Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS UKRAINE 2020 11
The Ukraine: Professional Internships Exchange Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship opportunity is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ukraine) grant competition that funds one organization to run a professional exchange program that brings Ukrainian innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesspeople to the United States for short-term internships and structured networking. The core purpose is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in Ukraine by giving participants direct exposure to U.S. organizations, practical business practices, and policy environments that support competitiveness, investment, and enterprise growth, while also encouraging connections that can continue after the participants return home. The program places special emphasis on reaching participants outside Kyiv, signaling an intent to broaden impact beyond the capital and support regional economic development.
The recipient organization is expected to design and implement at least two separate program cycles (two iterations) during the project period. Each cycle should bring a cohort of at least six Ukrainian participants, generally ages 20 to 40, for a 4 to 5 week internship placement in a U.S. host organization. The exchange is not meant to be only an internship; it is structured as a full professional development experience that includes preparation, relationship-building, and follow-up. Applicants are expected to demonstrate how they will identify relevant U.S. public and private sector partners, match participants to meaningful placements, and ensure participants learn how U.S. systems encourage entrepreneurship, improve the business and investment climate, and potentially support U.S. export and investment linkages.
The required program components are clearly laid out and include a competitive selection process (with both a written application and an in-person interview), orientations before the internships in both Ukraine and the United States, and multiple opportunities for participants to network while in the U.S. Specifically, proposals should include a pre-internship networking event in the United States, the 4 to 5 week internship itself, a post-internship debrief in the United States, and a post-internship networking event in the United States. Beyond the U.S.-based activities, proposals must also describe alumni engagement once participants return to Ukraine, such as professional development sessions, mentoring, and networking events designed to sustain momentum, encourage peer collaboration, and translate lessons learned into local action.
The target audience is Ukrainian businesspersons, innovators, and entrepreneurs aged 20 to 40, with explicit preference from the Embassy Public Diplomacy Grants Committee for projects that recruit inclusively and reach groups that are often underrepresented. Strong proposals will show concrete plans to recruit women; members of marginalized communities and underrepresented groups (including persons with disabilities and LGBTQI community members); residents of non-major Ukrainian cities; and representatives from STEAM fields. In practice, that means applicants should explain their outreach channels, partnerships, accessible application processes, fair selection criteria, and how they will ensure diverse participants can fully participate in travel, programming, and alumni activities.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, this is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.900, categorized under Business and Commerce and Community Development. The opportunity number is PAS UKRAINE 2020 11. The award ceiling is $275,000, and the Embassy anticipated making one award. Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status in the United States, other than institutions of higher education. The original posting indicates a creation date of February 21, 2020, with an original closing date of April 20, 2020.Apply for PAS UKRAINE 2020 11
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Ukraine in the business and commerce, community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ukraine: Professional Internships Exchange Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.900.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2020. (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 $275,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: Ukraine: Professional Internships Exchange Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PAS UKRAINE 2020 11)
1) What is the Ukraine: Professional Internships Exchange Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ukraine) grant competition to fund one organization to run a professional exchange program. The program brings Ukrainian innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesspeople to the United States for short-term internships combined with structured networking and follow-up engagement.
2) What is the core purpose of this grant-funded program?
The program aims to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in Ukraine by giving participants direct exposure to U.S. organizations, practical business practices, and U.S. policy environments that support competitiveness, investment, and enterprise growth. A major goal is also to encourage professional connections that continue after participants return to Ukraine.
3) How many awards does the U.S. Mission to Ukraine expect to make?
The Embassy anticipated making one award.
4) What is the maximum grant amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $275,000.
5) What is the opportunity number for this grant competition?
The opportunity number is PAS UKRAINE 2020 11.
6) What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
This is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.900.
7) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Business and Commerce and Community Development.
8) Who is eligible to apply as the recipient organization?
Eligible applicants are U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education.
9) What kind of program is the grantee expected to run?
The recipient organization is expected to design and implement a professional exchange that includes short-term U.S. internship placements plus orientations, structured networking, debriefing, and alumni engagement in Ukraine after participants return.
10) How many program cycles must be implemented?
At least two separate program cycles (two iterations) during the project period.
11) How many participants are expected in each cycle?
Each cycle should bring a cohort of at least six Ukrainian participants.
12) What is the expected participant age range?
Participants are generally expected to be ages 20 to 40.
13) How long is each U.S. internship placement?
Each participant is expected to complete a 4 to 5 week internship placement in a U.S. host organization.
14) Is the exchange program only an internship?
No. The exchange is intended to be a full professional development experience that includes preparation, relationship-building, structured networking activities, and follow-up after the internship period.
15) What required selection steps must the program include?
The required competitive selection process includes both a written application and an in-person interview.
16) What orientations are required?
Orientations are required before the internships in both Ukraine and the United States.
17) What U.S.-based networking and debrief activities are required?
Proposals should include multiple opportunities for participants to network while in the United States, specifically: a pre-internship networking event in the United States, a post-internship debrief in the United States, and a post-internship networking event in the United States.
18) What other U.S.-based core activity is required?
The central U.S.-based core activity is the 4 to 5 week internship itself with a U.S. host organization.
19) What is expected regarding U.S. host organizations and partners?
Applicants are expected to show how they will identify relevant U.S. public and private sector partners, match participants to meaningful placements, and ensure participants gain insight into how U.S. systems support entrepreneurship, improve the business and investment climate, and encourage competitiveness and enterprise growth.
20) Does the program emphasize any geographic focus within Ukraine?
Yes. The opportunity places special emphasis on reaching participants outside Kyiv to broaden the program impact beyond the capital and support regional economic development.
21) Who is the target participant audience?
The target audience is Ukrainian businesspersons, innovators, and entrepreneurs aged 20 to 40.
22) Are there recruitment preferences related to diversity and inclusion?
Yes. The Embassy Public Diplomacy Grants Committee expressed explicit preference for projects that recruit inclusively and reach groups that are often underrepresented.
23) Which underrepresented groups are specifically mentioned as recruitment priorities?
Strong proposals will show concrete plans to recruit women; members of marginalized communities and underrepresented groups (including persons with disabilities and LGBTQI community members); residents of non-major Ukrainian cities; and representatives from STEAM fields.
24) What should applicants explain about outreach and accessibility?
Applicants should explain their outreach channels, partnerships, accessible application processes, fair selection criteria, and how they will ensure diverse participants can fully participate in travel, programming, and alumni activities.
25) What is expected for alumni engagement after participants return to Ukraine?
Proposals must describe alumni engagement activities in Ukraine such as professional development sessions, mentoring, and networking events designed to sustain momentum, encourage peer collaboration, and translate lessons learned into local action.
26) How does the program intend to create longer-term impact beyond the U.S. visit?
By combining internships with structured networking and an alumni program in Ukraine, the exchange is designed to build ongoing relationships and support continued collaboration after participants return home.
27) What is the creation date listed for the original posting?
The original posting indicates a creation date of February 21, 2020.
28) What was the original closing date listed for applications?
The original posting indicates an original closing date of April 20, 2020.
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