# U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-bamako-fy23-01-u-s-embassy-bamako-public-diplomacy-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344616

> U.S. Mission to Mali offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-BAMAKO-FY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mali |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply. The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Malian applicants from: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; • Individuals; and • Non-profit or public educational institutions. The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding form the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bamako: • Programs relating to partisan political activity; • Charitable or development activities; • Construction programs; • Programs that support specific religious activities; • Fund-raising campaigns; • Lobbying for specific legislation or programs • Scientific research; • Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or • Programs that duplicate existing programs. If your project is ineligible based on these criteria, please visit the Grants Programs page on our website to view other U.S. Embassy grant opportunities that may be better suited for your project.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding will be available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Please carefully follow all the instructions and submit your complete proposal to PASBamako@state.gov. Most successful proposals will be for dollar amounts under $75,000, although highly compelling proposals for larger dollar amounts will occasionally be considered if adequate funding allows. All received proposals will be reviewed according to the deadline schedule above and outlined in Section 4C, subject to timely availability of funding. Please note the following requirements in addition to others outlined in this program description. Programs must have a strong connection to the United States, whether by the involvement of an American person or institution and promote an aspect of American culture. Proposals must be submitted in English and budgets must be in U.S. dollars. Programs must address one of the key priorities listed below. All proposals must include a monitoring and evaluation plan. Complete application packets must be sent to PASBamako@state.gov. Incomplete proposals or those submitted in a language other than English will not be considered by the Review Panel.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-BAMAKO-FY23-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 31, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Mali accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement?

Closed May 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $25,000 each. About $250,000 in total across about 25 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.