Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS MOROCCO FY23 08
The "Space Pavilion at Science Fair" grant (Funding Opportunity Number PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-08, Assistance Listing 19.040) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco public diplomacy funding opportunity designed to support the creation and management of a U.S. Embassy Rabat-branded, space-themed pavilion at the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication Science Fair. The science fair is scheduled for November 2023 and the pavilion is expected to operate for ten days. The core idea is to deliver an interactive, hands-on exhibit that highlights the wonders of astronomy and space exploration while clearly emphasizing U.S. leadership, U.S. approaches, and American models and examples in STEM and space technology.
The pavilion concept is meant to feel immersive and engaging for broad audiences, mixing educational content with practical demonstrations and participatory experiences. Suggested themes include the history of space exploration, recent NASA achievements, the solar system and other celestial bodies, astronaut training and day-to-day life in space, the role of telescopes and observatories (with a specific nod to the James Webb Space Telescope), and the importance of international collaboration in space missions. The opportunity encourages implementers to incorporate attention-grabbing features such as interactive learning stations, virtual reality simulations of spacewalks or planetary exploration, a spacecraft cockpit mock-up, a small Mars rover model that visitors can operate, telescope demonstrations, and even live-streamed imagery from observatories. Beyond the booth itself, the Embassy also expects workshops and public talks to take place alongside the festival, ideally featuring U.S. speakers and alumni of U.S. government STEM exchange programs.
The target audience is intentionally broad. The pavilion should be welcoming to the general public, including visitors with physical disabilities, while also offering tailored value for students and youth (inspiration and accessible explanations of complex concepts), educators (classroom ideas and materials), aspiring space professionals (career-oriented exposure and expert interaction), and dedicated space enthusiasts (deeper technical content and high-interest experiences like VR and expert talks). The program objectives reflect this wide reach: provide a fun and educational space and astronomy experience, inspire future scientists and explorers, engage diverse visitors to strengthen appreciation for science, and improve public understanding and engagement with space-related STEM topics.
From an implementation standpoint, the selected recipient is expected to handle end-to-end delivery. That includes designing the pavilion in coordination with the U.S. Embassy (defining scope, outcomes, outputs, and audience profiles), researching and selecting the themes and technologies to showcase, recruiting and training staff (scientists, educators, and volunteers) capable of engaging visitors and answering questions, building partnerships as needed, and running promotion and outreach through channels like social media, email, and press. The recipient must also conduct monitoring and evaluation during the fair by collecting data on engagement, satisfaction, and learning outcomes, then using that information to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
Funding is capped at a total of $25,000, with one anticipated award ranging from $20,000 to $25,000. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement using FY23 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds, which signals substantial involvement by the U.S. Embassy during planning and implementation. Embassy staff will review and approve key elements such as the timeline and milestones, branding and logo use, marketing materials, pavilion design, selection of speakers/trainers, proposed activities and workshop formats, partnerships, and the metrics used to judge success. The anticipated start date is July 2023, and the project period is expected to run six to nine months, with projects to be completed in nine months or less. The notice also indicates that continuation funding beyond the initial period could be considered non-competitively, depending on funds, performance, and U.S. government interest.
Eligibility is limited to Moroccan associations and organized civil-society organizations that have begun SAM registration and have experience running youth STEM programs. For-profit entities, commercial organizations, U.S. organizations, and NGOs are not eligible under this opportunity. Cost sharing is not required, and any voluntary cost share (cash or in-kind) can be described but is not used as an evaluation criterion. To receive an award, organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov.
The opportunity lists a closing date of May 12, 2023, but also provides submission instructions stating that applications should be submitted as PDFs by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov no later than April 8, 2023 at midnight, with questions directed to the same address. Applicants would need to rely on the official NOFO and any related documents to confirm which date governs submission for their application package and to ensure compliance with all formatting and required forms.Apply for PAS MOROCCO FY23 08
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Space Pavilion at Science Fair" 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 29, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 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 $25,000.00 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): Space Pavilion at Science Fair Grant
What is the "Space Pavilion at Science Fair" grant?
This funding opportunity supports the creation and management of a U.S. Embassy Rabat-branded, space-themed pavilion at the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication Science Fair. The pavilion is meant to be interactive, hands-on, and clearly highlight U.S. leadership, U.S. approaches, and American models and examples in STEM and space technology.
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Morocco, as a public diplomacy funding opportunity.
What are the funding opportunity number and assistance listing?
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-MOROCCO-FY23-08. Assistance Listing: 19.040.
What is the main purpose of the pavilion?
The pavilion is designed to deliver an immersive, engaging astronomy and space exploration experience that is fun and educational, inspires future scientists and explorers, strengthens appreciation for science among diverse visitors, and improves public understanding and engagement with space-related STEM topics, while emphasizing U.S. leadership and American examples in space and STEM.
When will the science fair take place, and how long will the pavilion operate?
The science fair is scheduled for November 2023, and the pavilion is expected to operate for ten days.
What is the expected project start date and overall project length?
The anticipated start date is July 2023. The project period is expected to run six to nine months, and projects are expected to be completed in nine months or less.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is capped at $25,000. One anticipated award is expected to range from $20,000 to $25,000.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funded by FY23 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds, which indicates substantial involvement by the U.S. Embassy during planning and implementation.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Under this cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy is expected to be substantially involved. Embassy staff will review and approve key elements such as the project timeline and milestones, branding and logo use, marketing materials, pavilion design, selection of speakers/trainers, proposed activities and workshop formats, partnerships, and the metrics used to judge success.
What themes or topics can the pavilion include?
Suggested themes include the history of space exploration, recent NASA achievements, the solar system and other celestial bodies, astronaut training and day-to-day life in space, telescopes and observatories (including a specific nod to the James Webb Space Telescope), and the importance of international collaboration in space missions.
What kinds of interactive features are encouraged?
The opportunity encourages attention-grabbing, participatory elements such as interactive learning stations, virtual reality simulations of spacewalks or planetary exploration, a spacecraft cockpit mock-up, a small Mars rover model that visitors can operate, telescope demonstrations, and live-streamed imagery from observatories.
Are workshops and public talks required, or is it only an exhibit?
Beyond the pavilion itself, the Embassy expects workshops and public talks to take place alongside the festival. These are ideally delivered with U.S. speakers and alumni of U.S. government STEM exchange programs.
Who is the target audience for this pavilion?
The target audience is broad and includes the general public (including visitors with physical disabilities), students and youth, educators, aspiring space professionals, and dedicated space enthusiasts.
What does accessibility mean for this project?
The pavilion should be welcoming to the general public, including visitors with physical disabilities. The opportunity indicates the experience should be designed with broad access in mind.
What specific value should the pavilion offer different audience groups?
Students and youth should find inspiration and accessible explanations of complex concepts. Educators should gain classroom ideas and materials. Aspiring space professionals should benefit from career-oriented exposure and expert interaction. Space enthusiasts should find deeper technical content and high-interest experiences such as VR and expert talks.
What are the main responsibilities of the selected recipient?
The recipient is expected to manage end-to-end delivery. This includes designing the pavilion in coordination with the U.S. Embassy (defining scope, outcomes, outputs, and audience profiles), selecting themes and technologies, recruiting and training staff and volunteers, building partnerships as needed, running promotion and outreach (social media, email, press), and delivering monitoring and evaluation during the fair.
What kind of staffing is expected for the pavilion?
The recipient is expected to recruit and train staff such as scientists, educators, and volunteers who can engage visitors and answer questions during the event.
Is marketing and outreach part of the project?
Yes. The recipient is expected to run promotion and outreach using channels such as social media, email, and press.
Are partnerships allowed or expected?
The recipient may build partnerships as needed. Partnerships, if proposed, are among the elements that may be reviewed and approved by Embassy staff.
What monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is required?
The recipient must conduct monitoring and evaluation during the fair by collecting data on engagement, satisfaction, and learning outcomes, and then use that information to assess effectiveness and inform improvements.
How will the U.S. Embassy be involved in reviewing project elements?
Embassy staff will review and approve key components including the timeline and milestones, branding and logo use, marketing materials, pavilion design, selection of speakers/trainers, activities and workshop formats, partnerships, and the metrics used to measure success.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Moroccan associations and organized civil-society organizations that have begun SAM registration and have experience running youth STEM programs.
Who is not eligible to apply?
For-profit entities, commercial organizations, U.S. organizations, and NGOs are not eligible under this opportunity.
Is cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing is not required. Any voluntary cost share (cash or in-kind) may be described but is not used as an evaluation criterion.
What registrations or identifiers are required to receive an award?
To receive an award, organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov. The eligibility description also notes that eligible applicants must have begun SAM registration.
How should applications be submitted?
Applications should be submitted as PDFs by email to Rabatgrants@state.gov.
Where should questions about the opportunity be sent?
Questions should be directed to Rabatgrants@state.gov.
What is the application deadline?
The notice lists a closing date of May 12, 2023, but it also states that applications should be submitted by email no later than April 8, 2023 at midnight. Applicants are expected to rely on the official NOFO and any related documents to confirm which date governs submission for their application package and to ensure compliance with formatting and required forms.
Can continuation funding be available after the initial project period?
Yes. The notice indicates that continuation funding beyond the initial period could be considered non-competitively, depending on funds, performance, and U.S. government interest.
What branding is expected for the pavilion?
The pavilion is expected to be U.S. Embassy Rabat-branded. Branding and logo use are specifically identified as elements that the Embassy will review and approve.
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