Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001771
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Mission to China, is soliciting proposals for its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program through an Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number: OFOP0001771). This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the arts-related funding activity category (CFDA 19.040) and is intended to support public diplomacy programming in Hong Kong and Macau, subject to the availability of funds. The overall aim is to fund projects that strengthen relationships between the United States and Hong Kong, and between the United States and Macau, by showcasing shared values, encouraging practical cooperation, and deepening mutual understanding.
A central requirement is that every proposed project must include a clear and substantive U.S. element. In practical terms, that means the program should be meaningfully connected to the United States through American experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field. The purpose of that U.S. connection is not symbolic; it is meant to help participants better understand U.S. policy and perspectives while also building partnerships and ongoing professional or institutional ties. Competitive proposals will typically show how U.S. and local counterparts will collaborate and how the exchange or engagement will continue after the grant-funded activities conclude.
The opportunity is open to a range of organization types. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The source data also specifies eligibility for nonprofits that do not have U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), which reflects the program's suitability for local and regional organizations that may not be incorporated in the United States but can still administer a U.S. government-funded project.
Funding is relatively small and intended to support discrete, well-scoped projects. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is USD 50,000, and PAS anticipates making around 20 awards. The posting date is listed as February 21, 2025, and the stated application deadline (original closing date) is May 16, 2025. Applicants should treat the Annual Program Statement as both a description of PAS priorities and a procedural guide, meaning that proposal formatting, required components, and submission steps are expected to follow the instructions in the notice closely.
In short, this grant program is designed for organizations that can deliver public-facing or stakeholder-focused programming in Hong Kong and/or Macau that advances U.S.-local engagement, features strong American participation or collaboration, and produces concrete outcomes like improved understanding, stronger networks, and durable partnerships.Apply for OFOP0001771
- The U.S. Mission to China in the arts sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, PAS 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 2025-02-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-05-16. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, issued through an Annual Program Statement under the U.S. Mission to China (Funding Opportunity Number: OFOP0001771). It is a discretionary grant opportunity in the arts-related funding activity category (CFDA 19.040).
2. What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to support public diplomacy programming in Hong Kong and Macau that strengthens relationships between the United States and Hong Kong, and between the United States and Macau, by showcasing shared values, encouraging practical cooperation, and deepening mutual understanding.
3. Where must the programming take place?
Projects are intended to support programming in Hong Kong and/or Macau.
4. What does "public diplomacy" mean in this context?
Based on the notice description, the focus is on projects that advance U.S.-local engagement through public-facing or stakeholder-focused programming and produce outcomes such as improved understanding, stronger networks, and durable partnerships.
5. What is the required "U.S. element" and how important is it?
Every proposed project must include a clear and substantive U.S. element. This requirement is central: proposals must be meaningfully connected to the United States, such as through American experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field.
6. Is a symbolic or minor U.S. connection sufficient?
No. The U.S. connection is described as not symbolic. It is intended to help participants better understand U.S. policy and perspectives while also building partnerships and ongoing professional or institutional ties.
7. What kinds of U.S. participation can meet the U.S. element requirement?
The opportunity description indicates the U.S. element can be demonstrated through American experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions in a relevant field, with meaningful collaboration between U.S. and local counterparts.
8. What makes a proposal competitive under this program?
Competitive proposals will typically show how U.S. and local counterparts will collaborate and how the exchange or engagement will continue after the grant-funded activities conclude, leading to concrete outcomes like stronger networks and durable partnerships.
9. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.
10. Do applicants need to be a U.S.-based nonprofit with IRS 501(c)(3) status?
No. The source information specifies eligibility for nonprofits that do not have U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), indicating that local and regional organizations that are not incorporated in the United States may still be eligible.
11. What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is USD 50,000.
12. How many awards does PAS expect to make?
PAS anticipates making around 20 awards.
13. Is funding guaranteed?
No. The program is described as discretionary and is subject to the availability of funds.
14. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFOP0001771.
15. What is the CFDA number and category mentioned?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040 and described as being in the arts-related funding activity category.
16. What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date is February 21, 2025, and the stated application deadline (original closing date) is May 16, 2025.
17. How should applicants use the Annual Program Statement?
Applicants are expected to treat the Annual Program Statement as both a description of PAS priorities and a procedural guide. Proposal formatting, required components, and submission steps are expected to follow the instructions in the notice closely.
18. What types of projects is the funding best suited for?
Funding is described as relatively small and intended to support discrete, well-scoped projects that deliver public-facing or stakeholder-focused programming in Hong Kong and/or Macau and advance U.S.-local engagement.
19. What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program aims to deepen mutual understanding, showcase shared values, encourage practical cooperation, and build stronger relationships, networks, and ongoing partnerships between the United States and Hong Kong and between the United States and Macau.
20. Does the program expect activities to continue after the grant ends?
Yes. Competitive proposals are described as typically showing how exchange or engagement will continue after the grant-funded activities conclude, supporting ongoing professional or institutional ties.
21. Which U.S. government office is administering this program locally?
The program is being solicited by the U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Mission to China.
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