# Africa Regional Services Paris Statement of Interest: ARS Speaker Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-pdpa-fy21-01-africa-regional-services-paris-statement-of-interest-ars/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331816

> Africa Regional Services offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $500) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $80,000 in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-PDPA-FY21-01 |
| Agency | Africa Regional Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $80,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

American citizen individuals who can lead programs within their area of expertise in French, Portuguese, or Spanish based in the U.S., Africa, Brazil and Europe Proof of citizenship by U.S. passport; U.S. green card holders if part of a performing artist group

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Africa Regional Services based in Paris (ARS) of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs announces an open competition for U.S. citizen individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to be considered for a small grant as a guest speaker or artist to conduct outreach activities that enhance the understanding of the United States in sub Saharan Africa. ARS Speakers generally give professional lectures, seminars, as well as, artistic and cultural workshops and masterclasses. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise one-page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate their area of expertise, credentials, and language ability and attach a CV or resume. The purpose of the SOI is to allow applicants to submit their credentials for consideration of inclusion on ARS’ roster of available speakers who will collaborate with U.S. embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa to reach target audiences. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be notified of their inclusion on the ARS roster. The second step begins once names are included on the roster. The second step is the selection by staff of ARS and Embassies and consulates for a specific program and is based on specific objectives, audience, and subject matter. All programs must include U.S. elements such as materials, case studies, or cultural elements that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Objectives Africa Regional Services is pleased to announce that funding is available for virtual, and in-person programs when sanitary conditions allow. This is a Statement of Interest outlining our priorities, themes, and the procedures for submitting your candidacy as a speaker. Programs must be led in French, Portuguese, or Spanish. Speakers and artists demonstrate cultural cooperation between the U.S. and sub-Sahara Africa and indicate the strong transatlantic relationship of our people.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-PDPA-FY21-01 still open?

No. It closed on September 30, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Africa Regional Services Paris Statement of Interest: ARS Speaker Program?

Africa Regional Services accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Africa Regional Services Paris Statement of Interest: ARS Speaker Program?

Closed September 30, 2021. 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 $10,000 each. About $80,000 in total across about 20 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.