Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY20 08 SPEAKER
The Speakers Program is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Mission to Moldova that funds projects bringing U.S. speakers and subject-matter experts to Moldova to deepen understanding of U.S. policies, institutions, and the broader political, economic, social, and cultural context behind them. The core idea is to use expert-led exchanges and public engagement to strengthen knowledge and practical skills that support the development of Moldovan communities, while also building mutual understanding between American and Moldovan citizens. Funded activities can take several forms, including seminars, workshops, conferences, and media engagements, as long as the programming clearly connects U.S. expertise to local needs and produces learning that participants can apply.
The program is designed as seed funding for initiatives that are meant to last beyond the grant period, so proposals are expected to show how the project will remain useful or continue operating even if additional funding is not available later. PAS Chisinau is looking for programs aligned with specific themes: anti-corruption; entrepreneurship; innovation; accountable and democratic governance; cyber-security; economic opportunities through investments; active citizenship; promoting Moldova's energy diversification efforts; and judicial independence. A strong proposal typically makes a clear case that the selected theme is tied to a real and timely challenge in Moldova, and that U.S. speakers are being used in a targeted way to transfer know-how, showcase workable models, and help local participants build capacity rather than simply listen to lectures.
Applicants are encouraged to partner with relevant stakeholders, which can include public-sector entities, private-sector organizations, and local civil society groups, since collaboration is often what helps speaker-driven programming translate into sustained local impact. Every application must be grounded in evidence and include three key elements: a clear description of the problem being addressed; the implementation context (including who the project will serve, what conditions on the ground matter, and why the approach fits); and a theory of change that explains, step by step, how the planned activities will lead to the program's objectives. In practice, that means defining the intended beneficiaries, what they will learn or practice through engagement with U.S. experts, and how those new skills or insights will turn into measurable improvements such as stronger civic participation, better governance practices, improved resilience to corruption, or more robust entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Innovation is an explicit preference in the selection process. Proposals are considered stronger when they introduce a new model, use a creative approach to scale or adapt methods that have already worked, address a current and concrete challenge, and include underserved communities in ways connected to American values. The opportunity also emphasizes inclusion: applicants must demonstrate a genuine commitment to supporting and involving marginalized groups across a wide range of identities and circumstances, such as disability status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, and whether participants live in rural or urban areas. This is not meant to be a checkbox, but rather a requirement that target populations and outreach plans are thoughtfully designed so that people who are often left out can participate meaningfully.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity (CFDA 19.900) offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to Moldova. The funding instrument is listed as a grant or other mechanism, with an award ceiling of $25,000 and an expectation of about four awards. The opportunity was created on March 3, 2020, with an original application deadline of April 15, 2020. Eligible applicants include nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, indicating the program is open to a broader set of nonprofit entities than many U.S.-based grant competitions, as long as they fit the eligibility rules described in the notice.Apply for PAS CHISINAU FY20 08 SPEAKER
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Moldova in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Speakers Program" 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 03, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2020. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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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