Unity in Ukraine | PAS UKRAINE FY22 07

Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS UKRAINE FY22 07

The Unity in Ukraine grant opportunity is an open competition run by the U.S. Embassy Kyiv (U.S. Department of State, EUR Bureau) aimed at strengthening Ukrainian national unity by improving mutual understanding and practical cooperation among religious, ethnic, and linguistic communities across all regions of Ukraine. The core idea is to fund projects that create real connections between communities, encourage communication and information-sharing, and lead to joint initiatives that bridge regional differences. Projects are expected to raise awareness of regional, linguistic, and faith-related issues, and to spark constructive discussion at local, regional, and national levels in ways that reduce stereotypes, counter segregation and disinformation, and support a more cohesive civic identity.

The Embassy is looking for proposals that are not only well-intentioned but also structured for long-term impact, with partnerships strongly encouraged as a way to sustain results after the grant ends. Competitive proposals may include student networking and inter-regional exchange initiatives that bring young people together to collaborate on social, political, environmental, health, or economic challenges; interfaith cooperation that addresses community issues and promotes positive change; and efforts that protect and empower vulnerable or marginalized groups, including women, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities. The program also values public-facing engagement methods such as interactive discussions, debates, public hearings, seminars, and conferences, particularly when they use innovative approaches and modern tools. Another priority area is building durable inter-regional partnerships between NGOs, media, and local communities to implement cooperative projects on diversity and inclusion, religious freedom, minority and vulnerable-group rights, and exploration of local ethnic traditions, while actively working to diminish harmful stereotypes. Online collaboration formats such as video conferences and webinars are explicitly encouraged, and other creative approaches that advance unity are also eligible.

Because the opportunity was developed during COVID-19 constraints, the guidance emphasizes limiting direct in-person contact and using online tools for trainings and meetings whenever possible. For outreach, the Embassy encourages visual and digital methods such as billboards, posters, QR-code-based announcements, and video advertisements, while discouraging heavy reliance on print materials. Regardless of the approach, proposals must clearly define a target audience, set concrete and achievable goals, explain how progress will be measured, present a realistic activity plan and timeline, and include a reasonable, well-justified budget. Preference is given to projects that bring in multiple stakeholders and especially those that engage state and private institutions to help implement activities and sustain them over time. Applicants should also note that up to 10 percent of grant funds may be used for the organization’s administrative needs during implementation.

The intended audiences are broad and include civic activists; school and university students; educators; representatives of local and national government; leaders and members of vulnerable groups; religious communities; ethnic, racial, and other identity-based groups; journalists; decision makers; and regional or national influencers. Grants are expected to run between 5 and 12 months. Up to 15 awards are anticipated depending on proposal quality, with individual award sizes typically ranging from $15,000 to $50,000, and a total funding pool of $400,000. The anticipated program start date listed is May 1, 2022, and the original closing date for applications was March 3, 2022.

Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, other than institutions of higher education). Organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (referenced in the notice as a DUNS number) and an active SAM.gov registration; individuals are not required to obtain these registrations. Applications must follow specific formatting rules and include required federal forms (SF-424, SF-424A, and, in certain cases, SF-424B), a cover sheet/summary page, a project proposal of up to three pages, a detailed budget justification narrative, and supporting attachments such as short CVs for key personnel and letters of support from partners. Proposals are expected to describe the problem being addressed, measurable goals and objectives, activities and methods (a logic model where appropriate), a timeline, staffing roles, partners and sub-awardees, a monitoring and evaluation plan with output and outcome indicators, and a sustainability plan describing how impact will continue beyond the grant period.

Applications are reviewed by a committee and scored on program quality and feasibility, organizational capacity and financial controls, clarity and likelihood of achieving objectives, budget reasonableness and detail, monitoring and evaluation strength, and sustainability of results. The notice also highlights standard U.S. government integrity checks through SAM-related systems (including exclusion lists and performance/integrity review where applicable). Budget guidance stresses clear line-item explanations for personnel, travel, equipment, supplies, contractual costs, other direct costs, and indirect costs (including rules for NICRA or a de minimis indirect rate). Finally, the grant funds cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverages.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Unity in Ukraine" 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 Feb 03, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 03, 2022. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: 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.

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