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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/af-pdpa-fy26-01-africa-regional-services-paris-annual-program-statement-ars/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362065

> Africa Regional Services offered grants of up to $12,000 (at least $500) to individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on August 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AF-PDPA-FY26-01 |
| Agency | Africa Regional Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $12,000 |
| Award floor | $500 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Individuals

Green-card holders and non-American citizens are not eligible applicants. For profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Organizations are not eligible under this APS.

## What the grant funds

Priority Region: Sub-Saharan Africa Africa Regional Services (ARS) Paris, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, invites U.S. citizen speakers, artists, and athletes/coaches to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) for inclusion on the ARS U.S. Speaker Program roster. Roster members may be selected for small program specific grants to conduct in-person and virtual outreach across sub-Saharan Africa. The ARS Speaker Program supports U.S. foreign policy goals in Africa by strengthening security, supporting shared prosperity, and promoting American excellence. In line with the Department’s Freedom 250 initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the Decade of Sport in America programs are encouraged to: Share the American story and 250 years of American excellence in innovation, technology, and culture; and celebrate American achievement in sports. Lead the next era of results driven U.S.–Africa partnership. This Annual Program Statement seeks U.S. citizen individuals with demonstrated expertise who can deliver programs in English and either French or Portuguese. Priority Program Areas include security; economic prosperity, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship; energy security, and critical minerals; and American arts, sports, and creative industries as engines of economic opportunity. Selected individuals will be added to the ARS roster following review and interview. Being on the roster does not guarantee funding; individual grants will be made only when a specific U.S. embassy or consulate request matches a roster member’s expertise and availability. SOIs must be submitted using the dedicated form available at https://forms.office.com/g/NyK95VxSH9. All supporting documents (credentials/testimonials/endorsements, U.S. passport and a CV or résumé) must be emailed to arsspeaker@state.gov. Make sure the email subject line says “SOI” with your full name. Incomplete Statements of Interest will be rejected.

## Questions people ask

### Is AF-PDPA-FY26-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 31, 2026. 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. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

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

Closed August 31, 2026. 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 $12,000 each. About $50,000 in total across about 10 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.