Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS COL 2024 MBAMSP
The grant opportunity titled "Administrative Support: Mobile American Space" (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS COL 2024 MBAMSP) is a U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka initiative run through the U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Diplomacy Section. It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the embassy is likely to remain actively involved with the selected partner during planning and implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The overall purpose is to support a partner organization in designing and operating a Mobile American Space that can travel to communities outside Sri Lanka's Western Province and beyond existing fixed American Corners, with a clear emphasis on engaging youth and strengthening civic connections.
The Mobile American Space is intended to function as a traveling version of the programming and resources typically provided through American Spaces. The embassy highlights goals tied to democratic governance and respect for human rights, and it specifically frames the effort as a way to foster connections that bolster civil society and support free and independent media. In practice, this mobile platform is expected to deliver abbreviated versions of common American Space offerings, such as English language learning support, public speaking practice, entrepreneurship training, and leadership development activities. The mobile space is also expected to extend access to well-known American Space resources like eLibraryUSA and EducationUSA, helping young Sri Lankans explore educational pathways and reliable information sources.
In terms of scale and deliverables, the project is designed as a 30-month program with significant geographic reach. The implementing partner is expected to deliver in-person programs in at least 10 districts over the project period and to reach more than 7,000 young people in total. This indicates a strong focus on measurable outreach and consistent programming across multiple locations rather than one-off events, with the mobile format serving as the mechanism to reach youth who are not easily served by Colombo-based programming or existing American Corner locations.
Eligibility is open to several types of organizations, with an emphasis on Sri Lanka-based entities that can credibly execute national or multi-district programming. The opportunity lists eligible applicants as not-for-profit organizations, civil society or non-governmental organizations based in Sri Lanka, think tanks, and both public and private educational institutions. The eligibility fields also include nonprofits that do not have U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as defined in the notice. Only one award is expected to be made, and the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) is $100,000, suggesting a single lead implementer will be selected to run the mobile space model for the full performance period.
Key administrative details include the original closing date of July 26, 2024, and a creation date of June 24, 2024. The funding activity category is listed as Education, and the CFDA numbers associated with the opportunity are 19.040 and 19.441, which are commonly used for U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and educational exchange-related assistance. Overall, the grant is aimed at taking American Space-style programming on the road to broaden youth engagement nationwide, while reinforcing civic participation, rights awareness, and access to credible educational and informational resources.Apply for PDS COL 2024 MBAMSP
- The U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administrative Support: Mobile American Space" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040, 19.441.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-26. (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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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What is the "Administrative Support: Mobile American Space" grant opportunity?
"Administrative Support: Mobile American Space" (Funding Opportunity Number: PDS COL 2024 MBAMSP) is a U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka initiative administered by the U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Diplomacy Section. It supports a partner organization to design and operate a Mobile American Space that delivers American Spaces-style programming and resources in communities outside Sri Lanka's Western Province and beyond existing fixed American Corners.
Who is offering this funding?
The funding is offered through the U.S. Embassy Colombo, specifically the Public Diplomacy Section, as part of the U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the embassy is expected to remain actively involved with the selected partner during planning and implementation, rather than issuing a purely hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the Mobile American Space?
The main purpose is to bring American Space-style programs and resources to youth in districts and communities that are not easily served by Colombo-based programming or existing American Corner locations, with a focus on strengthening civic connections.
What are the programmatic goals emphasized in the opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes goals linked to democratic governance and respect for human rights, and frames the Mobile American Space as a way to build civic connections that strengthen civil society and support free and independent media.
What kinds of activities or programs are expected to be delivered?
The Mobile American Space is expected to deliver abbreviated versions of common American Space offerings, including:
- English language learning support
- Public speaking practice
- Entrepreneurship training
- Leadership development activities
What resources should the Mobile American Space help provide access to?
The mobile platform is expected to extend access to established American Space resources, including eLibraryUSA and EducationUSA, to help young Sri Lankans explore educational pathways and access reliable information sources.
How long is the project period?
The project is designed as a 30-month program.
What geographic coverage is required?
The implementing partner is expected to deliver in-person programs in at least 10 districts over the project period, with a clear emphasis on reaching communities outside the Western Province and beyond existing fixed American Corners.
How many people is the program expected to reach?
The project is expected to reach more than 7,000 young people in total across the 30-month period.
Is the focus on one-time events or ongoing outreach?
Based on the stated deliverables (multi-district reach and a 7,000+ youth target over 30 months), the opportunity emphasizes measurable outreach and consistent programming across multiple locations rather than one-off events.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes several organization types, with emphasis on Sri Lanka-based entities capable of executing national or multi-district programming. Eligible applicants include:
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Civil society organizations (CSOs) or non-governmental organizations (NGOs) based in Sri Lanka
- Think tanks
- Public and private educational institutions
- Nonprofits that do not have U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Other eligible entities as defined in the notice
Does an applicant need to be a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list explicitly includes nonprofits that do not have U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), along with other eligible entities described in the notice.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is expected to be made, indicating a single lead implementer will be selected to run the Mobile American Space model for the full performance period.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $100,000.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
What are the CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA numbers are 19.040 and 19.441, which are associated with U.S. Department of State public diplomacy and educational exchange-related assistance.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity has a creation date of June 24, 2024, and the original closing date is July 26, 2024.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PDS COL 2024 MBAMSP.
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