Opportunity Information: Apply for DOS PD PAP GG 22
The U.S. Embassy in Haiti, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PD), offered a 2023 Public Diplomacy Small Grants opportunity to support small, short-term projects that align with embassy public diplomacy priorities. The core idea is to fund flexible, community-responsive activities that create immediate impact and increase public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance, especially in areas that do not fit neatly into other, larger U.S. assistance programs. The opportunity emphasized that applications had to follow instructions closely, since incomplete submissions would be rejected. Applicants whose proposals were selected would be notified by August 31, 2023; if no notification arrived by that date, the proposal should be assumed not funded. Organizations that applied in previous years and were not selected were allowed to reapply with the same or a revised/new concept.
The program focuses on projects that advance civic and democratic life in Haiti and strengthen ties with the United States. Priority themes included civic engagement and participation in the electoral process, good governance, development of civil society, and strengthening democratic ideals such as freedom of expression and press freedom. It also encouraged projects that expand academic exchanges between Haiti and the United States, improve English language learning, and deepen cultural ties. A major emphasis ran through the notice: proposals should show how they will measure results and evaluate impact, rather than simply listing activities.
A defining requirement for eligibility was that every project include a clear American component. That could be an American cultural element or a direct connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. The purpose of that requirement is to promote better understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives while also building people-to-people connections. The notice gave examples of the kinds of projects that fit the program, such as lectures, seminars, and speaker series; civil society and governance initiatives; artistic and cultural workshops or joint performances and exhibitions; cultural heritage preservation; and professional or academic exchange activities.
Within its broader themes, the embassy highlighted specific priority program areas. These included boosting political awareness and participation in elections; expanding civic education and youth engagement in democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service; combatting corruption; promoting rule of law and more effective administration of justice; creating opportunities for at-risk youth; strengthening press freedom and independent media professionalism, with special attention to countering misinformation and disinformation; empowering women and youth; promoting entrepreneurship and business development; advancing human rights and combatting trafficking in persons; and supporting environmental awareness, conservation, and climate change-related efforts. The Embassy also indicated it wanted projects that reach diverse audiences across Haiti, both geographically and demographically, rather than concentrating programming in only a few locations or serving narrow groups.
In terms of who could apply, eligibility included a wide range of applicants: individuals; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. When deciding which projects to fund, the embassy stated it would consider both Haitian and U.S. organizations and look for demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality programming. At the same time, it signaled a preference for new grantees over repeat grantees in many cases. Proposals that showed long-term sustainability, included cost-sharing, or brought in private-sector engagement were viewed more favorably, since those elements suggest the project can continue or scale after the grant ends.
The opportunity also clearly listed what it would not fund. Ineligible activities included partisan political work, charitable or general development assistance activities, construction projects, programs supporting religious activities, fundraising campaigns, lobbying for specific legislation or programs, scientific research, projects mainly intended to build the applicant organization itself (rather than deliver public-facing programming), and projects that duplicate existing programs. In other words, the grants were meant for public diplomacy programming that strengthens civic life, governance, and mutual understanding, not for infrastructure, humanitarian aid, institutional overhead, or partisan agendas.
Administratively, the funding came from FY2023 Public Diplomacy funds through the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Haiti. The opportunity was discretionary, using a grant instrument, and was posted under the funding opportunity number DOS PD PAP GG 22. The original application closing date was June 30, 2023. The award ceiling was $24,950, and the embassy anticipated making around 20 awards, reflecting the program’s role as a small-grants mechanism designed to support multiple targeted initiatives rather than a few large projects.Apply for DOS PD PAP GG 22
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Haiti 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 Haiti’s 2023 Grants" 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, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 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 $24,950.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Embassy in Haiti 2023 Public Diplomacy Small Grants
What is the 2023 Public Diplomacy Small Grants opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Haiti?
It is a small-grants opportunity offered by the U.S. Embassy in Haiti through its Public Diplomacy Section (PD) to support small, short-term projects that align with the embassy's public diplomacy priorities. The intent is to fund flexible, community-responsive activities that can create immediate impact and increase public awareness of U.S. foreign assistance, especially for ideas that do not fit neatly into larger U.S. assistance programs.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Haiti via its Public Diplomacy Section, using FY2023 Public Diplomacy funds through the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Haiti.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DOS PD PAP GG 22.
What kind of projects is this grant meant to support?
The program supports public diplomacy programming intended to advance civic and democratic life in Haiti, strengthen ties with the United States, and build people-to-people connections. Projects should be small and short-term, and designed to deliver immediate, visible impact.
What are the main priority themes for this opportunity?
Priority themes include civic engagement and participation in the electoral process, good governance, development of civil society, and strengthening democratic ideals such as freedom of expression and press freedom. The opportunity also encourages projects that expand academic exchanges between Haiti and the United States, improve English language learning, and deepen cultural ties.
What specific priority program areas did the embassy highlight?
The notice highlighted a range of priority areas, including: boosting political awareness and participation in elections; expanding civic education and youth engagement in democratic processes, volunteerism, and community service; combatting corruption; promoting rule of law and more effective administration of justice; creating opportunities for at-risk youth; strengthening press freedom and independent media professionalism (including countering misinformation and disinformation); empowering women and youth; promoting entrepreneurship and business development; advancing human rights and combatting trafficking in persons; and supporting environmental awareness, conservation, and climate change-related efforts.
Does every project need an American component?
Yes. A defining eligibility requirement is that every proposed project includes a clear American component. This could be an American cultural element or a direct connection to American experts, organizations, or institutions. The purpose is to promote better understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and strengthen people-to-people connections.
What are examples of activities that may fit this grant program?
The notice provided examples such as lectures, seminars, and speaker series; civil society and governance initiatives; artistic and cultural workshops or joint performances and exhibitions; cultural heritage preservation; and professional or academic exchange activities.
What does the embassy want to see in terms of results and evaluation?
A major emphasis is that proposals should explain how results will be measured and how impact will be evaluated. The program stressed that applicants should go beyond listing activities and clearly describe how they will assess outcomes.
Are projects expected to reach specific audiences or locations in Haiti?
Yes. The embassy indicated it wanted projects that reach diverse audiences across Haiti both geographically and demographically, rather than concentrating programming in only a few locations or serving narrow groups.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants include individuals; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Can Haitian organizations apply? Can U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The embassy stated it would consider both Haitian and U.S. organizations and would look for demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality programming.
What does the embassy consider when deciding which projects to fund?
The embassy indicated it would consider applicant capacity to deliver high-quality programming. It also stated that proposals showing long-term sustainability, including cost-sharing, or bringing in private-sector engagement would be viewed more favorably because these elements suggest the project can continue or scale after the grant ends.
Is there any stated preference for new organizations versus repeat grantees?
Yes. The notice signaled a preference for new grantees over repeat grantees in many cases.
Can an organization that applied in a previous year apply again?
Yes. Organizations that applied in previous years and were not selected were allowed to reapply with the same concept or with a revised or new concept.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $24,950.
How many awards did the embassy anticipate making?
The embassy anticipated making around 20 awards, reflecting the program's role as a small-grants mechanism designed to support multiple targeted initiatives.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity uses a grant instrument and is described as discretionary.
When was the application deadline?
The original application closing date was June 30, 2023.
When were applicants supposed to be notified about selection decisions?
Applicants whose proposals were selected would be notified by August 31, 2023. If no notification arrived by that date, the proposal should be assumed not funded.
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow instructions?
The opportunity emphasized that applications had to follow instructions closely and that incomplete submissions would be rejected.
What types of activities are explicitly not funded under this opportunity?
Ineligible activities include partisan political work; charitable or general development assistance activities; construction projects; programs supporting religious activities; fundraising campaigns; lobbying for specific legislation or programs; scientific research; projects mainly intended to build the applicant organization itself (instead of delivering public-facing programming); and projects that duplicate existing programs.
Is partisan political activity allowed if it relates to elections?
No. While the program supports civic engagement and participation in the electoral process, it explicitly does not fund partisan political work.
Are construction or infrastructure projects eligible?
No. Construction projects are listed as ineligible.
Are charitable or general development assistance activities eligible?
No. Charitable or general development assistance activities are listed as ineligible because the grants are meant for public diplomacy programming rather than humanitarian aid or general development work.
Are programs supporting religious activities eligible?
No. Programs supporting religious activities are listed as ineligible.
Can the grant be used for fundraising campaigns or lobbying?
No. Fundraising campaigns and lobbying for specific legislation or programs are listed as ineligible activities.
Is scientific research an eligible activity under this grant?
No. Scientific research is listed as ineligible.
Can the grant mainly support an organization's internal capacity building?
No. Projects mainly intended to build the applicant organization itself, rather than deliver public-facing programming, are listed as ineligible.
Can the grant support a project that duplicates an existing program?
No. Projects that duplicate existing programs are listed as ineligible.
Do proposals benefit from cost-sharing, sustainability planning, or private-sector engagement?
Yes. The embassy indicated that proposals demonstrating long-term sustainability, including cost-sharing, or involving private-sector engagement were viewed more favorably.
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