Opportunity Information: Apply for 4216 9 001
The U.S. Embassy Valletta PAS Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number 4216 9 001) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Mission to Malta under CFDA 19.040. It is designed to fund small, targeted projects that strengthen ties between the United States and Malta (referred to in the statement as Valletta) while supporting democratic participation, social inclusion, and shared values. The opportunity was posted on March 18, 2019, with an original closing date of September 30, 2019, and it anticipated making up to about 20 awards.
The program focuses on practical initiatives that expand participation in public life, with a strong emphasis on women and youth being more fully involved in government and civil society. In practice, this kind of focus usually supports activities like leadership development, civic education, community organizing, workshops that build advocacy skills, or programs that help young people and women engage more effectively with local institutions and decision-making processes. The intent is to strengthen democratic culture and increase the number of voices participating in civic and public affairs.
Another major priority is promoting bilateral cooperation in regional security. While the announcement does not list specific subtopics, this priority commonly includes public-facing dialogues, conferences, educational programming, and expert exchanges that build understanding and cooperation on shared security challenges. The emphasis is on strengthening collaboration and mutual awareness rather than funding operational security activities.
A significant portion of the statement is also devoted to empowering minorities and reinforcing mutual understanding and shared values between the U.S. and Malta. This includes explicit attention to diversity and the integration of refugees and migrants into Maltese society, along with the empowerment of women and other minority groups. Projects aligned with this area could include community integration efforts, intercultural programming, anti-discrimination education, support networks that improve social inclusion, or initiatives that foster dialogue between communities. The overarching aim is to build bridges, reduce social barriers, and support equal participation and opportunity.
The embassy also signals clear interest in strengthening freedom of the press and improving standards in journalism. This priority typically aligns with training and professional development for journalists, programs that encourage ethical reporting and fact-based public information, workshops on media literacy, and initiatives that support independent journalism and open access to information. Closely related is a separate emphasis on enhancing good governance and ethics, which points toward projects that promote transparency, accountability, ethical leadership, and stronger public-sector integrity, often through education, public engagement, and institutional strengthening activities.
Finally, the program supports projects that promote innovation and encourage bilateral investment and commercial cooperation. This suggests interest in initiatives that connect entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, and business communities; showcase innovation ecosystems; develop skills relevant to entrepreneurship; or create platforms for dialogue and partnership between U.S. and Maltese stakeholders. The goal is to encourage forward-looking cooperation that benefits both countries economically and commercially.
The funding instrument is a grant, with a stated award ceiling of $7,000 per project, indicating that the program is structured for smaller-scale, high-impact activities rather than large, multi-year initiatives. Eligible applicants include a broad range of non-federal entities, with the source data specifically listing nonprofits that do not have U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), individuals, and other applicants. The description also references local nonprofit organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and similar organizations as the types of entities expected to carry out these projects.Apply for 4216 9 001
- The U.S. Mission to Malta in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Valletta PAS Annual Program Statement" 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 2019-03-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-09-30. (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 $7,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals, Others.
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