Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS COL 2021 ASACM
The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Section (PAS), announced a public diplomacy grant opportunity called "Administrative Support - American Center in Maldives" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS COL 2021 ASACM). The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would run day-to-day activities while working closely with PAS, which would provide substantial input and hands-on support, especially around programming decisions and implementation. The opportunity falls under CFDA 19.040 and was posted on July 7, 2021, with an application deadline of August 7, 2021. The grant anticipates making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $185,200.
The purpose of the grant is to keep the American Center in Male (often referred to as ACM) operating smoothly by funding the administrative and operational backbone needed for an American Space. American Spaces are State Department-supported cultural and educational centers that operate worldwide as part of a global network of more than 600 locations. These spaces are designed to connect local communities to the United States through educational and cultural programming, resources, and engagement opportunities, with a strong emphasis on youth-oriented activities.
Under this opportunity, the selected recipient would be primarily responsible for the administrative oversight of the American Center Male. That includes staffing and supervising personnel who support the center's operations, managing training logistics (such as arranging or coordinating trainings connected to American Spaces activities), and handling practical operational needs like equipment upkeep and maintenance of the facility. In addition to these operational duties, the recipient would also help carry out American Spaces programming, working in close coordination with the Public Affairs Section, which would remain significantly involved in shaping and supporting the programmatic side of the center.
The background section emphasizes that American Center Male is located on the third floor of the National Bureau of Classification Building in Male City. Its target audience is Maldivian youth ages 15 to 30, with particular interest in young people who show potential to become local or national leaders. The center also highlights inclusion as a core objective, aiming to empower groups that are often underrepresented, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. More broadly, the American Center is positioned as both a community resource and a gateway for learning about American society, culture, and values, while providing development opportunities that can help participants build skills and access educational and professional resources.
Overall, this grant opportunity is less about funding a single one-off event and more about sustaining the operational capacity of the American Center in Male so it can consistently deliver youth-focused cultural and educational programming, maintain a functional and welcoming space, and support inclusive participation, all in partnership with the U.S. Embassy's Public Affairs Section.Apply for PAS COL 2021 ASACM
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administrative Support – American Center in Maldives" 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 Jul 07, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 07, 2021. (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 $185,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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