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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-pdpa-fy24-01-africa-regional-services-paris-annual-program-statement-ars/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353019

> Africa Regional Services offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $600) to individuals. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $80,000 in total. Applications closed on May 17, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-PDPA-FY24-01 |
| Agency | Africa Regional Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 17, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $600 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| 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, 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. Using the SOI form available at https://forms.gle/Ncdizk5KyKx41rop9, applicants must submit their statement of interest, in English, that includes: area of expertise and topics covered with a short outline, foreign language (French or Portuguese) ability in addition to English, a description of the speaker’s presentation style and links to videos of presentation (if available), preferred audience. previous experience as a speaker, credentials and/or testimonials/brief endorsement, a copy of the applicant’s U.S. passport, And attach a CV or resume. SOI must be submitted using the dedicated form available at https://forms.gle/Ncdizk5KyKx41rop9, and applicants must upload supporting documents. 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. Once a merit review of eligible SOIs has been completed, selected applicants will be 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/if 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 solicit for virtual and in-person programs. 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, or English. Speakers and artists must 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-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on May 17, 2024. 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 May 17, 2024. 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.