Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MANAGUA FY22 01
The U.S. Embassy in Managua, through its Public Affairs Section (PAS), opened its 2021-2022 Annual Program Statement (APS) Small Grants Program to support projects that advance PAS priorities and strengthen connections between Nicaragua and the United States. The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Nicaragua) under CFDA 19.040 and may be issued as a grant, cooperative agreement, or other award type. The program anticipates making about seven awards, with a maximum funding level of USD 60,000 per award, and projects may be short-term or run for up to 24 months. While cost-sharing is welcomed, it is not required, and all awards depend on available funding.
Eligibility is limited to Nicaraguan and U.S. applicants. That includes registered non-profit or non-governmental organizations (including civil society groups with relevant programming experience), Nicaraguan and U.S. individuals, and institutions of higher education. Organizations that apply for U.S. federal funding are expected to complete required entity registrations before submitting an application package, including NCAGE/CAGE (as applicable), DUNS and/or the newer Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and an active SAM.gov registration. The Embassy notes the U.S. government transition away from DUNS toward UEI and encourages applicants to provide both identifiers when possible. There are no fees for these registrations.
Applications are not submitted through Grants.gov Workspace. Instead, applicants must submit a complete application package by email to PASManagua@state.gov, using the subject line "PAS Small Grants Application." Files must be sent in standard formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, or JPG. The Embassy will not accept emails containing zipped attachments (such as WinZip or WinRAR). Proposals missing required documentation are rejected without review, so completeness is treated as a basic threshold requirement. The application window opened in December 2021 and closed on March 31, 2022 (with the notice also warning that no applications would be accepted after March 30, 2022), meaning applicants needed to plan for submission ahead of the deadline.
The program has several clear restrictions on what it will not fund. Ineligible activities include projects that are primarily partisan political or religious in nature, lobbying for specific legislation or programs, international air travel unless it is essential to achieving project goals, charitable giving, for-profit or commercial/trade activities, fundraising campaigns, scientific research, general institutional development or organizational support as the main purpose, duplicative activities that mirror existing projects, construction or infrastructure, vehicle purchases, proposals where salaries are the central purpose of the grant, and proposals where refreshments are a main cost driver rather than a minor support expense.
Proposals are scored competitively using four main criteria. First, the "quality of the program plan" matters: PAS is looking for original ideas, clearly stated objectives, and specific expected results that align with PAS goals in the APS. A meaningful U.S. component is important and should be explicit, such as collaboration with U.S. partners or an exchange element connecting Nicaraguan and American participants. Second, applicants must show an "ability to achieve program objectives" by presenting feasible activities, a realistic implementation approach, measurable objectives, and a clear timeline. Third, applications must include "project evaluation" and sustainability, meaning applicants should explain how they will measure success during and after implementation (for example, by attaching draft survey questions or describing another evaluation method) and how positive impacts will continue beyond the grant period. Fourth, the "budget and narrative justification" must be complete, detailed, and reasonable, with realistic cost estimates tied directly to proposed activities and anticipated results. The Embassy also recommends budgeting for outreach, advertising, and promotion to recruit participants and ensure visibility for program activities.
After submission, a review committee evaluates proposals, and the initial review process may take up to two months, during which some applicants might be contacted for clarifications. Funding decisions were expected around May 2022, and the overall evaluation and award process typically takes four to five months, although the notice cautions that timelines can shift based on funding availability. The Embassy also states it will not provide consultations or application guidance during the competition and will not discuss submissions with applicants until the review process is complete. Finally, the Embassy advises all grantees to read Nicaragua's Foreign Agents Law (issued in October 2020), signaling that applicants should consider local compliance obligations when planning and implementing activities.Apply for PAS MANAGUA FY22 01
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Nicaragua in the education, employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Managua - Annual Program Statement" 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 Dec 16, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2022 Submit the application package to PASManagua@state.gov only. It is required to submit the full application package. No application will be received after March 30, 2022.. (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 $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: U.S. Embassy Managua (PAS) Small Grants Program (APS 2021-2022)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy in Managua Public Affairs Section (PAS) 2021-2022 Annual Program Statement (APS) Small Grants Program. It supports projects that advance PAS priorities and strengthen connections between Nicaragua and the United States.
2) Who is running the program?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Nicaragua) through the U.S. Embassy Managua Public Affairs Section (PAS).
3) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.
4) What type of award might be issued?
The award may be issued as a grant, a cooperative agreement, or another award type.
5) How many awards are expected?
The program anticipates making about seven awards.
6) What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The maximum funding level is USD 60,000 per award.
7) How long can a project last?
Projects may be short-term or run for up to 24 months.
8) Is cost-sharing required?
No. Cost-sharing is welcomed, but it is not required.
9) Is funding guaranteed if a proposal is selected?
No. All awards depend on available funding.
10) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Nicaraguan and U.S. applicants. Eligible applicant types include:
- Registered non-profit or non-governmental organizations (including civil society groups with relevant programming experience)
- Nicaraguan and U.S. individuals
- Institutions of higher education
11) What entity registrations are expected for organizations applying for U.S. federal funding?
Organizations are expected to complete required entity registrations before submitting an application package, including:
- NCAGE/CAGE (as applicable)
- DUNS and/or the newer Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- An active SAM.gov registration
12) Should applicants provide DUNS, UEI, or both?
The Embassy notes the U.S. government transition away from DUNS toward UEI and encourages applicants to provide both identifiers when possible.
13) Are there fees for NCAGE/CAGE, DUNS/UEI, or SAM.gov registration?
No. The Embassy states there are no fees for these registrations.
14) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted by email to PASManagua@state.gov as a complete application package.
15) What email subject line is required?
Applicants must use the subject line: "PAS Small Grants Application".
16) Are applications submitted through Grants.gov Workspace?
No. Applications are not submitted through Grants.gov Workspace for this opportunity.
17) What file formats are accepted for attachments?
Files must be sent in standard formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, or JPG.
18) Are zipped attachments allowed?
No. The Embassy will not accept emails containing zipped attachments (such as WinZip or WinRAR).
19) What happens if an application is missing required documentation?
Proposals missing required documentation are rejected without review. Completeness is treated as a basic threshold requirement.
20) When did the application window open and close?
The application window opened in December 2021 and closed on March 31, 2022.
21) Was there a warning about submitting after a certain date?
Yes. The notice also warned that no applications would be accepted after March 30, 2022, meaning applicants needed to plan ahead of the deadline.
22) What types of activities are explicitly ineligible for funding?
The program lists several activities it will not fund, including:
- Projects that are primarily partisan political in nature
- Projects that are primarily religious in nature
- Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
- International air travel unless it is essential to achieving project goals
- Charitable giving
- For-profit or commercial/trade activities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Scientific research
- General institutional development or organizational support as the main purpose
- Duplicative activities that mirror existing projects
- Construction or infrastructure
- Vehicle purchases
- Proposals where salaries are the central purpose of the grant
- Proposals where refreshments are a main cost driver rather than a minor support expense
23) What are the main proposal evaluation criteria?
Proposals are scored competitively using four main criteria:
- Quality of the program plan (original ideas, clear objectives, specific expected results aligned with PAS goals, and a meaningful U.S. component)
- Ability to achieve program objectives (feasible activities, realistic approach, measurable objectives, and a clear timeline)
- Project evaluation and sustainability (how success will be measured during and after, and how impacts continue beyond the grant period)
- Budget and narrative justification (complete, detailed, reasonable, and tied directly to activities and expected results)
24) What does the Embassy mean by a "meaningful U.S. component"?
The U.S. component should be explicit, such as collaboration with U.S. partners or an exchange element that connects Nicaraguan and American participants.
25) What should applicants include for project evaluation?
Applicants should explain how they will measure success during and after implementation. The notice gives examples such as attaching draft survey questions or describing another evaluation method.
26) What does sustainability mean in this program?
Sustainability refers to how positive impacts will continue beyond the grant period. Applicants are expected to explain how results will last after the funded activities end.
27) What does PAS expect in the budget and narrative justification?
The budget and narrative justification must be complete, detailed, and reasonable, with realistic cost estimates tied directly to the proposed activities and anticipated results.
28) Does the Embassy recommend budgeting for outreach and promotion?
Yes. The Embassy recommends budgeting for outreach, advertising, and promotion to recruit participants and ensure visibility for program activities.
29) How are proposals reviewed, and how long can the initial review take?
A review committee evaluates proposals. The initial review process may take up to two months.
30) Can applicants be contacted during the review period?
Yes. During the initial review period, some applicants might be contacted for clarifications.
31) When were funding decisions expected?
Funding decisions were expected around May 2022.
32) How long does the overall evaluation and award process typically take?
The overall evaluation and award process typically takes four to five months, although timelines can shift based on funding availability.
33) Will the Embassy provide consultations or application guidance during the competition?
No. The Embassy states it will not provide consultations or application guidance during the competition.
34) Will the Embassy discuss submissions with applicants before review is complete?
No. The Embassy will not discuss submissions with applicants until the review process is complete.
35) Are there local compliance considerations mentioned for grantees?
Yes. The Embassy advises all grantees to read Nicaragua's Foreign Agents Law (issued in October 2020), signaling that applicants should consider local compliance obligations when planning and implementing activities.
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