Opportunity Information: Apply for 23 PHL APS
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), is offering grant funding for projects designed to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the United States. The core purpose of this Annual Program Statement is to support programs that highlight shared values, encourage mutual understanding, and advance practical bilateral cooperation. A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear American cultural element or a direct connection to the United States, such as involvement from U.S. expert(s), U.S.-based organization(s), or U.S. institution(s) in a relevant field. This U.S. connection should be meaningful rather than symbolic, and it should help participants better understand U.S. policies and perspectives.
The opportunity is broad and flexible in the types of activities it will fund, as long as they align with the goal of deepening U.S.-Philippine engagement. PAS lists several examples of eligible programming, including speaking tours or public talks led by U.S. experts, roundtable discussions and workshops, and academic or professional lectures and seminars. It also welcomes cultural and arts initiatives such as workshops, performances, and exhibitions that foster people-to-people connections and shared cultural understanding. Beyond events, PAS is interested in initiatives that strengthen networks over time, including projects that maintain and expand contact with alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs. The announcement also specifically points to STEM and innovation programs that support strategic priorities, as well as capacity-building workshops or information campaigns aimed at Filipino youth or at established opinion leaders. These opinion leaders may include policymakers, industry and business leaders, decision-makers, academics, think tanks, NGOs, civil society organizations, and media professionals. Finally, the opportunity can support studies focused on the U.S.-Philippine bilateral relationship, suggesting room for research and analysis projects that inform public understanding or policy dialogue.
Eligibility is oriented toward mission-aligned public benefit organizations and individuals in either country. PAS encourages applications from both the United States and the Philippines, and eligible applicants include individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations that can show relevant programming experience. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary under CFDA number 19.040, administered by the U.S. Mission to the Philippines.
In terms of funding parameters, the listed award ceiling is $50,000 per award. The opportunity was created on February 10, 2023, with an original closing date of December 31, 2023. The posting does not specify the number of expected awards in the provided details, so applicants should plan proposals around the stated maximum award level and design projects that are feasible and impactful within that scale. Overall, this grant opportunity is best suited for proposals that combine credible local implementation in the Philippines with a strong and well-integrated U.S. partnership or U.S. expert component, and that produce clear public diplomacy outcomes such as improved mutual understanding, stronger professional networks, and constructive collaboration on shared priorities.Apply for 23 PHL APS
- The U.S. Mission to the Philippines in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Philippines PAS Annual Program Statement" 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 2023-02-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-12-31. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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What is this grant opportunity?
This is a grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, administered through its Public Affairs Section (PAS). It supports projects designed to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the United States by highlighting shared values, encouraging mutual understanding, and advancing practical bilateral cooperation.
Who is offering and administering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) and is administered by the U.S. Mission to the Philippines.
What is the main goal of the Annual Program Statement?
The core purpose is to support programs that deepen U.S.-Philippine engagement, promote mutual understanding, and strengthen practical cooperation by meaningfully connecting participants to American perspectives, policies, culture, or institutions.
Is a U.S. connection required for every project?
Yes. Every proposed project must include a clear American cultural element or a direct, meaningful connection to the United States. This can include involvement from U.S. experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field.
What does "meaningful rather than symbolic" U.S. connection mean?
The U.S. component should be integrated into the program in a way that clearly adds substance (for example, bringing in relevant U.S. expertise or institutional participation) and helps participants better understand U.S. policies and perspectives, rather than being a superficial or token reference.
What kinds of activities or projects can be funded?
The opportunity is broad and flexible as long as the project aligns with strengthening U.S.-Philippine engagement. Examples mentioned include speaking tours or public talks by U.S. experts, roundtable discussions, workshops, lectures, seminars, cultural and arts workshops, performances, exhibitions, network-building initiatives, and alumni engagement activities related to U.S. government-supported exchange programs.
Are cultural and arts programs eligible?
Yes. PAS welcomes cultural and arts initiatives such as workshops, performances, and exhibitions, particularly when they foster people-to-people connections and shared cultural understanding and include a clear American cultural element or U.S. connection.
Can the grant support STEM and innovation programs?
Yes. The announcement specifically highlights STEM and innovation programs that support strategic priorities as an area of interest.
Does PAS support capacity-building workshops or public information campaigns?
Yes. Capacity-building workshops or information campaigns are specifically mentioned, including those aimed at Filipino youth or established opinion leaders.
Who are considered "opinion leaders" under this opportunity?
The description includes policymakers, industry and business leaders, decision-makers, academics, think tanks, NGOs, civil society organizations, and media professionals as examples of established opinion leaders.
Can this funding support research or studies?
Yes. The opportunity notes that it can support studies focused on the U.S.-Philippine bilateral relationship, which suggests research and analysis projects may be appropriate if they inform public understanding or policy dialogue and meet the U.S. connection requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations in the United States or the Philippines. The opportunity encourages applications from both countries. Eligible organizations can include think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations that can demonstrate relevant programming experience.
Are for-profit or commercial entities eligible?
No. For-profit or commercial entities are explicitly not eligible for this opportunity.
Do applicants need prior experience delivering similar programs?
The opportunity indicates that eligible not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs) should be able to show relevant programming experience.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000 per award.
How many awards will be made?
The provided details do not specify the expected number of awards. Applicants should design proposals that are feasible and impactful within the stated maximum award level.
What is the CFDA number and how is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.040 and is categorized as discretionary.
What are the key things PAS appears to be looking for in proposals?
Based on the description, proposals should (1) clearly and meaningfully integrate a U.S. cultural element or U.S. partnership/expert component, (2) strengthen U.S.-Philippine ties through mutual understanding and practical cooperation, and (3) produce public diplomacy outcomes such as stronger professional networks, constructive collaboration on shared priorities, and improved understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.
Is the opportunity focused only on one-time events, or can it support longer-term network building?
It can support both. In addition to events like talks and workshops, PAS also expresses interest in initiatives that strengthen networks over time, including projects that maintain and expand contact with alumni of U.S. government-supported exchange programs.
When was the opportunity created and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on February 10, 2023, and the original closing date listed was December 31, 2023.
Does the description indicate whether projects must take place in the Philippines?
The description emphasizes credible local implementation in the Philippines combined with a strong, well-integrated U.S. partnership or U.S. expert component. It encourages applications from both U.S. and Philippine applicants, but it does not provide additional location constraints beyond the U.S.-Philippine engagement focus.
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