# U.S. Embassy, Conakry- PD Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-con-pas-22-01-u-s-embassy-conakry-pd-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/338620

> U.S. Mission to Guinea offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on April 30, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-CON-PAS-22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Guinea |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 30, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- City or township governments

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Conakry/ Bureau of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications for Public Diplomacy Grants. Please follow all instructions below. Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration before the closing date of this Annual Program Statement on April 30, 2022. Awards will be made on a rolling basis, pending the availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Background: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Conakry is soliciting proposals for grants from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to these priorities, the Public Affairs Section’s goals, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Public diplomacy programming includes communications with international audiences, cultural programming, educational exchanges, promoting education including science, technology and math education, and international visitor programs. Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, PAS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings prior to application. This program will be funded under the appropriate Public Diplomacy or Foreign Assistance Act authorization. All programming is subject to the statutory limitations of the funding determined. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Conakry invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guinea through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of Public diplomacy programs include, but are not limited to: • Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; • Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; • Professional and academic exchanges and programs; • Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or • professional exchange program; • Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-CON-PAS-22-01 still open?

No. It closed on April 30, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy, Conakry- PD Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Guinea accepted applications from state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy, Conakry- PD Annual Program Statement?

Closed April 30, 2022. 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 $150,000 in total across about 7 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.