Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS LIMA FY21 NOFO 001
The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Lima, offered a discretionary grant opportunity to support the creation of a Network of Women in Archaeology focused on Peru. The central purpose of the project is to bring together women working in archaeology, strengthen their professional connections, and directly address gender-based barriers that can limit career advancement and participation in cultural heritage protection. The network is intended to amplify women archaeologists voices, highlight the achievements of both established and early-career professionals, and share information about training, research, and professional opportunities linked to Peru in both Peru and the United States.
The opportunity asks applicants such as archaeologists and relevant cultural or educational institutions to propose a concrete, workable plan to build and operate the network. A key expectation is that the network will function as both a professional support structure and a communications platform, using social media as an ongoing hub while also incorporating virtual and, when feasible, in-person programming. In practice, the network is meant to become a visible community where members can communicate regularly, exchange ideas, share research and fieldwork experiences, and build relationships that translate into stronger collaboration and leadership.
The required activities are specific and operational. The selected grantee would need to build a sizable database of women working in archaeology in Peru to serve as a shared resource for members. The network design must intentionally include women archaeologists in Peru and in the United States, particularly those involved in projects connected to Peru, so the community supports cross-border professional ties. The grantee must also establish and maintain a social media based hub (or hubs) that encourages networking and ongoing engagement, rather than a one-time event or static directory.
Mentorship is a core component of the program. The grant calls for launching an informal mentoring initiative in which senior archaeologists support emerging professionals and recent graduates, with at least two virtual mentorship sessions each year. The initial mentor group must include at least three Peruvian and three U.S. volunteers, drawn from different regions in both countries, to ensure a broader range of perspectives and access. Beyond mentorship, the grantee is expected to organize regular knowledge-sharing and community-building programming, including at least three virtual or in-person events per year for network members. In addition, the project must include at least two events specifically designed to spotlight the accomplishments of both senior and rising professionals, with the explicit goal of fostering leadership development and professional visibility.
The Embassy also emphasizes coordination with major Peruvian stakeholders in archaeology and cultural heritage. The grantee must invite the Colegio Nacional de Arqueologos, the Ministry of Culture, and universities with archaeology programs to contribute input and guidance. Outreach and visibility are not optional: the project must include an awareness-raising strategy aimed at target audiences, using social media outreach that can include paid advertising, and leveraging the participation of U.S. and Peruvian universities along with the Colegio Nacional de Arqueologos and the Ministry of Culture. Finally, the application must include a sustainability plan describing how the network will continue operating after the grant period ends, so the effort results in a lasting professional community rather than a short-term initiative.
Administratively, this funding opportunity was issued by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Peru, under Funding Opportunity Number PAS LIMA FY21 NOFO 001 and CFDA 19.040. The instrument type is a grant, with an anticipated single award and a maximum award amount of $8,000. The opportunity was created March 31, 2021, with an original closing date of May 31, 2021. Eligibility includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and certain other applicants as described in the full eligibility details. A Spanish-language version of the announcement was provided through the U.S. Embassy in Peru website.Apply for PAS LIMA FY21 NOFO 001
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Peru in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Opportunity for Network of Women in Archaeology" 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 Mar 31, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $8,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, 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 a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Lima to support the creation of a Network of Women in Archaeology focused on Peru.
What is the main purpose of the proposed Network of Women in Archaeology?
The central purpose is to bring together women working in archaeology, strengthen professional connections, and directly address gender-based barriers that can limit career advancement and participation in cultural heritage protection.
What outcomes is the network intended to achieve?
The network is intended to amplify women archaeologists' voices, highlight the achievements of both established and early-career professionals, and share information about training, research, and professional opportunities linked to Peru in both Peru and the United States.
Who is the grant meant for (what types of applicants are expected)?
The opportunity asks applicants such as archaeologists and relevant cultural or educational institutions to propose a concrete, workable plan to build and operate the network.
What type of plan does the application need to propose?
Applicants must propose a concrete, workable plan to build and operate the network as both a professional support structure and a communications platform, with ongoing engagement rather than a one-time activity.
How is the network expected to operate on an ongoing basis?
A key expectation is that the network will use social media as an ongoing hub while also incorporating virtual and, when feasible, in-person programming. The network should function as a visible community where members communicate regularly, exchange ideas, share research and fieldwork experiences, and build relationships.
Is creating a database required?
Yes. The selected grantee would need to build a sizable database of women working in archaeology in Peru to serve as a shared resource for members.
Does the network need to include participants outside Peru?
Yes. The network design must intentionally include women archaeologists in Peru and in the United States, particularly those involved in projects connected to Peru, to support cross-border professional ties.
Is social media presence required, or optional?
A social media-based hub (or hubs) is required. The grantee must establish and maintain it in a way that encourages networking and ongoing engagement, rather than serving as a one-time event page or static directory.
Is mentorship required as part of the project?
Yes. Mentorship is a core component of the program. The grant calls for launching an informal mentoring initiative where senior archaeologists support emerging professionals and recent graduates.
How many mentorship sessions must be held each year?
The project must include at least two virtual mentorship sessions each year.
What are the minimum requirements for the initial mentor group?
The initial mentor group must include at least three Peruvian and three U.S. volunteers. These mentors should be drawn from different regions in both countries to provide a broader range of perspectives and access.
What programming or events are required beyond mentorship?
The grantee is expected to organize regular knowledge-sharing and community-building programming, including at least three virtual or in-person events per year for network members.
Are there required events specifically focused on visibility and recognition?
Yes. The project must include at least two events specifically designed to spotlight the accomplishments of both senior and rising professionals, with the explicit goal of fostering leadership development and professional visibility.
Which Peruvian stakeholders must be invited to provide input and guidance?
The grantee must invite the Colegio Nacional de Arqueologos, the Ministry of Culture, and universities with archaeology programs to contribute input and guidance.
Is outreach and awareness-raising a required part of the project?
Yes. Outreach and visibility are not optional. The project must include an awareness-raising strategy aimed at target audiences.
What outreach channels and methods are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity emphasizes social media outreach, which can include paid advertising, and leveraging participation from U.S. and Peruvian universities along with the Colegio Nacional de Arqueologos and the Ministry of Culture.
Does the application need to address sustainability after the grant ends?
Yes. The application must include a sustainability plan describing how the network will continue operating after the grant period ends, so the effort results in a lasting professional community rather than a short-term initiative.
Which U.S. government entity issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Peru, through the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Lima.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS LIMA FY21 NOFO 001 and the CFDA number is 19.040.
What is the funding instrument type?
The instrument type is a grant.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement indicates an anticipated single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount is $8,000.
When was the opportunity created and when did it originally close?
The opportunity was created on March 31, 2021, and the original closing date was May 31, 2021.
Who is eligible to apply (as stated in the provided summary)?
Eligibility includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and certain other applicants as described in the full eligibility details.
Was a Spanish-language version of the announcement available?
Yes. A Spanish-language version of the announcement was provided through the U.S. Embassy in Peru website.
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