational institutions, not-for-profit cultural institutions, individuals, and media outlets.

Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible to apply?

No. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible to apply.

Can individuals apply, or must applications come from organizations?

Individuals are listed as eligible applicants, along with organizations and institutions.

Are media outlets eligible to apply?

Yes. Media outlets are included among the eligible applicant types.

Is this opportunity limited to Mozambican applicants only?

No. The opportunity states that eligible applicants include Mozambican, U.S., and other foreign not-for-profit organizations, as well as other eligible entity types.

What is the funding opportunity number for this program?

The funding opportunity number is AF PD MAP FY25 01.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The funding is listed under CFDA 19.040.

What is the application deadline?

The application closing date is listed as December 31, 2024.

What is the maximum award amount?

The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $250,000.

How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?

The Embassy anticipates making about five awards.

What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" grant opportunity?

It means the grant is issued at the discretion of the U.S. Mission to Mozambique, rather than being an entitlement or automatic award. Funding decisions are made by the Mission based on the opportunity's goals and requirements.

What should proposals align with to be competitive under this opportunity?

Proposals should align with the Embassy's U.S. Integrated Country Strategy in Mozambique and should strengthen shared values between the United States and Mozambique, while clearly meeting the public diplomacy focus and including a substantive American element.

Can a project use U.S. best practices as part of the American element?

Yes. The Embassy lists the use of U.S.-based approaches or best practices as one example of how a project may demonstrate a substantive American element.

Can a project include U.S. speakers or experts?

Yes. Participation by American experts or speakers is specifically listed as an example of an acceptable American element.

Can a project partner with U.S. institutions or networks?

Yes. Partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions and direct collaboration with American cultural, educational, or professional networks are listed as examples of acceptable American elements.