Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BE200 FY23 02
The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS), part of the U.S. Department of State, is offering grant funding through its FY2023 Public Diplomacy Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement specifically open to individuals. The opportunity is designed to support public diplomacy projects that deepen relationships between the United States and Belgium, highlight shared democratic values, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until the closing date, and applications are typically reviewed quarterly so that awards can be processed before the end of the U.S. government fiscal year (September 30, 2023). The funding authority is Smith-Mundt public diplomacy funds, and the opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
At the core of this grant program is the expectation that projects include a clear American component. That can mean incorporating an American cultural element, directly advancing one of PAS Brussels priority program areas, or building a substantive connection to U.S. expertise through American speakers, partner organizations, or U.S. institutions. The goal is not only cultural exchange for its own sake, but increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives and a stronger U.S.-Belgian network of collaboration. Projects are expected to be relevant to Belgium and to demonstrate how they will strengthen ties between the two countries in a concrete, visible way.
PAS Brussels signals that it is interested in a broad range of program formats, especially those that work at the community level and translate themes into practical activities. Examples include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; youth leadership programs (with special interest in programming that reaches minority groups); professional and academic exchanges and collaborative projects; media partnerships and press outreach; entrepreneurship and innovation programming in technology or other sectors; and sports-related initiatives. These examples are illustrative rather than exhaustive, but they convey a preference for active engagement, skills-building, and relationship-forming activities that can reach and influence real audiences.
The priority program areas reflect current U.S. and transatlantic concerns and the Embassy's focus in Belgium. PAS Brussels is looking for proposals that show active U.S.-Belgian partnership to address new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation. It also prioritizes programs that counter radicalization and violent extremism, including political extremism, and programs that highlight U.S.-Belgian cooperation aimed at countering terrorism and transnational crime. Another major theme is strengthening social cohesion and economic opportunity while supporting shared U.S. policy goals through the promotion of diversity principles. PAS also places emphasis on long-term investment in bilateral ties through educational, cultural, and professional exchanges, and it values programs with national reach that connect like-minded organizations across Belgium's linguistic and regional divides. Additional priority areas include cooperation to address the climate crisis and/or energy security, and programs that engage youth audiences around the continuing relevance of historical bonds between the United States and Belgium.
The intended participants and audiences are clearly spelled out and skew toward groups that can multiply impact in society. Priority audiences include youth, particularly from underserved communities; women, especially entrepreneurs and/or women from underserved communities; underserved, minority, and refugee communities; cultural and academic institutions; business leaders and entrepreneurs; community leaders; U.S. and Belgian thought leaders; social and new media users; and journalists and media organizations. In practice, this signals that strong proposals will not only define a topic but also specify who will be engaged, why they matter to the program goals, and how the project will reach them in meaningful ways.
The program also includes firm restrictions on what it will not fund. Ineligible projects include partisan political activity, charitable or development assistance, construction, projects supporting specific religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying for specific legislation or projects, scientific research, and projects that duplicate existing programs. These exclusions reflect the program's focus on public diplomacy and exchange rather than domestic politics, infrastructure, charity, or basic research. Applicants therefore need to frame their ideas as engagement and cooperation initiatives, not as service delivery, advocacy for legislation, or support for religious or party-political agendas.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an expectation of approximately 20 awards. The opportunity number is PAS BE200 FY23 02, and it was created on December 3, 2022, with an original closing date of August 14, 2023. Because submissions are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly, timing matters; applicants benefit from submitting well ahead of the deadline to be considered in earlier review rounds and to allow enough processing time for an award to be made within the fiscal year.Apply for PAS BE200 FY23 02
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Belgium in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels PAS Annual Program Statement - Individuals" 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 Dec 03, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2023. (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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) FY2023 Public Diplomacy Grants Program offered under an Annual Program Statement specifically open to individuals. It supports public diplomacy projects that strengthen U.S.-Belgian relationships, highlight shared democratic values, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS), which is part of the U.S. Department of State.
Is this opportunity open to individuals?
Yes. The Annual Program Statement described here is specifically open to individuals.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to deepen relationships between the United States and Belgium, increase understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives, and build a stronger U.S.-Belgian network of collaboration through visible, concrete public diplomacy activities.
What does PAS Brussels mean by a "clear American component"?
Projects are expected to include a clear American component. Based on the description provided, this can include an American cultural element, direct alignment with PAS Brussels priority program areas, or a substantive connection to U.S. expertise through American speakers, U.S. partner organizations, or U.S. institutions.
Do projects need to be relevant to Belgium?
Yes. Projects are expected to be relevant to Belgium and to demonstrate how they will strengthen ties between the United States and Belgium in a concrete and visible way.
What types of activities or formats does PAS Brussels support?
PAS Brussels indicates interest in a broad range of formats, especially community-level programs that translate themes into practical activities. Examples listed include lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions; youth leadership programs (with special interest in reaching minority groups); professional and academic exchanges and collaborative projects; media partnerships and press outreach; entrepreneurship and innovation programming (including technology); and sports-related initiatives.
Are the example activities an exhaustive list of what can be funded?
No. The examples are described as illustrative rather than exhaustive, but they reflect a preference for active engagement, skills-building, relationship-forming activities, and programs that reach real audiences.
What are the priority program areas for this funding?
PAS Brussels highlights several priority areas, including: U.S.-Belgian partnerships addressing new and evolving security challenges (including disinformation); programs countering radicalization and violent extremism (including political extremism); programs highlighting U.S.-Belgian cooperation to counter terrorism and transnational crime; strengthening social cohesion and economic opportunity while supporting shared U.S. policy goals through the promotion of diversity principles; long-term investment in bilateral ties through educational, cultural, and professional exchanges; programs with national reach that connect like-minded organizations across Belgium's linguistic and regional divides; cooperation to address the climate crisis and/or energy security; and youth engagement on the continuing relevance of historical bonds between the United States and Belgium.
Does the program support projects focused on disinformation and security challenges?
Yes. One of the highlighted priorities is active U.S.-Belgian partnership to address new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation.
Does the program support efforts to counter radicalization or violent extremism?
Yes. PAS Brussels prioritizes programs that counter radicalization and violent extremism, including political extremism.
Does the program support activities related to counterterrorism or transnational crime?
Yes. The priority areas include programs that highlight U.S.-Belgian cooperation aimed at countering terrorism and transnational crime.
Does the program prioritize diversity, social cohesion, and economic opportunity themes?
Yes. PAS Brussels emphasizes strengthening social cohesion and economic opportunity and supporting shared U.S. policy goals through the promotion of diversity principles.
Are exchanges and long-term relationship building important for this program?
Yes. PAS Brussels places emphasis on long-term investment in bilateral ties through educational, cultural, and professional exchanges.
Is there a preference for programs with national reach in Belgium?
Yes. PAS values programs with national reach that connect like-minded organizations across Belgium's linguistic and regional divides.
Does the program include climate and energy priorities?
Yes. Additional priority areas include cooperation to address the climate crisis and/or energy security.
Does the program prioritize youth engagement?
Yes. Youth are a priority audience, and PAS also notes interest in programs that engage youth around the continuing relevance of historical bonds between the United States and Belgium.
Who are the priority audiences for this funding?
Priority audiences include youth (particularly from underserved communities); women (especially entrepreneurs and/or women from underserved communities); underserved, minority, and refugee communities; cultural and academic institutions; business leaders and entrepreneurs; community leaders; U.S. and Belgian thought leaders; social and new media users; and journalists and media organizations.
What does it mean that the audiences "multiply impact"?
Based on the description, PAS Brussels is prioritizing groups positioned to spread ideas, skills, and connections beyond the immediate participants. Strong proposals are expected to identify who will be engaged, why that audience matters to the program goals, and how the project will reach them in meaningful ways.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of approximately 20 awards.
What kind of funding is this (competitive or discretionary)?
This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the funding authority for this program?
The funding authority is Smith-Mundt public diplomacy funds.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is PAS BE200 FY23 02.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 3, 2022.
What is the closing date for submissions?
The original closing date listed is August 14, 2023.
Are proposals accepted on a rolling basis?
Yes. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis until the closing date.
How often are applications reviewed?
Applications are typically reviewed quarterly.
Why does timing matter if proposals are accepted on a rolling basis?
Because reviews are typically quarterly and awards need time for processing, submitting earlier can help an application be considered in an earlier review round and can improve the chances of completing award processing before the end of the U.S. government fiscal year.
What is the key U.S. fiscal year date mentioned, and why is it important?
The end of the U.S. government fiscal year is September 30, 2023. The opportunity notes that quarterly reviews are intended to help process awards before that date.
What types of projects are not eligible for funding?
Ineligible projects include partisan political activity; charitable or development assistance; construction; projects supporting specific religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying for specific legislation or projects; scientific research; and projects that duplicate existing programs.
Can this funding be used for partisan political activity?
No. Partisan political activity is explicitly listed as ineligible.
Can this grant fund charitable or development assistance activities?
No. Charitable or development assistance is listed as ineligible.
Can funds be used for construction?
No. Construction is listed as ineligible.
Can the project support specific religious activities?
No. Projects supporting specific religious activities are listed as ineligible.
Can the project involve fundraising campaigns?
No. Fundraising campaigns are listed as ineligible.
Can this funding be used to lobby for specific legislation or projects?
No. Lobbying for specific legislation or projects is listed as ineligible.
Can this funding be used for scientific research?
No. Scientific research is listed as ineligible.
Can PAS Brussels fund a project that duplicates an existing program?
No. Projects that duplicate existing programs are listed as ineligible.
What is the program looking for beyond cultural exchange?
The program description emphasizes that the goal is not cultural exchange for its own sake. It seeks projects that increase understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives and build stronger, practical networks of U.S.-Belgian collaboration.
What does PAS Brussels seem to prefer in terms of engagement style?
The description suggests a preference for active engagement, practical skills-building, and relationship-forming activities, especially those that work at the community level and can reach real audiences.
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