Public Diplomacy Program | PAS CHISINAU FY17 14

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY17 14

The Public Diplomacy Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS CHISINAU FY17 14) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Mission to Moldova to support projects that work with minority groups in Moldova while reinforcing a shared Moldovan national identity. The program is positioned as a public diplomacy effort, meaning it is geared toward community-facing initiatives that build understanding, inclusion, and social cohesion rather than political campaigning or partisan advocacy. A clear restriction is that grant funds cannot be used for partisan political activity, so proposed activities need to stay focused on civic, cultural, educational, or community development outcomes rather than election-related work or support for political parties or candidates.

Projects are expected to be intentionally inclusive and to demonstrate a real commitment to supporting marginalized communities. The opportunity explicitly encourages applicants to think broadly about who may be marginalized and to design projects that include, rather than exclude, people based on disability status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and whether participants live in rural or urban areas. In practice, this means proposals should not only name a target group but also explain how the project will reach and include them in meaningful ways, reduce barriers to participation, and avoid approaches that unintentionally leave out harder-to-reach populations.

Collaboration is a strong theme in the call. Applicants are encouraged to form partnerships with relevant stakeholders, which can include public sector entities, private sector partners, and local organizations, depending on what makes sense for the proposed activities. The emphasis on partnerships suggests that competitive proposals will likely show local buy-in, coordination with community actors, and a plan for implementation that goes beyond a single organization working alone. These partnerships can also help strengthen credibility, expand outreach, and make the results more sustainable after the grant period ends.

From an administrative standpoint, the award is structured as a grant, categorized under the funding activity area "Other," and is associated with CFDA number 19.900. The maximum award amount listed (award ceiling) is $25,000. The opportunity was created on July 27, 2017, with an original closing date of August 28, 2017. Eligibility, as stated in the source data, is limited to nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding agency is the U.S. Mission to Moldova, indicating the program is intended to support initiatives aligned with U.S. public diplomacy goals within Moldova, particularly around inclusion and national cohesion.

• The U.S. Mission to Moldova in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Public Diplomacy Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2017-07-27.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-08-28. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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