OpenFederal grantPAS-AUS-FY2017-1

U.S. Mission Australia Annual Program Statement

U.S. Mission to AustraliaNo deadline listed$5,000 – $15,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a U.S. Embassy public diplomacy grant for individuals and organizations in Australia running projects that involve the Embassy, with awards of $5,000 to $15,000. It fits nonprofits, NGOs, civil society groups, think tanks, and educational institutions. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply and should not bother.

Best for
Non-governmental and civil society organizations, Think tanks, Educational institutions, Nonprofit organizations
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses, Sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs, Applicants without prior programmatic or budget management experience
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureCurrently accepting applications
65
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
62
Good Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
58
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Individuals, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$5,000 – $15,000

Questions about this grant

How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $5,000 to $15,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Individuals and organizations such as NGOs, civil society groups, think tanks, educational institutions, and nonprofits may apply. For-profit businesses are not eligible, and prior programmatic experience plus budget management experience is desired.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The program is open to individuals and organizations like nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, and educational institutions, but for-profit businesses are not eligible, which rules out sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are explicitly listed among the eligible applicant types, and the eligibility text encourages applications from non-profit organizations.

Summary

U.S. Mission Australia small grants ($5,000-$15,000) for public diplomacy projects. Open to individuals and organizations such as NGOs, civil society groups, think tanks, educational institutions, and nonprofits; for-profit businesses are not listed as eligible.

About this grant

Proposals should be submitted via email to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy: PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov.

Post's grant proposal forms can be found at the link below. Please include as many specific details as possible, including a project timeline and a description of how the U.S. Embassy would be involved and acknowledged in conjunction with the project. Please include a detailed budget, as well as information about cost sharing by other entities.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Applications are encouraged from a variety of individuals and organizations, including but not limited to: non-governmental/civil society organizations, think tanks, educational institutions or subsets thereof, and non-profit organizations. Prior programmatic experience is desired, along with experience managing budgets.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Community development
  • Arts
  • Education

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