Opportunity Information: Apply for FY21 PAS SP APS
The U.S. Consulate General Sao Paulo Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement for FY 2021 is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity aimed at supporting projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Brazil. The Consulate is looking for academic, cultural, and exchange-focused initiatives that highlight shared democratic values and encourage practical bilateral cooperation. Funding is not guaranteed because awards depend on the availability of funds, but the Consulate anticipates making grants in the range of USD 5,000 to USD 20,000 per award, with an award ceiling of USD 20,000. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040 and is administered by the U.S. Mission to Brazil under the funding opportunity number FY21 PAS SP APS.
A central requirement for this funding cycle is flexibility due to COVID-19. Applicants are expected to build in a virtual programming option and be prepared to deliver programming in-person, fully virtual, or in a hybrid format depending on public health restrictions in effect when the project is implemented. In practical terms, proposals should show that the organization has thought through alternate delivery methods (for example, shifting workshops to online formats, converting conferences to webinars, or redesigning exchange-style activities into virtual collaborations) so the project can still succeed even if travel or public gatherings are limited.
The Consulate has identified four priority program areas. The first is advancing social inclusion, with emphasis on programs that promote human rights, diversity, and freedom of speech, especially through efforts that protect and empower marginalized or under-represented communities. Projects that address economic inclusion are particularly encouraged, with special attention to initiatives that benefit women, Afro-Brazilians, and indigenous peoples. The second priority area is environment and climate change, especially proposals that focus on environmental justice and the unequal burdens different communities face from pollution and environmental degradation. The Consulate is also interested in projects that help communities prepare for climate impacts and reduce climate-related harm through education, resilience planning, or community-based solutions.
The third priority area is innovation and entrepreneurship. PAS seeks programs that build capacity, skills, and networks that help participants innovate and start or grow ventures, again with a clear interest in inclusive approaches that expand access for groups that are traditionally under-represented in these spaces (including women, Afro-Brazilians, and indigenous peoples). The fourth priority area is press freedom and combating disinformation, supporting initiatives that strengthen press freedom, encourage innovation in traditional and digital media, and promote factual reporting. Projects that build media literacy and critical thinking, and that directly address mis- and disinformation, are highlighted as especially relevant under this theme.
Geographic eligibility is strict: proposed activities must focus exclusively on the Sao Paulo Consular District, which includes the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo, Parana, and Mato Grosso do Sul. Projects centered on other parts of Brazil do not qualify under this announcement. Eligible applicants are broad and include civil-society organizations, local civil-society representatives, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and individuals. U.S.-based entities are eligible as long as their project focus fits the required geographic area, and they may apply either independently or in partnership with a Brazilian individual or organization.
Key administrative details include the original closing date of May 23, 2021, and the fact that this Annual Program Statement also outlines the specific procedures for submitting proposals (meaning applicants are expected to follow the APS instructions closely when preparing budgets, activity plans, and submission materials). Overall, the opportunity is designed for practical, community-relevant programming that advances inclusion, environmental justice and climate resilience, inclusive innovation, and a healthier information ecosystem, while also demonstrating the ability to operate effectively under changing public health conditions.Apply for FY21 PAS SP APS
- The U.S. Mission to Brazil in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General São Paulo Public Affairs Section Annual Program Statement FY 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 2021-04-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-05-23. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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