Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS LIMA FY20 01
The U.S. Embassy in Lima, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), is seeking grant proposals for projects that build stronger people-to-people connections between the United States and Peru. The core idea is to support cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values, deepen mutual understanding, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation. A central requirement is that every proposed project must clearly include a U.S. cultural element or a concrete connection to the United States, such as collaboration with U.S. experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The Embassy emphasizes that the strongest proposals will not just be generally cultural or educational, but will also help participants better understand U.S. policy and perspectives in ways that are credible and appropriate for public diplomacy programming.
PAS indicates it is especially interested in projects that directly align with and advance the U.S. government Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) for Peru, which outlines priority objectives for U.S. engagement in the country. Applicants are encouraged to review the Peru ICS (available through the State Department ICS portal under the Western Hemisphere region) and make a clear case for how their activities support those strategic goals. In practice, this means proposals should show a strong logic connecting activities to outcomes (for example, improved professional networks, expanded cultural collaboration, or increased knowledge and understanding), and explain why the U.S.-Peru partnership is meaningfully strengthened as a result.
The opportunity is framed as a small grants program and allows for a wide range of project formats. Examples listed include lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops; joint performances and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation or preservation initiatives; professional or academic exchanges (including virtual exchanges that connect Peruvians with U.S. experts or communities); and professional development trainings or workshops. These examples are not exhaustive, but they signal that PAS is open to both traditional in-person programming and technology-enabled engagement, as long as the U.S. component is substantive and the program advances mutual understanding and cooperation.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Peru. The funding opportunity number is PAS LIMA FY20 01, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 19.040. The Embassy anticipated making up to 15 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $100,000 per grant. The notice also makes clear that funding depends on the availability of funds, so even strong proposals may be affected by budget constraints or shifting priorities.
Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and additional categories described more broadly as "others" depending on the specific eligibility guidance in the full announcement. The opportunity was originally posted on March 9, 2020, with an original closing date of September 30, 2020. A Spanish-language version of the funding information is available through the U.S. Embassy in Peru website under the education and culture funding opportunities section.Apply for PAS LIMA FY20 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Peru 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 LIMA 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 Mar 09, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2020. (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 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity trying to support?
This opportunity supports projects that build stronger people-to-people connections between the United States and Peru through cultural and exchange programming. Projects should highlight shared values, deepen mutual understanding, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Lima through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), as a discretionary grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Peru.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is PAS LIMA FY20 01. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.040.
How many awards are expected and what is the maximum grant amount?
The Embassy anticipated making up to 15 awards. The award ceiling is up to $100,000 per grant.
Is funding guaranteed if a proposal is strong?
No. The notice states that funding depends on the availability of funds. Even strong proposals may be affected by budget constraints or shifting priorities.
What is the core requirement every project must include?
Every proposed project must clearly include a U.S. cultural element or a concrete connection to the United States. Examples include collaboration with U.S. experts, U.S.-based organizations, or U.S. institutions in the relevant field.
What does PAS mean by a "U.S. cultural element" or "concrete connection" to the United States?
Based on the examples provided, this can include working with U.S. experts, partnering with U.S.-based organizations, or engaging U.S. institutions. The key is that the U.S. component should be substantive and clearly described in the proposal.
Are general cultural or educational projects enough on their own?
The Embassy indicates the strongest proposals will go beyond being generally cultural or educational. Competitive projects should also help participants better understand U.S. policy and perspectives in ways that are credible and appropriate for public diplomacy programming.
How should a proposal connect to U.S. priorities in Peru?
PAS is especially interested in projects that directly align with and advance the U.S. government Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) for Peru. Applicants are encouraged to review the Peru ICS and make a clear case for how proposed activities support those strategic goals.
Where can applicants find the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) for Peru?
The Peru ICS is available through the U.S. Department of State ICS portal under the Western Hemisphere region.
What kinds of outcomes should proposals describe?
Proposals are expected to show a strong logic connecting activities to outcomes. Examples mentioned include improved professional networks, expanded cultural collaboration, and increased knowledge and understanding, with a clear explanation of how the U.S.-Peru partnership is strengthened as a result.
What types of projects are eligible or encouraged under this small grants program?
The Embassy lists a wide range of examples, including lectures, seminars, and speaker series; artistic and cultural workshops; joint performances and exhibitions; cultural heritage conservation or preservation initiatives; professional or academic exchanges (including virtual exchanges connecting Peruvians with U.S. experts or communities); and professional development trainings or workshops.
Are virtual or technology-enabled exchange programs allowed?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes virtual exchanges as an example, particularly those that connect Peruvians with U.S. experts or communities, as long as the U.S. component is substantive and the program advances mutual understanding and cooperation.
Does the list of example activities limit what applicants can propose?
No. The examples are described as not exhaustive, which signals PAS is open to a wide range of formats as long as the project includes a meaningful U.S. element and advances mutual understanding and cooperation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The notice also references additional categories described more broadly as "others," depending on the specific eligibility guidance in the full announcement.
Are U.S. colleges and universities eligible under the nonprofit category?
The eligibility description provided states that U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, but it explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was originally posted on March 9, 2020, with an original closing date of September 30, 2020.
Is there a Spanish-language version of the funding information?
Yes. A Spanish-language version is available through the U.S. Embassy in Peru website under the education and culture funding opportunities section.
What should applicants emphasize to be competitive?
Based on the notice, competitive proposals should (1) include a clear and substantive U.S. cultural element or connection to the United States, (2) directly align with and advance the Peru Integrated Country Strategy (ICS), and (3) present a strong logic linking activities to measurable or observable outcomes that strengthen the U.S.-Peru partnership.
What does "public diplomacy programming" imply for project design?
The notice suggests projects should be designed to credibly and appropriately help participants understand U.S. policy and perspectives, not simply deliver generic cultural or educational content. Proposals should explain how the approach supports mutual understanding and cooperation in a way that fits a public diplomacy context.
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