Mission to China: U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau, PAS APS

Overview

The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that we are accepting proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines our funding priorities and areas of interest, as well as procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. 
Purpose of Small Grants
PAS Hong Kong and Macau invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Hong Kong and the United States and Macau through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives and build partnerships.
PRIORITY PROGRAM AREAS
Priority will be given to project proposals that further one or more of the U.S. Consulate’s goals, including:
•    Programs that support STEAM-related activities. 
•    Programs that promote American English language acquisition. 
•    Programs that promote economic empowerment
•    Programs and exchanges that facilitate academic and cultural engagements that 
•    Highlight and/or discuss American expertise, experience and values.
 

The submission deadline is rolling, and awards are limited to one (1) application per organization per grants panel review. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, the Consulate will ask the submitter to identify the priority proposal.

AS Small Grants Program projects may include, but are not limited to, the following types of programs:

• Academic, cultural, civil society/NGO, and professional lectures, seminars, workshops, 
• exchanges and/or speaker programs that present American society, culture or history,
• and/or advance American values to local audiences. 
• Projects that foster shared interest in good governance, strengthening civil society,
• human rights, combatting human trafficking, media freedom, and media literacy. 
• The participation of American experts, academics, artists, musicians, performers, and
• filmmakers in local events.
• Proposals will be reviewed in January and May, depending on availability of funding. 

Cost Sharing or Matching

PAS strongly encourages, but does not mandate, that applicants include cost-sharing elements in their proposals.

PAS will accept proposals throughout the year and will review proposals according to the

following schedule:

• Final date for submissions is May 16, 2025