Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS FRANCE FY2021 02
The Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2021 is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to France. Its purpose is to help alumni of U.S. government-sponsored or U.S. government-facilitated exchange and training programs turn what they learned during their programs into practical, community-focused projects. In other words, it is designed for exchange alumni who want to apply best practices, professional skills, and new perspectives gained through their U.S.-funded experience to address real issues in their local context while reinforcing collaboration between France and the United States.
The program funds public service projects that are proposed and managed by eligible alumni and that contribute to U.S.-France leadership on major global challenges. Priority thematic areas include entrepreneurship and economic development; diversity and inclusion; empowerment of women and girls; promotion of American studies and American English; cooperation in science, technology, health, and innovation; countering violent extremism; and media literacy and countering disinformation. Because the competition was launched during an ongoing public health situation, projects that can be delivered online or in a hybrid format (mixing virtual and in-person components) are explicitly favored. A core requirement is that every project must include a clear Franco-American component, meaning it should visibly connect French and American people, institutions, ideas, or expertise rather than being purely local without an international link.
Awards are structured as grants or cooperative agreements, with an award ceiling of $5,000 and an expectation of about two awards. The emphasis is on specific and concrete activities with measurable, realistic results. Applications are expected to spell out clear objectives, anticipated outcomes, and target audiences, and to include a project timeline with a defined start and end date. The project period cannot exceed twelve months. Applicants are also encouraged to build partnerships where relevant, including with local organizations and public or private sector stakeholders, to strengthen implementation and impact.
To apply, all materials must be submitted in English by email to GrantsFrance@state.gov using the required application forms available in the opportunity documents or via the U.S. Embassy France website. The opportunity number is PAS FRANCE FY2021 02 (CFDA 19.040). The application deadline is March 28, 2021, at 23:59 local French time. Questions can be sent to the same email address, but the Mission notes that it will not provide pre-consultations on issues already covered in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (ASGC PAS-France-FY2021-02). Eligibility, including organizational eligibility parameters referenced in the listing (nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), is detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and should be reviewed closely before submitting.Apply for PAS FRANCE FY2021 02
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to France in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), business and commerce, community development, education, employment, labor and training, health, humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda), science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2021" 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 12, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 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 $5,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2021
What is the Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2021?
The Alumni Small Grants Competition - France 2021 is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to France. It supports small, community-focused public service projects designed and managed by eligible alumni of U.S. government-sponsored or U.S. government-facilitated exchange and training programs.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to help exchange alumni turn what they learned during their U.S.-funded exchange or training experience into practical projects that address real issues in their local context, while also reinforcing collaboration between France and the United States.
Who is this program intended for?
This program is intended for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored or U.S. government-facilitated exchange and training programs who want to apply best practices, professional skills, and new perspectives gained through their U.S.-funded experience.
What types of projects are funded?
The competition funds public service projects proposed and managed by eligible alumni. Projects should be specific and concrete, with measurable and realistic results, and should contribute to U.S.-France leadership on major global challenges.
What are the priority thematic areas?
Priority thematic areas include:
- Entrepreneurship and economic development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Empowerment of women and girls
- Promotion of American studies and American English
- Cooperation in science, technology, health, and innovation
- Countering violent extremism
- Media literacy and countering disinformation
Are online or hybrid projects allowed?
Yes. Projects that can be delivered online or in a hybrid format (combining virtual and in-person components) are explicitly favored.
Is a Franco-American component required?
Yes. Every project must include a clear Franco-American component. This means the project should visibly connect French and American people, institutions, ideas, or expertise, rather than being purely local without an international link.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $5,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about two awards.
What form will the awards take?
Awards are structured as grants or cooperative agreements.
What is the maximum project period?
The project period cannot exceed twelve months.
Do applications need to include objectives and outcomes?
Yes. Applications are expected to spell out clear objectives, anticipated outcomes, and target audiences.
Is a project timeline required?
Yes. Applications should include a project timeline with a defined start and end date.
Are partnerships encouraged?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to build partnerships where relevant, including with local organizations and public or private sector stakeholders, to strengthen implementation and impact.
What language must the application be submitted in?
All application materials must be submitted in English.
How do I submit an application?
Applications must be submitted by email to GrantsFrance@state.gov using the required application forms available in the opportunity documents or via the U.S. Embassy France website.
Where can I find the required application forms?
The required application forms are available in the opportunity documents or via the U.S. Embassy France website.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is March 28, 2021, at 23:59 local French time.
What is the opportunity number and CFDA number?
The opportunity number is PAS FRANCE FY2021 02, and the CFDA number is 19.040.
Can I email questions about the opportunity?
Yes. Questions can be sent to GrantsFrance@state.gov.
Will the U.S. Mission to France provide pre-consultations on my project idea?
No. The Mission notes that it will not provide pre-consultations on issues already covered in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (ASGC PAS-France-FY2021-02).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and should be reviewed closely before submitting. The listing references organizational eligibility parameters such as nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Where can I find the official eligibility requirements?
The official eligibility requirements are provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (ASGC PAS-France-FY2021-02). Applicants are advised to review that document closely before submitting.
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