Managing the Mission Ukraine American Spaces Network to Support U.S. Engagement with Ukrainians | PAS UKRAINE 008 2021

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS UKRAINE 008 2021

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Mission to Ukraine (U.S. Embassy Kyiv), offered a discretionary funding opportunity to select one organization to manage and coordinate the Mission Ukraine Public Affairs Section (PAS) American Spaces network across Ukraine. The overall purpose of the award is to strengthen U.S. engagement with Ukrainian audiences by ensuring that American Spaces and America Houses are consistently staffed, professionally operated, and able to deliver programs and activities that connect Ukrainians with U.S. culture, values, education, and public diplomacy priorities.

This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS UKRAINE 008 2021) was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would not simply receive funds and operate independently, but would work closely with PAS and align implementation with embassy guidance and public diplomacy objectives. The activity focus is categorized under arts/cultural affairs and community development (CFDA 19.900), reflecting the role American Spaces play as platforms for cultural programming, civic engagement, educational advising, community events, and other outreach that supports mutual understanding and strengthens ties between Ukrainians and the United States.

The scope of work centers on running a nationwide network that includes multiple flagship America House locations and additional American Spaces. At the time of the announcement, the network included America House Kyiv; two America Houses already in the process of opening in Odesa and Zaporizhzhya; and plans for two additional America Houses that were expected to open later, likely in Lviv and Kramatorsk, subject to available funding. In addition, the recipient would coordinate activities at seven other American Spaces around the country. A key point is that the planned sites for future America Houses were not guaranteed and could change, because they depended on future funds and other operational considerations.

The recipient organization would be responsible for the practical, day-to-day and strategic management functions needed to keep these public-facing centers running effectively. That includes staffing and operating America House Kyiv; completing the setup for America Houses Odesa and Zaporizhzhya and then staffing and operating them; and, if future funding and an option-year cost extension were approved, initiating the setup of America Houses in Lviv and Kramatorsk and then staffing and operating those locations as well. Beyond the America Houses, the awardee would also serve as the coordination hub for programming and operations across the seven other American Spaces, helping ensure consistency in quality, branding, programming approach, and alignment with PAS goals while still adapting activities to local community needs and realities.

The award details indicate a single anticipated award (Expected Awards: 1) with a maximum funding level (Award Ceiling) of $2,100,000. The competition was limited to eligible nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The notice was created March 12, 2021, with an original application deadline of May 11, 2021. Applicants were directed to consult and follow the full Notice of Funding Opportunity instructions posted on the embassy grants page, since that document would govern required application components, technical and programmatic criteria, budget rules, reporting expectations, and any additional compliance requirements tied to operating American Spaces in partnership with the embassy.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Managing the Mission Ukraine American Spaces Network to Support U.S. Engagement with Ukrainians" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
• This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2021.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2021. (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 $2,100,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

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