Hainan Oceans and Climate Social Media Partnership | EAPGZ 22 GR 002 01112022

Opportunity Information: Apply for EAPGZ 22 GR 002 01112022

The Hainan Oceans and Climate Social Media Partnership is a small, targeted U.S. Department of State grant opportunity run through the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou (U.S. Mission to China). It supports a public-facing program designed to connect with Hainan's surfing community and locally active environmental social media influencers, using that network to raise awareness about climate change and how it affects ocean and coastal environments. In practical terms, the project is meant to translate climate and ocean issues into content and conversations that resonate with people who spend time on the water and who already have an online audience in the region.

The opportunity was offered as a discretionary award under a cooperative agreement, which usually means the funding agency expects to be more involved than in a standard grant, such as helping shape activities, messaging, or coordination. The program falls under the humanities/cultural affairs category (CFDA 19.040), reflecting a focus on public engagement, outreach, and communication rather than scientific research. The grant aimed to support one award with a maximum budget of $25,000, indicating a relatively compact project that would likely emphasize high-impact engagement, content creation, and community activation rather than long-term infrastructure or large-scale fieldwork.

Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education), and individuals. That eligibility range suggests the consulate was open to proposals from both established organizations and credible independent practitioners who can demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver a focused program, work with community partners, and produce measurable outreach outcomes.

Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number EAPGZ 22 GR 002 01112022, a posting/creation date of January 11, 2022, and an original application deadline of January 25, 2022. With only one expected award and a short application window, the competition likely favored applicants who already had relationships in Hainan or had proven experience running digital campaigns, community partnerships, or cultural and environmental public diplomacy programs.

Overall, this grant opportunity was essentially about leveraging lifestyle communities and trusted local online voices to communicate climate and ocean-environment impacts in a way that feels relevant and shareable, especially among audiences connected to Hainan's coastal and surfing culture.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to China in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hainan Oceans and Climate Social Media Partnership" 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 Jan 11, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 25, 2022. (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 having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.

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