2020 Olympics Programming | PAS SINGAPORE FY20 002

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS SINGAPORE FY20 002

The U.S. Mission to Singapore, through the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, announced a discretionary grant opportunity called "2020 Olympics Programming" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS SINGAPORE FY20 002). The program invited proposals to design, plan, and carry out a multi-event, multi-platform public diplomacy initiative in Singapore timed around the 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. At its core, the opportunity was meant to use the Olympic and Paralympic moment as a high-visibility platform for strengthening people-to-people ties and mutual understanding between Singaporeans and Americans.

The Embassy was looking for programming that taps into a shared enthusiasm for sports and international competition, while intentionally highlighting values commonly associated with the Olympic and Paralympic movements and broader civic life. The description specifically points to sportsmanship, teamwork, fairness and transparency, and diversity and inclusion as themes applicants were expected to build into their concepts. In practice, this implies projects could include a mix of public-facing events and digital engagement, and could involve conversations or activities that connect athletic competition to broader community values, civic participation, and inclusive social norms. The requirement for "multi-event" and "multi-platform" programming suggests the Embassy wanted more than a single standalone event; it was aiming for an integrated campaign-like approach that could reach different audiences through several touchpoints, potentially combining in-person programming with online content and media outreach.

The funding mechanism for the award was a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on partnership between the grantee and the U.S. government compared to a standard grant. Under a cooperative agreement model, the implementing organization usually still manages day-to-day execution, but the funding agency may expect closer coordination on planning, messaging, branding, deliverables, and other substantive aspects to ensure the activities align with public diplomacy objectives.

The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this opportunity was USD 75,000. While the number of expected awards is not provided in the source information, the ceiling clarifies the upper limit for a single proposed program budget under this competition. The opportunity was published on January 8, 2020, with an original application deadline of February 28, 2020, setting a relatively short window for organizations and individuals to develop and submit proposals.

Eligibility was broad, covering many types of U.S. and non-U.S. entities that commonly participate in U.S. public diplomacy programming. Eligible applicants included state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories); and individuals. The activity categories associated with the opportunity were Community Development, Education, and Humanities, reflecting the initiative's focus on civic connection, learning, cultural engagement, and values-based dialogue through sport.

Overall, this funding opportunity was designed to support a coordinated Olympics- and Paralympics-themed public diplomacy effort in Singapore, using multiple events and communication channels to engage local audiences, promote shared values, and deepen understanding between Singaporeans and Americans during a period of heightened global attention to sport and international community.

• The U.S. Mission to Singapore in the community development, education, humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2020 Olympics Programming" 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 2020-01-08.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2020-02-28. (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 $75,000.00 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), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, Individuals.

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