Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS BE200 FY19 05
The "U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Individuals" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAS BE200 FY19 05) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant run through the U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS). It is designed specifically for individuals in Belgium who are alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs (State Department exchange alumni) as well as alumni of certain U.S. Embassy Brussels local programs. The core aim is to fund practical, alumni-led projects that strengthen connections between the United States and Belgium while also expanding the impact and visibility of the alumni network itself.
This opportunity supports projects that either (1) address one of five U.S. foreign policy themes identified by PAS Brussels or (2) directly build alumni engagement, collaboration, and network capacity in Belgium. The intent is not only to deliver a single event or activity, but to leverage alumni as multipliers who can convene communities, apply their exchange experience locally, and produce tangible public diplomacy outcomes. The Embassy frames these projects as a way to enhance alumni leadership capacity, increase their convening power, and deepen their community engagement, meaning proposals are expected to show clear public benefit, credible planning, and a strong link between alumni expertise and the proposed activities.
Applicants may partner or collaborate with alumni from other countries, especially when doing so advances broader regional priorities, but Belgium must be a central focus of the program or activity. In practice, that means the project should be based in Belgium, substantially serve Belgian participants or institutions, or otherwise deliver clear outcomes that are strongly tied to Belgium, even if there is a cross-border or multinational component.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the listed deadline, with the original closing date noted as August 15, 2019. After the deadline, a grant review committee is expected to meet within about a month to review submitted proposals. The award ceiling is listed at $25,000, indicating the maximum possible funding per award under this announcement. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is labeled "Other," reflecting that PAS public diplomacy grants can cover a wide range of formats as long as they align with embassy priorities and comply with application instructions. The CFDA number associated with this program is 19.040, and the eligible applicant type is individuals, which is a key feature: this announcement is oriented toward alumni applying in their individual capacity rather than requiring an organization to be the lead applicant.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a small public diplomacy grants program tailored to alumni in Belgium, meant to convert alumni experience into locally relevant initiatives that reinforce U.S.-Belgian ties, advance priority policy themes, and strengthen the alumni network as a sustained community of leaders and collaborators.Apply for PAS BE200 FY19 05
- The U.S. Mission to Belgium in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Individuals" 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: Individuals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Individuals (PAS BE200 FY19 05)
1) What is the "U.S. Embassy Brussels Alumni for Individuals" grant?
It is a discretionary public diplomacy grant opportunity run by the U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS), under the U.S. Department of State. It funds practical, alumni-led projects in Belgium that strengthen connections between the United States and Belgium and increase the impact and visibility of the alumni network.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS BE200 FY19 05.
3) Who runs and administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) as a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy grant.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are individuals in Belgium who are alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs (State Department exchange alumni) as well as alumni of certain U.S. Embassy Brussels local programs. This announcement is specifically oriented toward individuals applying in their individual capacity.
5) Is this grant intended for organizations or individuals?
The eligible applicant type is individuals, and the program is designed for alumni to apply as individuals rather than requiring an organization to serve as the lead applicant.
6) What types of projects does the Embassy want to fund?
The program is intended to fund practical, alumni-led projects that either: (1) address one of five U.S. foreign policy themes identified by PAS Brussels, or (2) directly build alumni engagement, collaboration, and network capacity in Belgium.
7) What is the main purpose of the grant program?
The core aim is to support alumni as multipliers who use their exchange experience to convene communities, apply lessons locally, and produce tangible public diplomacy outcomes. The Embassy emphasizes strengthening U.S.-Belgian ties and expanding the impact and visibility of the alumni network.
8) Does the program support only single events?
The intent is not only to deliver a single event or activity. Proposals are expected to show how activities will be leveraged to create broader public diplomacy outcomes and strengthen alumni leadership, convening power, and community engagement.
9) What are the expected characteristics of a strong proposal?
Proposals are expected to show clear public benefit, credible planning, and a strong link between alumni expertise and the proposed activities, consistent with the Embassy's public diplomacy goals.
10) Can applicants collaborate with partners outside Belgium?
Yes. Applicants may partner or collaborate with alumni from other countries, especially when it advances broader regional priorities.
11) If there is an international component, does Belgium still need to be the focus?
Yes. Belgium must be a central focus of the program or activity. In practice, this means the project should be based in Belgium, substantially serve Belgian participants or institutions, or deliver outcomes that are strongly tied to Belgium, even if there is a cross-border or multinational element.
12) How and when are applications accepted?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the listed deadline. The original closing date was noted as August 15, 2019.
13) What is the review timeline after the deadline?
After the deadline, a grant review committee is expected to meet within about a month to review submitted proposals.
14) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $25,000, which indicates the maximum possible funding per award under this announcement.
15) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
16) What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is labeled "Other," reflecting that PAS public diplomacy grants can cover a wide range of formats as long as they align with Embassy priorities and comply with application instructions.
17) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.040.
18) What is the overall goal for alumni within this program?
The program is meant to convert alumni experience into locally relevant initiatives that reinforce U.S.-Belgian ties, advance priority policy themes, and strengthen the alumni network as a sustained community of leaders and collaborators in Belgium.
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