# U.S. Embassy Nairobi PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-nbo-pds-fy24-001-u-s-embassy-nairobi-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352344

> U.S. Mission to Kenya offered grants of up to $30,000 (at least $15,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 30, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 30, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $30,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Kenyan organizations:• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience.• Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions• Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

ROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining funding priorities, focus themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. linkage including for example a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, economic models, and perspectives on U.S.-Kenya partnership. Priority Program Areas: Proposals must address one of the following key program areas: 1. Economic Prosperity – Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya’s business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, clean energy solutions and climate change resiliency, and education that skills the next generation of workers. 2. Democracy and Governance – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including the respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms. 3. Celebrating 60 Years of U.S.-Kenya Partnership – 2024 is the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya ties, a milestone to celebrate as well as build upon. Amplify what the United States and Kenya are accomplishing together across various fields, including but not limited to the trade and investment partnership, climate action and renewable energy, public health advancements, education, shared values, and security cooperation. Participants and Audiences: Kenyans who may be in any of the following categories; • Kenyans between the ages of 16 and 35, including students, civil society leaders and social influencers; • Business leaders and rising entrepreneurs; • Established opinion leaders, including cultural influencers and academic institution leadership.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-001 still open?

No. It closed on June 30, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

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

U.S. Mission to Kenya 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 Nairobi PDS Annual Program Statement?

Closed June 30, 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 $30,000 each.

### 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.