Opportunity Information: Apply for FY22 PAS BRAZIL 001
Edital de Projetos EUA-Brasil (FY22 PAS BRAZIL 001) is a U.S. Mission to Brazil public diplomacy grant opportunity that funds programs carried out in Brazil, with project selection handled locally by the U.S. Embassy or the relevant U.S. Consulate based on where the activities will take place. U.S.-based organizations can apply on their own or partner with a Brazilian individual or organization, but the proposal must align with the specific thematic priorities set by the Embassy, Consulate, or Branch Office that has jurisdiction over the target location. In practical terms, applicants need to choose the correct U.S. post for their project site and tailor the proposal to that post's stated priorities, because projects are reviewed and chosen within that regional consular district rather than through a single centralized national competition.
Geographic responsibility is divided across several posts. The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia covers Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Goias, Mato Grosso, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, Tocantins, and the Federal District. The Consulate General in Porto Alegre covers Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. The Consulate General in Recife covers Alagoas, Ceara, Maranhao, Paraiba, Piaui, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, and Sergipe. The Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro covers Rio de Janeiro, Espirito Santo, and Bahia. The Consulate General in Sao Paulo covers Sao Paulo, Parana, and Mato Grosso do Sul. The Embassy Branch Office in Belo Horizonte covers Minas Gerais. The post with jurisdiction over the state where the project will be implemented is the one that evaluates the application and ultimately selects awards for that area.
Because the opportunity was issued in the context of COVID-19, proposals are expected to include a contingency plan that can shift programming to virtual options if needed. Grantees are expected to be prepared to deliver activities in-person, in a hybrid format, or fully virtually depending on public health restrictions at the time of implementation. This means applicants should build realistic operational flexibility into timelines, deliverables, and budgets, rather than assuming travel and large gatherings will always be possible.
Funding comes from FY 2022 Public Diplomacy funds and is authorized under the Smith-Mundt Act and the Fulbright-Hays Act. Awards may be issued as a Grant, Cooperative Agreement, Fixed Amount Award, or an individual grant, depending on the specific project and the U.S. government’s determination of the appropriate instrument. Total estimated funding across the opportunity is about USD 390,000 (subject to availability). Individual awards typically range from USD 2,000 up to USD 40,000, though applicants are instructed to follow any additional funding limitations set by the specific Embassy/Consulate/Branch Office. The Public Affairs Section (PAS) also notes it can choose to fund fewer or more projects, and can make smaller or larger awards than described if that serves U.S. government interests or if application quality/volume warrants it.
Projects are generally expected to run no longer than 12 months, with rare exceptions for longer durations depending on the program’s nature. Since awards depend on available federal funding, applicants are encouraged to propose flexible start dates, which can help accommodate administrative processing and changing conditions on the ground.
Eligibility is broad for non-commercial actors that can responsibly manage U.S. government grant funds. The opportunity encourages applications from civil society organizations, community representatives, think tanks, NGOs, academic institutions, governmental institutions, international organizations, and individuals. Ineligible applicants include for-profit/commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and their family members, and any entity listed as excluded/debarred in the System for Award Management (SAM), consistent with federal debarment and suspension rules (2 CFR 180 and related executive orders). All applicants must be able to receive and administer grant funding, which implies having basic financial controls and administrative capacity.
Cost sharing is not required, but it is encouraged. Applicants may strengthen proposals by bringing in outside support, either cash or in-kind contributions, and by using highly skilled volunteers as part of the cost-share strategy. If an applicant commits cost sharing in the proposal, it becomes an expectation of performance, so it should be stated clearly and realistically, including what sources are likely and how volunteer support would be used. Payment is handled at the discretion of the U.S. Mission, and funds may be disbursed in multiple installments; the Grants Officer sets the payment schedule at award time.
The application process is structured as a three-phase competition designed to screen concepts early and only request full proposals from the most promising applicants. Phase 1 requires submitting an initial online form in English, with the budget presented in U.S. dollars, using the link corresponding to the post that covers the project’s intended location. Submissions are reviewed by a Grants Review Committee for responsiveness to the announcement’s requirements and the post’s thematic priorities. Phase 2 is a virtual presentation and interview for those invited to advance; applicants can discuss their ideas and answer questions in English or Portuguese. Phase 3 is the full application package, requested only from applicants who pass the interview stage; invitees typically have two weeks after notification to submit the complete proposal by email to the post with jurisdiction, after which a final merit review determines awards.
Key reference details from the listing include the agency (U.S. Mission to Brazil), assistance listing/CFDA number 19.040, an award ceiling of USD 40,000, and an original closing date of April 4, 2022. Even with those administrative details, the main takeaway is that success depends on matching the right post, aligning tightly with that post’s priorities, presenting a feasible plan for delivery across in-person and virtual scenarios, and demonstrating the organizational capacity to manage U.S. government funds and reporting expectations within a roughly one-year project window.Apply for FY22 PAS BRAZIL 001
- The U.S. Mission to Brazil in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Edital de Projetos EUA-Brasil" 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 2022-01-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-04-04. (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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Edital de Projetos EUA-Brasil (FY22 PAS BRAZIL 001)
What is the Edital de Projetos EUA-Brasil (FY22 PAS BRAZIL 001)?
It is a U.S. Mission to Brazil public diplomacy grant opportunity (FY 2022 Public Diplomacy funds) that supports programs carried out in Brazil. Applications are evaluated and awards are selected locally by the U.S. Embassy or the relevant U.S. Consulate/Branch Office, based on where the proposed activities will take place.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Mission to Brazil (Public Affairs Section / public diplomacy programs), with project selection handled by the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia or the U.S. Consulate/Branch Office that has geographic jurisdiction over the project location.
Where must funded projects take place?
Funded programs are carried out in Brazil. Proposals should be tied to a specific Brazilian state (or states) because the application must go to the U.S. post that covers the intended implementation location.
Is this a single national competition for all of Brazil?
No. While it is one overarching opportunity, projects are reviewed and selected within the relevant regional consular district. Applicants must choose the correct U.S. post for the project site and align the proposal with that post's thematic priorities.
Why does choosing the correct U.S. post matter?
Because the post that has jurisdiction over the state where the project will be implemented is the post that evaluates the application and ultimately selects awards for that area. Proposals should be tailored to the priorities of that specific Embassy/Consulate/Branch Office.
Which U.S. post covers my project location in Brazil?
Geographic responsibility is divided as follows:
- U.S. Embassy Brasilia: Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Goias, Mato Grosso, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, Tocantins, and the Federal District
- Consulate General Porto Alegre: Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina
- Consulate General Recife: Alagoas, Ceara, Maranhao, Paraiba, Piaui, Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, and Sergipe
- Consulate General Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro, Espirito Santo, and Bahia
- Consulate General Sao Paulo: Sao Paulo, Parana, and Mato Grosso do Sul
- Embassy Branch Office Belo Horizonte: Minas Gerais
Can a U.S.-based organization apply?
Yes. U.S.-based organizations can apply either on their own or in partnership with a Brazilian individual or organization, as long as the proposal is aligned with the relevant post's thematic priorities for the target location in Brazil.
Can Brazilian individuals or organizations apply?
Yes. Eligibility is broad and includes individuals and many types of non-commercial organizations, as long as they can responsibly receive and administer U.S. government grant funding.
What types of applicants are encouraged?
The opportunity encourages applications from civil society organizations, community representatives, think tanks, NGOs, academic institutions, governmental institutions, international organizations, and individuals.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Ineligible applicants include for-profit/commercial firms, employees of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil and their family members, and any entity listed as excluded/debarred in the System for Award Management (SAM), consistent with federal debarment and suspension rules (2 CFR 180 and related executive orders).
What does it mean to be excluded or debarred in SAM?
It means an entity is listed as ineligible to receive federal assistance due to debarment, suspension, or exclusion actions. This opportunity states that entities listed as excluded/debarred in SAM are not eligible to apply.
Do applicants need specific administrative or financial capacity?
Yes. All applicants must be able to receive and administer grant funding, which implies having basic financial controls and administrative capacity to manage U.S. government funds and related requirements.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding across the opportunity is about USD 390,000, subject to availability of funds.
What is the typical award size?
Individual awards typically range from USD 2,000 up to USD 40,000. Applicants are also instructed to follow any additional funding limitations set by the specific Embassy/Consulate/Branch Office for the target location.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The award ceiling listed is USD 40,000.
Is the award range guaranteed?
No. The Public Affairs Section notes it may fund fewer or more projects and may make smaller or larger awards than described if it serves U.S. government interests or if the volume/quality of applications warrants it.
What types of award instruments might be used?
Awards may be issued as a Grant, Cooperative Agreement, Fixed Amount Award, or an individual grant, depending on the project and the U.S. government's determination of the appropriate instrument.
What is the expected project period or duration?
Projects are generally expected to run no longer than 12 months, with rare exceptions for longer durations depending on the program's nature.
Should applicants propose a specific start date?
Applicants are encouraged to propose flexible start dates because awards depend on available federal funding and may require administrative processing time. Flexibility can also help address changing conditions on the ground.
How does COVID-19 affect project planning for this grant?
Because the opportunity was issued in the context of COVID-19, proposals are expected to include a contingency plan to shift programming to virtual options if needed. Grantees should be prepared to deliver activities in-person, in a hybrid format, or fully virtually depending on public health restrictions.
What should a COVID-19 contingency plan cover?
Based on the opportunity description, the contingency plan should build realistic operational flexibility into timelines, deliverables, and budgets, rather than assuming that travel and large gatherings will always be possible.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required, but it is encouraged.
What types of cost sharing are allowed or encouraged?
Applicants may strengthen proposals with outside support in cash or in-kind contributions. The opportunity also mentions using highly skilled volunteers as part of a cost-share strategy.
If we include cost sharing in the proposal, is it binding?
Yes. If an applicant commits cost sharing in the proposal, it becomes an expectation of performance. It should be stated clearly and realistically, including likely sources and how volunteer support would be used.
How are grant payments handled?
Payment is handled at the discretion of the U.S. Mission. Funds may be disbursed in multiple installments, and the Grants Officer sets the payment schedule at award time.
What laws authorize the funding for this opportunity?
Funding is authorized under the Smith-Mundt Act and the Fulbright-Hays Act.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The listing includes Assistance Listing/CFDA number 19.040.
How does the application process work?
The application process is a three-phase competition designed to screen concepts early and only request full proposals from the most promising applicants: Phase 1 (initial online form), Phase 2 (virtual presentation/interview), and Phase 3 (full application package by email, by invitation only).
What is required in Phase 1?
Phase 1 requires submitting an initial online form in English. The budget must be presented in U.S. dollars. Applicants must use the link corresponding to the U.S. post that covers the project's intended location.
How are Phase 1 submissions reviewed?
Submissions are reviewed by a Grants Review Committee for responsiveness to the announcement's requirements and to the post's thematic priorities.
What happens in Phase 2?
Phase 2 is a virtual presentation and interview for applicants who are invited to advance. During this stage, applicants can discuss their ideas and answer questions.
What language is used for the Phase 2 interview?
Applicants can discuss their ideas and answer questions in English or Portuguese during the virtual presentation and interview.
What happens in Phase 3?
Phase 3 is the full application package, requested only from applicants who pass the interview stage. Invitees typically have two weeks after notification to submit the complete proposal by email to the post with jurisdiction. A final merit review then determines awards.
How long do applicants typically have to submit the full application in Phase 3?
Invitees typically have two weeks after notification to submit the complete proposal by email to the post with jurisdiction.
Where do we submit the application?
Phase 1 is submitted through the online form link for the relevant U.S. post (based on the project's location). Phase 3 full proposals (for those invited) are submitted by email to the post with jurisdiction.
What are the most important factors for a competitive proposal, based on the listing?
The main factors highlighted are: selecting the correct post for the project site, aligning tightly with that post's thematic priorities, presenting a feasible plan that can operate in-person/hybrid/virtual as needed, and demonstrating capacity to manage U.S. government funds and reporting expectations within an approximately one-year project window.
What was the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed was April 4, 2022.
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