Opportunity Information: Apply for SHU200 FY18 PAS01
The U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State, issued its FY2018 Annual Program Statement for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This announcement describes the Embassy's funding priorities and strategic themes and explains how organizations and individuals can apply for support to run public diplomacy projects in Hungary. The opportunity is discretionary and offered through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy may be actively involved in shaping or overseeing certain elements of funded projects depending on the award instrument used.
The central goal of the program is to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Hungary by supporting cultural programming that emphasizes shared values and encourages bilateral cooperation. Proposed activities are expected to clearly connect to U.S.-Hungarian engagement and to produce public diplomacy outcomes, such as improved mutual understanding, deeper people-to-people connections, and greater familiarity with U.S. perspectives and policy approaches. A key requirement is that every project includes a clear American element. This can be built into the program through U.S. cultural content, collaboration with American experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions, or other credible connections to the United States that help audiences engage with American ideas, experiences, or professional practices.
The program supports projects across several activity areas, including arts, education, environment, and humanities (with arts and humanities aligning with cultural affairs categories). Applicants are not limited to one sector, but proposals should fit the Embassy's public diplomacy mission and align with the themes and priorities described in the full announcement (referenced as being available in the related documents). Funding is subject to availability, so even strong proposals may depend on the level of funds ultimately allocated for the year.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number SHU200 FY18 PAS01 and CFDA number 19.040. The posting lists an award ceiling of $25,000 per award and anticipates up to 40 awards. The opportunity opened on February 7, 2018, with an original closing date of June 30, 2018. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification intended to be provided in the eligibility section of the full announcement. Overall, the program is designed for applicants who can deliver well-structured, culturally and educationally meaningful projects that visibly incorporate U.S. participation or expertise and that contribute to stronger U.S.-Hungarian relationships through public-facing engagement.Apply for SHU200 FY18 PAS01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Hungary in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), education, environment, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Affairs Section - FY2018 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 Feb 07, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2018. (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 40 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 the FY2018 Annual Program Statement for the U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, issued under the U.S. Department of State. It provides support for public diplomacy projects in Hungary.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy Budapest Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Hungary by supporting cultural programming that emphasizes shared values and encourages bilateral cooperation.
What kinds of outcomes is the Embassy looking for?
Projects are expected to produce public diplomacy outcomes such as improved mutual understanding, deeper people-to-people connections, and greater familiarity with U.S. perspectives and policy approaches.
Where must the proposed projects take place?
The announcement describes how organizations and individuals can apply for support to run public diplomacy projects in Hungary.
What does it mean that the opportunity is discretionary?
It means funding decisions are made at the Embassy's discretion, and support is not guaranteed even for strong proposals.
What types of awards may be used?
The opportunity may be awarded through either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this program?
The announcement notes that with a cooperative agreement, the Embassy may be actively involved in shaping or overseeing certain elements of funded projects, depending on the award instrument used.
What activity areas does the program support?
The program supports projects across several activity areas, including arts, education, environment, and humanities. Arts and humanities align with cultural affairs categories.
Do projects have to fit only one sector (for example, only arts or only education)?
No. Applicants are not limited to one sector, but proposals should fit the Embassy's public diplomacy mission and align with the themes and priorities described in the full announcement.
Is an "American element" required in every project?
Yes. A key requirement is that every project includes a clear American element.
What counts as a "clear American element"?
The announcement states that the American element can be incorporated through U.S. cultural content, collaboration with American experts, partnerships with U.S. organizations or institutions, or other credible connections to the United States that help audiences engage with American ideas, experiences, or professional practices.
How should a proposal demonstrate a connection to U.S.-Hungarian engagement?
Proposed activities are expected to clearly connect to U.S.-Hungarian engagement and be designed to create public-facing public diplomacy outcomes.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SHU200 FY18 PAS01.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 19.040.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $25,000 per award.
How many awards are expected?
The posting anticipates up to 40 awards.
When did the opportunity open?
The opportunity opened on February 7, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 30, 2018.
Is funding guaranteed if a proposal is strong?
No. Funding is subject to availability, so even strong proposals may depend on the level of funds ultimately allocated for the year.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification intended to be provided in the eligibility section of the full announcement.
What should applicants focus on when designing a project?
The program is designed for applicants who can deliver well-structured, culturally and educationally meaningful projects that visibly incorporate U.S. participation or expertise and contribute to stronger U.S.-Hungarian relationships through public-facing engagement.
Where can applicants find the specific themes and priorities they must align with?
The announcement indicates that the Embassy's themes and priorities are described in the full announcement, referenced as being available in the related documents.
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