Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS COL 004 KANDY
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "American Corner Kandy" (Funding Opportunity Number: PAS COL 004 KANDY) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of State. The opportunity is designed to support small, interactive public programs connected to key development themes identified by the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, with this specific summary focused on Category 1. The grant instrument is a standard grant (not a contract), and the funding activity is listed broadly as "Other" under CFDA 19.040.
Category 1 funding ranges from $1,000 to $4,000, with an award ceiling of $4,000. This category is aimed at running a structured series of classes, typically delivered as regularly scheduled sessions such as weekly, highly interactive classes or activity clubs. The category is described as especially suitable for individual subject-matter experts who have strong experience in the topic area but have limited or no prior partnership history with the U.S. Embassy. In practical terms, this is a small-grants track meant to encourage new partners and practitioners who can run consistent, hands-on learning activities rather than one-off events.
Proposals are accepted from not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions, organized across three funding categories overall, with Category 1 being the smallest funding band. Even though Category 1 is recommended for individual trainers and experts, the opportunity language also emphasizes organizational eligibility and requirements, including demonstrating at least two years of relevant programming experience. Applicants are expected to document this experience directly in the proposal and include a copy of the organization’s registration certificate as part of the application package. This indicates the funder’s preference for credible, established implementers even at the lower funding levels, with clear proof of legal registration and a track record of delivering programs.
In evaluating submissions, the Embassy places notable weight on three factors: the size and appropriateness of the proposed budget, the applicant’s experience implementing interactive programs, and the diversity of the audiences the program will reach. The budget emphasis suggests reviewers will look for cost-effective designs with clear alignment between activities and expenses. The focus on interactivity implies proposals should go beyond lectures and include participatory elements like workshops, discussions, hands-on practice, mentoring, group work, or club-style engagement. The diversity criterion signals a preference for programs that reach participants from varied backgrounds, communities, or regions, rather than narrow or highly homogeneous groups.
Geographically, the program locations should primarily include Kandy and Jaffna, while also allowing activities in other parts of Sri Lanka such as the Southern, Eastern, and Central regions, including Colombo. This priority implies the American Corner Kandy platform and outreach goals are central to the program, while still leaving room for broader national engagement when it strengthens impact or expands access.
The original closing date for this opportunity was July 7, 2016, and the notice directs applicants to the Embassy website for additional guidance and details (http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/nofokandy2016.html). Overall, Category 1 is best understood as a small, practical grant meant to fund recurring, interactive educational programming that advances Embassy-identified development priorities, prioritizes strong implementation capacity, and reaches diverse audiences, with Kandy and Jaffna as the core hubs for delivery.Apply for PAS COL 004 KANDY
- The Department of State in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - American Corner Kandy" 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 2016-06-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-07-07. (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 $4,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - American Corner Kandy (PAS COL 004 KANDY), Category 1
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is titled "American Corner Kandy".
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS COL 004 KANDY.
3) Who is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of State, with the opportunity described through the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.
4) Is this a contract or a grant?
This opportunity uses a standard grant instrument (it is not a contract).
5) What is the CFDA number and funding activity listed?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040, and the funding activity is described broadly as "Other".
6) What does Category 1 fund?
Category 1 supports a structured series of classes delivered as regularly scheduled sessions (for example, weekly), designed to be highly interactive. The intent is to support ongoing learning activities such as interactive classes or activity clubs rather than single, one-time events.
7) How much funding is available under Category 1?
Category 1 awards range from $1,000 to $4,000, with an award ceiling of $4,000.
8) What is the main purpose of Category 1 compared with other categories?
Category 1 is the smallest funding band and is positioned as a small-grants track intended to encourage new partners and practitioners who can deliver consistent, hands-on programming (like recurring classes or clubs), rather than one-off events.
9) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Proposals are accepted from not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions.
10) Can an individual apply?
Category 1 is described as especially suitable for individual subject-matter experts who have strong experience in the topic area but limited or no prior partnership history with the U.S. Embassy. At the same time, the opportunity language emphasizes organizational eligibility and requirements, including documented program experience and legal registration, so proposals should align with those requirements.
11) Is prior partnership with the U.S. Embassy required?
No prior partnership history is not required for Category 1; in fact, Category 1 is described as particularly suitable for strong practitioners who may have limited or no prior partnership history with the Embassy.
12) What experience is expected from applicants?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate at least two years of relevant programming experience. The notice indicates that this experience should be documented directly in the proposal.
13) What registration or legal documentation is required?
Applicants are expected to include a copy of the organization’s registration certificate as part of the application package.
14) What types of activities are considered "interactive" for this NOFO?
The Embassy emphasizes interactivity, meaning proposals should go beyond lecture-only formats and include participatory elements such as workshops, discussions, hands-on practice, mentoring, group work, or club-style engagement.
15) Are one-time events a good fit for Category 1?
Category 1 is framed around regularly scheduled sessions and a structured series of classes or club activities. Based on that description, one-off events are not the primary focus of Category 1 compared with ongoing, recurring programming.
16) What themes or issues should the program address?
The opportunity supports small, interactive public programs connected to key development themes identified by the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. (The specific development themes are not listed in the provided summary.)
17) What are the main evaluation criteria mentioned?
The Embassy places notable weight on three factors:
- Size and appropriateness of the proposed budget (cost-effectiveness and clear alignment between activities and expenses)
- Applicant experience implementing interactive programs
- Diversity of the audiences the program will reach
18) What does "budget size and appropriateness" mean in practice?
The notice suggests reviewers will look for cost-effective designs and a clear match between what you plan to do and what you are requesting funds for, with expenses that fit the scale of a small, structured program.
19) What does the Embassy mean by "diversity of audiences"?
The diversity criterion signals a preference for programs reaching participants from varied backgrounds, communities, or regions, rather than a narrow or highly homogeneous group.
20) Where should activities take place?
Program locations should primarily include Kandy and Jaffna.
21) Can activities take place outside Kandy and Jaffna?
Yes. While Kandy and Jaffna are the primary locations, the notice allows activities in other parts of Sri Lanka, including the Southern, Eastern, and Central regions, and including Colombo, when that supports impact or expands access.
22) Why are Kandy and Jaffna emphasized?
The priority implies that the American Corner Kandy platform and outreach goals are central to the program, with Kandy and Jaffna functioning as core hubs for delivery.
23) How many funding categories exist overall?
The opportunity is organized across three funding categories overall, with Category 1 being the smallest funding band. (Only Category 1 is summarized in the provided information.)
24) What is the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date provided is July 7, 2016.
25) Where does the NOFO direct applicants for additional guidance?
The notice directs applicants to the Embassy website for more guidance and details: http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/nofokandy2016.html
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other
Next opportunity: Methyl Bromide Transition Program
Previous opportunity: Low Emission Accelerator Partnership (LEAP)
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for PAS COL 004 KANDY
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (PAS COL 004 KANDY) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - American Corner Kandy Apply for PAS COL 006 KANDY Funding Number: PAS COL 006 KANDY Agency: Department of State Category: Other Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - American Corner Kandy Apply for PAS COL 005 KANDY Funding Number: PAS COL 005 KANDY Agency: Department of State Category: Other Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Using Conflict Prevention Analysis and Tools to Prevent Violent Extremism in Tanzania Apply for CSOG CSOOPS2 16 004 Funding Number: CSOG CSOOPS2 16 004 Agency: Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,200,000 |
| Safeguarding Children of Incarcerated Parents: Developing and Implementing Family Strengthening Policies at Correctional Institutions at the Local and State level Apply for 16CS17 Funding Number: 16CS17 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,125,000 |
| Remote Sensing of Alluvial Sandbar Dynamics in Grand Canyon Apply for USGS 16 FA 0280 Funding Number: USGS 16 FA 0280 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Other Funding Amount: $83,000 |
| Award Competitions for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in the States of Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Wyoming Apply for 2016 NIST MEP 02 Funding Number: 2016 NIST MEP 02 Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Category: Other Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Comprehensive Gender-Based Violence Programming in Malawi and Tanzania Initiative Apply for SBUR SGWIPF 16 006 Funding Number: SBUR SGWIPF 16 006 Agency: Office of the Secretary Category: Other Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
| Community Supervision Officer Safety Apply for 16CS16 Funding Number: 16CS16 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Grants 2016 Apply for PAS COLOMBO YEG16 007 Funding Number: PAS COLOMBO YEG16 007 Agency: Department of State Category: Other Funding Amount: $9,990 |
| Advocating for Human and Civil Rights for the LGBT Community Apply for S EI300 NOFO1 Funding Number: S EI300 NOFO1 Agency: U.S. Mission to Ireland Category: Other Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Networking and Professional Development of State and Large Urban System Healthcare Administrators Apply for 16PR04 Funding Number: 16PR04 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other Funding Amount: $95,000 |
| Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest: China Programs Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 005 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 17 005 Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| USGS Non-Competitive Assistance FY 2017 - Sacramento Acquisition Branch Apply for G17AS00003 Funding Number: G17AS00003 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Other Funding Amount: $210,000 |
| FY16 Highway-railroad Grade Crossing Safety Education and Enforcement Program, OLI Apply for FR OLS 16 001 Funding Number: FR OLS 16 001 Agency: DOT - Federal Railroad Administration Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,015,000 |
| Religious Freedom and Rule of Law Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 009 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 17 009 Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| 16.PMWRA.VA.Colombia.POLUS Apply for PM PMWRA 15 087 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 15 087 Agency: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA Category: Other Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| FY 2017 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program Apply for ECA ECAPEC 17 002 Funding Number: ECA ECAPEC 17 002 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other Funding Amount: $950,000 |
| Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 012 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 17 012 Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other Funding Amount: $2,650,000 |
| 17.PMWRA.15October2016.UnsolicitedProposal.RFI Apply for PM PMWRA 17 001 Funding Number: PM PMWRA 17 001 Agency: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs - WRA Category: Other Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in ASEAN Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 17 011 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 17 011 Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Category: Other Funding Amount: $740,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "PAS COL 004 KANDY", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.