# U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section: Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/aps-fy-23-u-s-embassy-nouakchott-public-diplomacy-section-annual/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345432

> U.S. Mission to Mauritania offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $30,000) to colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on March 24, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | APS-FY-23 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mauritania |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 24, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $30,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section: Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PDS-Nouakchott-APS-FY-2023 Deadline for Applications: March 24, 2023, at 12:00 noon UTC/GMT. Applications for programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Estimated Total Amount Available: $300,000 Maximum for Each Award: $150,000 Requests for funding above this amount will not be considered. Minimum for Each Award: $30,000 A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a request for Full proposal from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Mauritania through cultural, educational and exchange programming that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. PDS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit an application outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Applicants must submit a full proposal, which is a concise, 8–12-page proposal designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives with the development of a full proposal application. Upon review of eligible applications, PDS will invite selected applicants to be in touch with PDS team for award procedures. Purpose: PDS Nouakchott invites full proposals for programs that strengthen education, entrepreneurship, cultural and environmental ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS-funded programs include, but are not limited to: · U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs · Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an American Space · Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is APS-FY-23 still open?

No. It closed on March 24, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section: Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Mauritania accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Diplomacy Section: Annual Program Statement?

Closed March 24, 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 $150,000 each. About $300,000 in total across about 5 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.