PDS Annual Program Statement | PDS GUA FY24 02

Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS GUA FY24 02

The PDS Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS GUA FY24 02) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Guatemala, specifically the U.S. Embassy Guatemala's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS). It provides funding through the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for projects designed to deepen ties between the United States and Guatemala. The opportunity is framed as an annual program statement, meaning it lays out the Embassy's priorities and strategic themes for the year and explains how applicants should submit proposals that match those priorities.

At its core, the program is meant to support initiatives that strengthen cultural, educational, professional, and scientific connections between the two countries. The Embassy is looking for programming that creates real engagement and exchange, such as cultural activities, educational programs, professional development efforts, or other exchange-style initiatives that reinforce shared values and encourage practical bilateral cooperation. A key requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear U.S. component. That can be an American cultural or educational element, or a direct connection to U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions in a relevant field. The intent behind this requirement is not only collaboration, but also helping Guatemalan audiences better understand U.S. policy and perspectives through credible people-to-people or institution-to-institution engagement.

Eligibility is relatively broad compared to many government funding calls. Applicants may include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with demonstrated programming experience), individuals, and both non-profit and governmental educational institutions. The award is structured as a grant, with an announced ceiling of up to $100,000 per award. The Embassy anticipates making around 10 awards under this announcement, suggesting a competitive process where proposals will likely need to be well-scoped, clearly aligned with PDS goals, and designed for measurable public diplomacy impact.

Administrative details included in the posting indicate the funding is associated with CFDA number 19.040, and the opportunity was created on June 3, 2024, with an original closing date of August 16, 2024. Applicants are expected to follow the instructions in the annual program statement carefully, since it functions as both a roadmap for what the Embassy wants to fund and a procedural guide for how to request funding. In practical terms, a strong submission would clearly explain the program concept, define the target audience in Guatemala, show exactly how U.S. partners or experts will be integrated, and describe how the activity will promote mutual understanding and advance U.S.-Guatemala cooperation in a credible, publicly engaging way.

• The U.S. Mission to Guatemala in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "PDS 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 2024-06-03.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-16. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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