Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MOROCCO FY23 06
The Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change is a U.S. Mission to Morocco Public Diplomacy grant opportunity (FY2023) run by the U.S. Embassy in Morocco under Funding Opportunity Number PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-06 (Assistance Listing 19.040). The Embassy is soliciting proposals to support a cooperative agreement to organize a regional TechCamp program focused on climate change, with the core idea of bringing together young leaders from Morocco and Israel in a structured, skills-based exchange. While the implementing partner would be based in Morocco, the U.S. Department of State TechCamp team is expected to provide expertise and play a hands-on role in shaping the program content and managing key elements in both Morocco and Israel, working closely with all participants.
The main purpose of the program is to strengthen economic and scientific cooperation around climate change adaptation and mitigation by building durable relationships between promising young Moroccan and Israeli participants. The TechCamp model is meant to be practical and collaborative: it convenes emerging leaders such as climate advocates, civil society and education leaders, entrepreneurs, students, young professionals, and even social media influencers, then connects them with subject-matter experts so they can form teams and co-develop solutions. Beyond basic climate literacy, the program puts a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship and project development, aiming to help participants translate ideas into viable initiatives that can support climate action and potentially contribute to sustainable job creation.
The target audience is approximately 30 emerging leaders, ages 20 to 35, split roughly evenly between Morocco and Israel (about 15 from each country). A key eligibility requirement for participants is English proficiency in both written and spoken communication, since the program is designed for cross-border collaboration and shared training. The structure is explicitly hybrid and unfolds in three phases intended to keep participants engaged over time rather than limiting interaction to a single workshop. Phase 1 is a virtual component in July 2023 (about 2 to 3 days) focused on introductions, aligning goals, early team-building, and cross-cultural communication training. Phase 2 is an in-person program in Morocco in September 2023 (6 days) centered on "climate change 101" and hands-on project creation. Phase 3 is an in-person follow-on in Israel in December 2023 (6 days) designed to deepen and professionalize the projects through business planning, entrepreneurship training, and pitching skills. The Embassy anticipates that the cohort will generate at least six project concepts, and that three of these would be selected for follow-on grant support.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the award is described as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy Morocco will be actively involved in planning and implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The Morocco-side award amount is anticipated in the range of USD 80,000 to 100,000, with a stated proposal ceiling of USD 100,000. The overall performance period runs from June 2023 to June 2024, with the expectation that core programming is completed within six months, followed by a six-month follow-on period to sustain progress and results. The funding is tied to FY23 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds and FY23 Fulbright-Hayes Public Diplomacy Funds. The notice also indicates an expectation of awards in both Morocco and Israel (listed as one in each country), reflecting the binational nature of the overall program design.
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the Embassy and the State Department TechCamp team retain approval and oversight responsibilities across multiple areas. They will provide branding guidance and standardized logos, review and approve marketing and promotional materials (including potential use of U.S. Mission social media and media contacts), approve venue choices, and approve participant selection plans. They also plan to help identify potential speakers or trainers, including U.S. government exchange program alumni, representatives from U.S. companies, and U.S. Mission personnel. Trainers and mentors are subject to recruitment and vetting in coordination with the partner, with final approval by the U.S. side. The State Department TechCamp team also leads the planning of workshop topics, site visits, agenda design, and overall format, reinforcing that the partner organization’s role is implementation in close coordination with U.S. government counterparts.
Eligibility to apply is limited to not-for-profit Moroccan entities such as associations, think tanks, public or private institutions, or civil society organizations that can demonstrate expertise in environmental and climate-change programming and a track record of successful project delivery. Applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of application, and they are expected to be familiar with the federal grants framework under 2 CFR Part 200. The application deadline listed in the notice is April 10, 2023, and proposals cannot propose an intended start date before June 1, 2023 (with an anticipated program start in June 2023). Cost sharing is explicitly not required and is not considered during the merit review, which can reduce barriers for organizations that may not have matching funds available.
Applications must be submitted electronically by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov by midnight on April 10, 2023, and the required submission package is fairly standard for U.S. government public diplomacy grants. Required documents include the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), and SF-424B (Assurances), along with a proposal narrative and organizational information form (both in English), a detailed budget proposal in USD using a 1 USD to 10 MAD exchange rate, CVs for the director and key personnel (in English), and the organization’s final registration papers. The notice emphasizes that incomplete applications, late submissions, or proposals that fail to meet eligibility and documentation requirements will not be reviewed.Apply for PAS MOROCCO FY23 06
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change" 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 Mar 10, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 2023. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change (PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-06)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
The Intercultural TechCamp for Climate Change is a U.S. Mission to Morocco Public Diplomacy grant opportunity (FY2023) run by the U.S. Embassy in Morocco. It supports a cooperative agreement to organize a regional TechCamp program focused on climate change and collaboration between young leaders from Morocco and Israel.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and Assistance Listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-06. The Assistance Listing is 19.040.
3) What type of award is being offered?
The award is a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. Embassy Morocco and the U.S. Department of State TechCamp team will be actively involved in planning and implementation, not just providing funding.
4) What is the main purpose of the TechCamp program?
The program aims to strengthen economic and scientific cooperation on climate change adaptation and mitigation by building durable relationships between promising young Moroccan and Israeli participants. It is designed to be practical and collaborative, emphasizing entrepreneurship and project development so participants can translate ideas into viable initiatives that support climate action and potentially sustainable job creation.
5) Who is expected to participate in the TechCamp?
The target audience is about 30 emerging leaders ages 20 to 35, split roughly evenly between Morocco and Israel (approximately 15 participants from each country). The model includes emerging leaders such as climate advocates, civil society and education leaders, entrepreneurs, students, young professionals, and social media influencers.
6) Is English required for participants?
Yes. A key eligibility requirement for participants is English proficiency in written and spoken communication, since the program is designed for cross-border collaboration and shared training.
7) What is the program format and timeline?
The program is hybrid and includes three phases:
- Phase 1 (Virtual): July 2023 (about 2 to 3 days), focused on introductions, aligning goals, early team-building, and cross-cultural communication training.
- Phase 2 (In-person in Morocco): September 2023 (6 days), focused on climate change fundamentals ("climate change 101") and hands-on project creation.
- Phase 3 (In-person in Israel): December 2023 (6 days), focused on deepening and professionalizing projects through business planning, entrepreneurship training, and pitching skills.
8) How many projects are expected to come out of the cohort?
The Embassy anticipates the cohort will generate at least six project concepts, and that three of these would be selected for follow-on grant support.
9) Where will the TechCamp activities take place?
The design includes a virtual phase, then an in-person program in Morocco, followed by an in-person follow-on in Israel.
10) Who can apply to implement the program?
Eligibility is limited to not-for-profit Moroccan entities, such as associations, think tanks, public or private institutions, or civil society organizations. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in environmental and climate-change programming and a track record of successful project delivery.
11) Does the implementing partner have to be based in Morocco?
Yes. The implementing partner is expected to be based in Morocco.
12) What role will the U.S. Embassy Morocco and the State Department TechCamp team play?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. side will have an active, hands-on role. The Embassy and the State Department TechCamp team are expected to shape program content and manage key elements in both Morocco and Israel in close coordination with participants and the implementing partner.
13) What kinds of approvals and oversight should applicants expect under the cooperative agreement?
The U.S. Embassy Morocco and the State Department TechCamp team retain approval and oversight across multiple areas, including:
- Branding guidance and standardized logos
- Review and approval of marketing and promotional materials (including potential use of U.S. Mission social media and media contacts)
- Approval of venue choices
- Approval of participant selection plans
- Identification of potential speakers/trainers (including U.S. government exchange program alumni, U.S. company representatives, and U.S. Mission personnel)
- Recruitment and vetting of trainers and mentors in coordination with the partner, with final approval by the U.S. side
- Leadership on workshop topic planning, site visits, agenda design, and overall format
14) What is the anticipated award amount and maximum proposal ceiling?
The Morocco-side award amount is anticipated to range from USD 80,000 to USD 100,000. The proposal ceiling is USD 100,000.
15) What is the performance period?
The overall performance period runs from June 2023 to June 2024. The expectation is that core programming will be completed within six months, followed by a six-month follow-on period to sustain progress and results.
16) When is the application due?
The application deadline is April 10, 2023. Applications must be submitted by midnight on that date.
17) What is the earliest start date applicants can propose?
Proposals cannot propose an intended start date before June 1, 2023. The anticipated program start is June 2023.
18) Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
No. Cost sharing is not required and is not considered during the merit review.
19) What funding sources support this opportunity?
The funding is tied to FY23 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds and FY23 Fulbright-Hayes Public Diplomacy Funds.
20) Are there expected awards in more than one country?
Yes. The notice indicates an expectation of awards in both Morocco and Israel (listed as one in each country), reflecting the binational nature of the overall program design.
21) What registrations or identifiers are required for the applicant organization?
Applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at the time of application.
22) What federal grants framework should applicants be familiar with?
Applicants are expected to be familiar with the federal grants framework under 2 CFR Part 200.
23) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov.
24) What documents are required in the application package?
The required submission package includes:
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Proposal narrative (in English)
- Organizational information form (in English)
- Detailed budget proposal in USD using a 1 USD to 10 MAD exchange rate
- CVs for the director and key personnel (in English)
- The organization’s final registration papers
25) Are there specific language requirements for the application materials?
Yes. The proposal narrative, organizational information form, and CVs for the director and key personnel must be in English.
26) Is there a required exchange rate for the budget?
Yes. The detailed budget proposal must be prepared in USD using an exchange rate of 1 USD to 10 MAD.
27) What happens if an application is late or incomplete?
The notice states that incomplete applications, late submissions, or proposals that fail to meet eligibility and documentation requirements will not be reviewed.
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