# U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-libreville-pds-aps-fy25-01-u-s-embassy-libreville-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359823

> U.S. Mission to Gabon offered grants of up to $15,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $40,000 in total. Applications closed on August 22, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-LIBREVILLE-PDS-APS-FY25-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Gabon |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 22, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 7 |
| 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)

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Individuals• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions• For-profit entities are not eligible. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov.

## What the grant funds

PDS Libreville invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Gabon by highlighting our shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. All programs must have a clear nexus to U.S. foreign policy objectives, and contribute to U.S. Embassy Libreville’s efforts to make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous; and/or showcase U.S. excellence in various fields, including emerging technologies. We welcome projects that highlight American excellence and support the American First agenda. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: English language promotion activities; Business and entrepreneurship promotion activities; Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; and Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; Priority Program Areas: Promoting an attractive business and investment environment in Gabon; Supporting sustainable economic development; Expanding English language training, instruction, and resources; and Deepening U.S. – Gabon ties through cultural preservation activities and increasing local understanding of U.S. policy, culture, and values Participants and Audiences: Youth, especially emerging leaders Opinion leaders, including cultural, academic, and media figures The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs relating to partisan political activity; Charitable or development activities; Construction programs; Programs that support specific religious activities; Fund-raising campaigns; Lobbying for specific legislation or programs Scientific research; Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or Programs that duplicate existing programs.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-LIBREVILLE-PDS-APS-FY25-01 still open?

No. It closed on August 22, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Gabon accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement?

Closed August 22, 2025. 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 $15,000 each. About $40,000 in total across about 7 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.