Annual Program Statement for U.S. Embassy Port Moresby

Background
The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting funding requests. The purpose of Small Grants is to advance shared goals of the U.S. and Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Programs should promote strategic objectives of the countries and meet Mission goals, incorporating an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. These programs should focus on strengthening economic, social, and environmental conditions in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and/or Vanuatu.

Grant Details
Mandatory Documents for Application include:
- Grant Application (form)
- SF-424 (U.S. mandatory federal assistance application)
- Budget and Budget Narrative (Template provided)
- Key Personnel Bios (Limit 1 page per CV/resume)
Additional documents may be required such as Letters of support from project partners, official permission letters if required for project activities with program partners. Applicants need to be registered with SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number except for individuals. Proposal Summary should not exceed 250 words; Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying should not exceed 300 words; Problem Statement and Project Goals and Objectives should not exceed 750 words; Project Activities should not exceed 500 words; Project Beneficiaries should not exceed 300 words; Proposed Project Schedule should not exceed 300 words; Key Personnel should not exceed 300 words; Project Partners should not exceed 300 words; Expected Results should not exceed 300 words; Future Funding or Sustainability should not exceed 300 words; Public Engagement Plan should not exceed 300 words; Additional information and instructions should not exceed 300 words.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be registered with SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number except for individuals. The grant is open to local organizations with a maximum award of $24,000 and international organizations with a maximum award of $250,000.

Grant Value
Total Amount Available: $500,000 subject to funding availability. Maximum for Each Award: Local organizations: $24,000, International: $250,000

Place of Performance
Specific geographic locations for grant performance are Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.