Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BE200 FY20 01
The U.S. Embassy in Brussels, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), offered funding under its Public Diplomacy Grants Program via the Annual Program Statement (APS) titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS)" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS BE200 FY20 01). This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Mission to Belgium under CFDA 19.040. The overall aim is to support public diplomacy work that strengthens relationships between the United States and Belgium, with programming designed to highlight shared values and encourage practical bilateral cooperation.
A central requirement is that proposed projects include a clear American component. In practice, that means the proposal should either feature an American cultural element, align with one of the embassy's priority program areas and strategic themes (as specified in the full APS), or demonstrate a tangible connection to the United States through American experts, organizations, or institutions. The embassy emphasizes that these U.S. linkages should not be superficial; they should be integral to the project and help audiences better understand U.S. policy perspectives and the broader U.S.-Belgium partnership in the relevant field.
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis until the published closing date of July 20, 2020, with a structured review rhythm built into the process. A grant review committee evaluated submissions on a quarterly basis prior to the final deadline. The stated reason for setting a firm cutoff was administrative and fiscal: ensuring there was enough time to review, process, and award grants before the end of the U.S. government fiscal year on September 30, 2020. In other words, applicants could apply throughout the cycle, but decisions were made in batches and timing mattered for eligibility within that fiscal year.
In terms of funding size, the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $100,000. The notice did not specify the exact number of awards expected, indicating that the quantity of grants would depend on the volume and quality of submissions, available funding, and alignment with embassy priorities. Because this is a public diplomacy-focused program, the most competitive proposals typically would be those that clearly define intended audiences in Belgium, present measurable outcomes (such as increased engagement, knowledge gains, new partnerships, or sustained cooperation), and show why U.S. participation or U.S.-based expertise is essential to achieving the program goals.
Eligibility was broad and included a mix of government and non-government entities. Eligible applicants included state governments and special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category). This structure suggests the embassy was open to proposals from universities, research and educational bodies, and a range of civil society organizations capable of delivering exchange-style, educational, cultural, or policy-relevant programming that advances mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and Belgium.
Overall, this APS functioned as a standing invitation for project ideas rather than a one-time narrowly defined competition. It communicated the embassy's intent to fund programs that connect Belgian audiences with U.S. people, institutions, expertise, and values, while also laying out the rolling submission process, quarterly reviews, and the fiscal-year timeline that governed when awards could realistically be made.Apply for PAS BE200 FY20 01
- The U.S. Mission to Belgium in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement (APS)" 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 2019-12-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-07-20. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education.
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