# Africa Regional Services Paris Annual Program Statement: ARS Speaker Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-pdpa-fy23-01-africa-regional-services-paris-annual-program-statement-ars/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344072

> Africa Regional Services offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $600) to individuals. It expected to make about 75 awards worth $80,000 in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-PDPA-FY23-01 |
| Agency | Africa Regional Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $600 |
| Expected awards | 75 |
| Total funding | $80,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Individuals

## What the grant funds

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, artist, STEAM expert, or athlete/coach 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 or conduct athletic camps and trainings. 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, in English, designed to clearly communicate their area of expertise, credentials, and foreign language ability and attach a CV or resume. The SOI should include a description of the speaker’s presentation style, preferred audience, topics covered with a short outline, testimonials/brief endorsement, previous experience as a speaker and links to videos of presentation (if available). 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. The second step begins once a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants, are interviewed. Following the interview with the speaker team, successful applicants will be added to the roster. Successful applicants added to the roster will be contacted by the speaker team when a speaker request by an Africa-based U.S. embassy for a specific program match the applicant’s skills. Objectives Africa Regional Services is pleased to announce that funding is available for virtual, and in-person programs when health and safety conditions allow. This is a Statement of Interest outlining our priorities, themes, and the procedures for submitting your candidacy as a U.S. speaker. Programs must be led in French, Portuguese, Spanish or English. Speakers and artists demonstrate cultural cooperation between the U.S. and sub-Sahara Africa and indicate the strong transatlantic relationship of our people. Priority Program Areas 1.

## Questions people ask

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

No. It closed on September 30, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

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

Africa Regional Services accepted applications from individuals.

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

Closed September 30, 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 $10,000 each. About $80,000 in total across about 75 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.