Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS COL 2021 ASACKACC
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka (U.S. Embassy Colombo) Public Affairs Section (PAS), offered a Public Diplomacy grant opportunity to provide administrative support for two American Spaces in Sri Lanka, one located in Kandy and one in Colombo. American Spaces are U.S. government-supported cultural and information centers that operate as part of a worldwide network of more than 600 State Department-sponsored venues. These spaces typically focus on youth-oriented educational and cultural activities, creating platforms for learning, engagement, and exchange around topics connected to the United States and broader shared priorities.
This funding opportunity was set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would not simply run a project independently, but would work closely with PAS, with significant PAS input and assistance in planning and implementing activities. The core purpose of the award was to keep the American Spaces functioning smoothly from an operational and administrative standpoint so that programming can be delivered reliably and professionally across both sites.
Under the award, the recipient would be expected to manage key administrative components of the American Spaces program. That includes staffing support for the selected corners/spaces, coordinating logistics for trainings (such as scheduling, coordination, and practical arrangements), and ensuring ongoing equipment and facility maintenance so the spaces remain usable, safe, and properly equipped for public programming. In addition to operational responsibilities, the recipient would also help with implementing American Spaces programming, supporting the delivery of educational and cultural events while coordinating closely with PAS.
The opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number PAS COL 2021 ASACKACC and was categorized as mandatory, with an “Other” funding activity classification (as specified in the notice). It carried a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $150,000, and the Embassy anticipated making up to two awards. The CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number associated with the opportunity was 19.040, which aligns with U.S. public diplomacy programming. The opportunity was posted on June 7, 2021, with an original application deadline of July 15, 2021. Eligibility was listed broadly as “Others,” with further clarification intended to be provided in the full announcement’s eligibility section.Apply for PAS COL 2021 ASACKACC
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification), opportunity zone benefits sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administrative Support – American Spaces in Sri Lanka" 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 Jun 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2021. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State Public Diplomacy grant opportunity offered through the U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka (U.S. Embassy Colombo) Public Affairs Section (PAS). The award supports administrative and operational functions for two American Spaces in Sri Lanka, one in Kandy and one in Colombo.
2. Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Section (PAS).
3. What are American Spaces?
American Spaces are U.S. government-supported cultural and information centers that operate within a global network of more than 600 State Department-sponsored venues. They typically focus on youth-oriented educational and cultural activities and provide platforms for learning, engagement, and exchange around topics connected to the United States and shared priorities.
4. Where are the American Spaces covered by this award located?
The award is intended to support two American Spaces in Sri Lanka: one located in Kandy and one located in Colombo.
5. What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to keep the American Spaces functioning smoothly from an operational and administrative standpoint so that programming can be delivered reliably and professionally across both sites.
6. What type of award is this?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
7. What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Under a cooperative agreement, the selected recipient would not operate entirely independently. Instead, the recipient would work closely with PAS, and PAS would have significant input and provide assistance in planning and implementing activities.
8. What kinds of responsibilities would the recipient have?
The recipient would be expected to manage key administrative components for the American Spaces program. Based on the notice summary, responsibilities include staffing support, logistics coordination for trainings, and ensuring equipment and facility maintenance so the spaces remain usable, safe, and properly equipped for public programming.
9. Does the grant focus on programming or operations?
The emphasis is on operational and administrative support to keep both American Spaces running smoothly. In addition, the recipient would also help implement American Spaces programming by supporting educational and cultural events in close coordination with PAS.
10. What kind of staffing support is expected?
The recipient would provide staffing support for the selected corners/spaces as part of the administrative management of the American Spaces program.
11. What training-related support is included?
The recipient would coordinate logistics for trainings, including scheduling, coordination, and practical arrangements.
12. What maintenance responsibilities are included?
The recipient would be expected to ensure ongoing equipment and facility maintenance so the spaces remain usable, safe, and properly equipped for public programming.
13. How closely would the recipient work with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS)?
The recipient would coordinate closely with PAS. The opportunity explicitly notes significant PAS input and assistance in planning and implementing activities.
14. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS COL 2021 ASACKACC.
15. How is this funding opportunity categorized?
The opportunity was categorized as mandatory, with a funding activity classification listed as "Other" in the notice.
16. What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount stated in the notice is $150,000.
17. How many awards were expected to be made?
The U.S. Embassy anticipated making up to two awards.
18. What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing) number associated with this opportunity is 19.040, which aligns with U.S. public diplomacy programming.
19. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 7, 2021.
20. What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed was July 15, 2021.
21. Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification intended to be provided in the full announcement's eligibility section.
22. Does the summary specify the detailed eligibility requirements?
No. The information provided indicates that the detailed eligibility clarification would be contained in the full announcement, but those details are not included in the summary provided here.
23. Is this grant specifically limited to Sri Lanka?
The award described is for administrative support of two American Spaces located in Sri Lanka (Kandy and Colombo), and it is offered through the U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka.
24. What outcomes is the grant designed to support?
Based on the notice summary, the intended outcome is consistent, reliable, and professional delivery of American Spaces operations and programming by ensuring staffing, training logistics, and maintenance needs are addressed across both sites in coordination with PAS.
25. Where would a recipient carry out the supported work?
The supported work would be carried out in connection with the two American Spaces located in Colombo and Kandy, Sri Lanka.
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