# Africa Regional Services Paris Statement of Interest: Small Grants for International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-pdpa-fy21-04-africa-regional-services-paris-statement-of-interest-small/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/335231

> Africa Regional Services offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $2,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $40,000 in total. Applications closed on August 24, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-PDPA-FY21-04 |
| Agency | Africa Regional Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 24, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $40,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Applications should come from International Visitor Leadership Program Alumni in U.S. and Europe whose work is focused on Africa.

## What the grant funds

Africa Regional Services based in Paris (ARS) branch of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to apply for a small grant in order to carry out a program in line with ARS’ strategic themes in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish. 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 two-page statement of interest designed to clearly communicate the program idea and objectives and basic budget. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision are made. Priority Region: sub-Saharan Africa; programs in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish Program Objectives: ARS invites statements of interest with proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and sub-Sahara African countries through virtual and in-person programs that highlight shared values and promote an understanding of U.S. policies and institutions, as well as the political, economic, social, and cultural context from which they arise. All programs must include an American cultural element, and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, institution/s or material content that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of ARS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs Artistic and cultural workshops and masterclasses Development of podcasts, online courses, radio or other remote learning opportunities Priority Program Areas: 1. Governance: Projects promoting democratic principles, improved and inclusive governance, transparency, human rights, religious freedom, empowerment of marginalized groups, voter participation, civic education, civil society. 2.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-PDPA-FY21-04 still open?

No. It closed on August 24, 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: Small Grants for International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni?

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: Small Grants for International Visitors Leadership Program Alumni?

Closed August 24, 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 $20,000 each. About $40,000 in total across about 2 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.