Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BE200 FY19 06
The U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Organizations opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Belgium under the U.S. Department of State. It sits within the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Grants Program and is designed to fund projects that use the Embassy's extensive alumni community as a practical tool for building stronger connections between the United States and Belgium. In other words, the grant is meant to turn the experience and networks of past exchange participants into concrete programming that advances shared priorities, increases people-to-people ties, and keeps alumni engaged as long-term partners.
The core purpose is to invite proposals from alumni of U.S. State Department exchange programs and related local U.S. Embassy programming in Belgium. Applicants are asked to propose innovative projects that either (1) address one of five U.S. foreign policy themes identified by the Embassy for this call, or (2) directly strengthen alumni engagement itself by building the capacity and cohesion of alumni networks. Projects are expected to enhance alumni leadership skills, increase their convening power (their ability to bring others together and influence discussions), and deepen their community engagement through activities that have a visible impact. Collaboration with alumni based in other countries is allowed, particularly when it supports regional objectives, but Belgium must remain a central and prominent focus in the design and delivery of the program.
The funding mechanism is a grant, with an award ceiling of USD 25,000 per project. Applications were accepted on a rolling basis up to the listed closing date of August 15, 2019, and the Embassy indicated that a grant review committee would meet within about a month after the deadline to evaluate submissions. The opportunity is categorized broadly under "Other" for activity type, and the CFDA listing associated with it is 19.040, which is commonly used for public diplomacy and related State Department programs.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of U.S. and non-U.S. organizational types that can implement programming, such as state and local government entities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private higher education institutions, independent school districts, special district governments, and certain Native American tribal governments and organizations. Nonprofit organizations are also eligible, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions). Practically speaking, this structure allows universities, local authorities, schools, and nonprofit implementers to serve as applicants or partners, especially when they can demonstrate credible capacity to run alumni-driven public diplomacy programming centered on Belgium.
Overall, this call is best understood as a small-grants program focused on alumni as multipliers: it aims to convert alumni expertise, credibility, and local networks into targeted projects that support U.S.-Belgian ties, highlight shared policy interests, and strengthen the alumni ecosystem so it remains active, connected, and capable of launching future collaborations beyond the life of a single grant.Apply for PAS BE200 FY19 06
- The U.S. Mission to Belgium in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Organizations" 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 2019-07-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-08-15. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Organizations Grant Opportunity
What is the "U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Organizations" opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant competition run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Belgium under the U.S. Department of State. The opportunity sits within the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Grants Program and funds projects that use the Embassy's alumni community to strengthen connections between the United States and Belgium.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to turn the experience and networks of past exchange participants into practical programming that advances shared U.S.-Belgian priorities, increases people-to-people ties, and keeps alumni engaged as long-term partners.
Who is this grant intended to support as applicants?
The call invites proposals from alumni of U.S. Department of State exchange programs and related local U.S. Embassy programming in Belgium. Proposals should be alumni-driven and centered on leveraging alumni expertise and networks.
Do projects have to focus on specific topics?
Yes. Proposed projects should either (1) address one of five U.S. foreign policy themes identified by the Embassy for this call, or (2) directly strengthen alumni engagement by building the capacity and cohesion of alumni networks.
Are projects allowed that focus primarily on alumni network-building rather than a policy theme?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly allows proposals that directly strengthen alumni engagement itself, including efforts that build the capacity and cohesion of alumni networks.
What kinds of outcomes are projects expected to achieve?
Projects are expected to enhance alumni leadership skills, increase alumni convening power (their ability to bring others together and influence discussions), and deepen community engagement through activities that have a visible impact.
Is Belgium required to be part of the project design?
Yes. Belgium must remain a central and prominent focus in the design and delivery of the program.
Can a project include collaboration with alumni based in other countries?
Yes. Collaboration with alumni in other countries is allowed, particularly when it supports regional objectives, as long as Belgium remains central to the project.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a grant awarded through a discretionary grant competition administered by the Embassy's Public Affairs Section (PAS).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is USD 25,000 per project.
How were applications accepted (timeline and submission approach)?
Applications were accepted on a rolling basis up to the closing date listed for the opportunity.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The listed closing date was August 15, 2019.
When did the Embassy expect to review submissions?
The Embassy indicated that a grant review committee would meet within about a month after the deadline to evaluate submissions.
What type of activities does this grant support?
The opportunity is categorized broadly under "Other" for activity type. It supports alumni-driven public diplomacy programming that advances shared priorities, strengthens ties, and builds alumni network capacity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 19.040, which is commonly used for public diplomacy and related U.S. Department of State programs.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of U.S. and non-U.S. organizational types capable of implementing programming, including state and local government entities, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, special district governments, and certain Native American tribal governments and organizations.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are eligible, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
Are non-U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizational types, as long as they can implement the proposed programming.
Can universities, local authorities, schools, and nonprofits participate?
Yes. The opportunity structure explicitly allows entities such as universities, local authorities, schools, and nonprofit implementers to serve as applicants or partners, especially when they can demonstrate credible capacity to run alumni-driven public diplomacy programming centered on Belgium.
What does "alumni as multipliers" mean in this grant context?
It means the program aims to convert alumni expertise, credibility, and local networks into targeted projects that support U.S.-Belgian ties, highlight shared policy interests, and strengthen the alumni ecosystem so it remains active and capable of launching future collaborations beyond a single grant.
Which office runs this program?
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Belgium runs the discretionary grant competition under the U.S. Department of State.
Where does this opportunity fit within the Embassy's broader funding programs?
It is part of the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Grants Program and is specifically oriented toward alumni-focused initiatives and engagement.
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