# U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-nga-pd-abv-fy23-001-u-s-embassy-abuja-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345299

> U.S. Mission to Nigeria offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $5,000) to colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on March 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-NGA-PD-ABV-FY23-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Nigeria |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022, 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Public Affairs Section accepts applications from U.S. and Nigerian: 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

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Abuja is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy 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. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Nigeria through cultural, information and exchange 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 Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional lectures, seminars · Exchanges and speaker programs · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions, media events · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Training and empowerment programs · Leadership, youth, and sports programs · Initiatives that support democratic values such as freedom of the press · Programs that advance peace, security, and national unity Priority Program Areas: PDS will prioritize grant program proposals that: · Promote democracy, good governance, and human rights through. o Civic engagement at the state and local levels o Youth activism o Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of marginalized groups · Strengthen human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and development through programs focused on. o Women Empowerment o Digital skills and green entrepreneurship o Mentorship and skills building to increase employability and professional literacy o Climate change: community service and public awareness campaigns o Leadership and peacebuilding through sports o Improve and expand English language learning through curriculum development and teacher training · Promote the preservation, restoration, and protection of Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditions through: o Training and capacity-building for local professionals o Educational and cultural exchange for curators and art conservators o Campaigns to improve public awareness · Highlight priority themes in relation to key dates on the U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-NGA-PD-ABV-FY23-001 still open?

No. It closed on March 31, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

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

U.S. Mission to Nigeria accepted applications from colleges and universities and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

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

Closed March 31, 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 $50,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 12 awards.

### Who has won Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Georgetown University, Persatuan Gaya Hidup Lestari Biji Biji Kuala Lumpur. The program made 3,361 awards worth $57.2 million in that time.