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AF-PDPA-FY21-01: Africa Regional Services Paris Statement of Interest: ARS Speaker Program

Closed Closed September 30, 2021 Opportunity AF-PDPA-FY21-01 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of Africa Regional Services notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$10,000
• Award floor$500
• Total funding$80,000
• Expected awards20
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Agriculture, Arts, Business and Commerce, Community Development, Energy, Environment, Health, Humanities, Law, Justice and Legal Services, Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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