Funding Wizard

Participants and Audiences: The Public Affairs Section will give consideration to the full range and diversity of U.S. and Cypriot non-profit organizations. For-profit institutions, such as those registered as commercial and/or private businesses, are not eligible to receive funding. Priority will be given to: - U.S. and Cypriot individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing events exchanges, and programs; - Proposals that demonstrate the long-term sustainability of the project and/or outcomes. - Proposals that address gender parity among participants/target audiences and include engagement with underserved communities (including, but not limited to, immigrants, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities. Categories that are not eligible for funding under this NOFO: - Charitable or development activities; - Construction programs; - Programs that support specific religious activities; - Fundraising campaigns; - Lobbying for specific legislation or programs - Scientific research; - Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of an organization, social welfare projects, acts of charity, or international development projects; - Investments primarily benefiting only one or a small number of businesses or individuals; - Scholarships for the study of English outside specific Department of State programs; - Exchange programs with countries other than the U.S. and Cyprus; and - Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type, and year of funding: Funding authority rests in the Smith-Mundt. Source of funding is FY2022 Public Diplomacy Funding.