# U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-nbo-pds-fy25-001-u-s-embassy-nairobi-public-diplomacy-section-pds/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357413

> U.S. Mission to Kenya offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $15,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on May 30, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Kenya |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 30, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| 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 following registered U.S. and Kenyan organizations and individuals are eligible to apply: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Non-profit educational institutions• Individuals• Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

Program Description Goals and Objectives 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 Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. 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, energy solutions, and higher education cooperation that creates economic opportunities for both of our countries. 2. Democracy and Governance – Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms. 3. U.S.-Kenya Creative Economy Partnership – Engage creative economy leaders, the Kenyan public, the investor community, and government officials in support of creative economy development and U.S.-Kenya partnership. Program goals could include Government of Kenya policies adopted in support of creative economy growth, advancement of intellectual property protections, U.S.-Kenya creative industry investment opportunities, public understanding and support for U.S. creative economy engagement in Kenya, strengthening of professional networks across different industries, and development of Kenyan university initiatives that facilitate creative economy education and job growth. 4. U.S.-Kenya Higher Education Partnership – Launching and strengthening of long-term joint initiatives between Kenyan and U.S. universities, especially focused on technology, joint research, and private-sector job growth. Program goals could include mutually beneficial tech, education, and business developments for students, researchers, startups, faculty, and larger commercial enterprises. Proposed fields for U.S.-Kenya university cooperation could include trade and investment, economic growth, renewable energy and green industrialization, global health advancements, and security cooperation.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-NBO-PDS-FY25-001 still open?

No. It closed on May 30, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (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, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Annual Program Statement?

Closed May 30, 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 $50,000 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.