Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS SINGAPORE FY23 001

The U.S. Embassy Singapore Annual Program Statement FY23 is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Singapore, specifically its Public Affairs Section (PAS). The program is designed to support projects and exchange activities that connect the United States and Singapore in meaningful ways, with the core objective of strengthening the bilateral relationship and expanding people-to-people ties. In practical terms, the embassy is looking to fund initiatives that create interaction, shared learning, or collaboration between individuals and institutions in both countries, using public engagement programs and exchange-style activities as the primary vehicle.

This opportunity is administered as federal assistance and may be awarded either as a grant or as a cooperative agreement, depending on the level of involvement the U.S. government expects to have in the project. A grant generally implies the recipient runs the project with standard reporting and compliance requirements, while a cooperative agreement typically indicates more substantial collaboration or oversight from the funding agency during implementation. The total number of awards is limited, with the embassy expecting to make around 10 awards during the funding period.

The funding opportunity number is PAS SINGAPORE FY23 001, and the associated CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number is 19.040, which aligns with U.S. Department of State public diplomacy programs. Awards under this announcement have a stated ceiling of USD 25,000 per award, meaning proposals should be designed to fit at or under that maximum. Because the award cap is relatively modest, competitive projects are likely to be focused, clearly scoped, and able to demonstrate tangible outcomes for U.S.-Singapore engagement within a manageable budget.

The opportunity falls under the funding activity category labeled "Other," with clarification referenced in the original posting (not provided in the text here). Eligibility is also listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details similarly referenced but not included in the excerpt. In many embassy PAS funding announcements, this category can include a range of applicants such as non-profits, educational institutions, civil society organizations, cultural or professional associations, and sometimes individuals or for-profit entities depending on the specific terms. Anyone interested would need to confirm the exact eligible applicant types in the full announcement and ensure their proposal aligns with the embassy's public diplomacy goals and compliance requirements.

Key dates show the opportunity was created on December 20, 2022, with an original closing date of September 30, 2023. That suggests the embassy intended to accept proposals over an extended period during the fiscal year, potentially reviewing applications on a rolling or periodic basis, though the exact review schedule would be specified in the full notice. Overall, the program is best understood as a small-grants mechanism to support targeted, high-impact public diplomacy initiatives that bring Americans and Singaporeans together through programs, events, exchanges, or collaborative activities that deepen mutual understanding and reinforce bilateral connections.

  • The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Singapore 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 Singapore Annual Program Statement FY23" 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 20, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 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 $25,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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