Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS LUSAKA FY22 01
The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS) under the U.S. Department of State, opened an Annual Program Statement grant opportunity inviting organizations to propose programs that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Zambia. The funding is offered as discretionary grants under Funding Opportunity Number PAS LUSAKA FY22 01 (CFDA 19.040). This announcement functions as an annual mechanism to encourage competition for new awards, with PAS expecting to make about six awards and a maximum award size (ceiling) of $25,000 per grant.
The application process is intentionally structured in two stages. First, interested organizations submit a Statement of Interest (SOI), which is essentially a short concept note explaining the program idea, its objectives, and how it supports the overall goal of U.S.-Zambia relationship-building. Only applicants with eligible, competitive SOIs are then invited to submit a full proposal. For this cycle, SOIs were accepted through April 15, 2022, and selected SOI applicants were to be notified by email by May 6, 2022, at which point PAS would provide the instructions and requirements for the full application package.
PAS is looking for proposals from non-profit and non-governmental organizations that advance core U.S. government priorities in Zambia. The areas emphasized include promoting democracy and good governance, supporting inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health systems, and advancing peace and security. A key expectation is that every strong proposal will include a clear U.S. connection. This U.S. component can take several forms, such as encouraging participation in U.S. exchange programs, using or sharing lessons learned from U.S. exchanges, showcasing U.S. culture and values, or otherwise improving public understanding of the United States. Applicants are expected to spell out this U.S. link directly rather than leaving it implied.
The Embassy places strong weight on results and measurement. Competitive concepts are expected to define what success looks like, when outcomes should be achieved, and how the Embassy can verify or measure progress. Grant recipients should expect active oversight, including regular reporting requirements and periodic site visits by Embassy officials to monitor implementation and results. The opportunity also signals a preference for practical, impact-oriented activities rather than event-only programming, noting that proposals centered on holding conferences are generally not viewed favorably.
Program ideas can fall across a broad set of priority themes. These include expanding inclusion for people with disabilities and other underserved or marginalized groups through sports, civic engagement, and economic participation; increasing political awareness and participation (including among youth); promoting civic education and youth engagement in democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service; using film and the arts to promote democracy and accountability; strengthening press freedom and independent media, including journalism training and professional development; combating corruption; advancing the empowerment of women and youth; promoting entrepreneurship and business development; supporting human rights; using sports diplomacy or shared sports interests to build connections; and increasing the number of Zambians pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States.
Finally, the Embassy indicates that target participants and audiences may vary depending on the topic, and proposals are judged in part on whether the applicant presents a clear, well-reasoned audience strategy. Inclusivity is a consistent evaluation factor, with attention to appropriate inclusion across gender, religion, age, and disability, along with other dimensions relevant to reaching marginalized or underrepresented communities.Apply for PAS LUSAKA FY22 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Zambia in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), business and commerce, community development, environment, health, 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 Lusaka - Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): 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 03, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2022. (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 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is an Annual Program Statement (APS) grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, administered through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State. It invites organizations to propose programs that strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States and Zambia.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS LUSAKA FY22 01, and it is listed under CFDA 19.040.
What is the main goal of the funding?
The central goal is relationship-building between the United States and Zambia. Proposals are expected to strengthen ties, increase mutual understanding, and support U.S. government priorities in Zambia while clearly demonstrating a U.S. connection.
Who is offering and managing the grants?
The grants are offered by the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State.
How many awards does PAS expect to make?
PAS expects to make about six awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award size (ceiling) is $25,000 per grant.
Is this announcement a one-time competition or an annual mechanism?
This announcement functions as an annual mechanism designed to encourage competition for new awards.
What type of funding is it?
The funding is offered as discretionary grants.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
PAS is looking for proposals from non-profit and non-governmental organizations.
What is the application process structure?
The process is intentionally two-staged. First, organizations submit a Statement of Interest (SOI). Only applicants with eligible, competitive SOIs are invited to submit a full proposal after that.
What is a Statement of Interest (SOI)?
An SOI is essentially a short concept note. It should explain the program idea, its objectives, and how the concept supports the overall goal of strengthening U.S.-Zambia ties and relationships.
Does submitting an SOI guarantee an invitation to submit a full proposal?
No. Only applicants with eligible, competitive SOIs are invited to submit a full proposal.
When were SOIs due for this cycle?
For this cycle, SOIs were accepted through April 15, 2022.
When were selected SOI applicants expected to be notified?
Selected SOI applicants were to be notified by email by May 6, 2022.
How are applicants notified if they are invited to submit a full proposal?
Applicants selected from the SOI stage were to be notified by email, and PAS would then provide instructions and requirements for the full application package.
What kinds of program areas does PAS want to support?
PAS emphasizes proposals that advance core U.S. government priorities in Zambia, including promoting democracy and good governance, supporting inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health systems, and advancing peace and security.
What does PAS mean by requiring a "clear U.S. connection"?
Strong proposals are expected to include a clear U.S. component. This could include encouraging participation in U.S. exchange programs, using or sharing lessons learned from U.S. exchanges, showcasing U.S. culture and values, or otherwise improving public understanding of the United States. Applicants are expected to spell out this U.S. link directly rather than leaving it implied.
Are exchange-program-related activities relevant to this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement notes that a U.S. connection can include encouraging participation in U.S. exchange programs or sharing lessons learned from U.S. exchanges.
What does PAS prioritize in terms of results and evaluation?
The Embassy places strong weight on results and measurement. Competitive concepts should define what success looks like, when outcomes should be achieved, and how progress can be verified or measured by the Embassy.
What kind of monitoring or oversight should grantees expect?
Grant recipients should expect active oversight, including regular reporting requirements and periodic site visits by Embassy officials to monitor implementation and results.
Are conference-only proposals competitive?
The opportunity signals a preference for practical, impact-oriented activities rather than event-only programming. Proposals centered on holding conferences are generally not viewed favorably.
What are examples of priority themes that could be supported?
Program ideas can cover a broad set of themes, including inclusion for people with disabilities and other underserved or marginalized groups through sports, civic engagement, and economic participation; political awareness and participation (including among youth); civic education and youth engagement in democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service; film and arts to promote democracy and accountability; strengthening press freedom and independent media (including journalism training and professional development); combating corruption; empowerment of women and youth; entrepreneurship and business development; human rights; sports diplomacy; and increasing the number of Zambians pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States.
Does the opportunity emphasize inclusion and marginalized communities?
Yes. Inclusivity is a consistent evaluation factor, including appropriate inclusion across gender, religion, age, and disability, as well as other dimensions relevant to reaching marginalized or underrepresented communities.
How important is the target audience and participant strategy?
Target participants and audiences may vary by topic, and proposals are judged in part on whether the applicant presents a clear, well-reasoned audience strategy.
Can sports-based programs be relevant?
Yes. The announcement specifically mentions sports diplomacy and shared sports interests, as well as using sports to expand inclusion for people with disabilities and other underserved groups.
Are media and journalism programs eligible themes?
Yes. The priority themes include strengthening press freedom and independent media, including journalism training and professional development.
Are arts-based programs eligible themes?
Yes. The announcement includes using film and the arts to promote democracy and accountability as an example of a priority theme.
Are anti-corruption activities within scope?
Yes. Combating corruption is listed as a priority theme.
Are women and youth empowerment activities within scope?
Yes. Advancing the empowerment of women and youth is explicitly included among the priority themes.
Are entrepreneurship and business development activities within scope?
Yes. Promoting entrepreneurship and business development is listed as a priority theme, and it also aligns with the emphasized area of inclusive economic prosperity.
Are human rights programs within scope?
Yes. Supporting human rights is included among the priority themes.
Does the opportunity encourage higher education links to the United States?
Yes. One of the priority themes is increasing the number of Zambians pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States.
What should an SOI or concept emphasize to be competitive?
Based on the announcement, competitive concepts should (1) clearly support U.S.-Zambia relationship-building, (2) advance U.S. government priorities in Zambia, (3) include a clearly stated U.S. connection, (4) focus on practical, impact-oriented activities (not conference-only programming), (5) define measurable success and timelines, and (6) present a clear audience strategy with strong inclusivity.
Does PAS specify which audiences must be targeted?
No. The announcement indicates that target participants and audiences may vary depending on the topic, but the proposal should justify the audience choice with a clear strategy.
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