# Mission Somalia PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-pds-mog-fy24-01-mission-somalia-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352625

> U.S. Mission to Somalia offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make $80,000 in total. Applications closed on April 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-PDS-MOG-FY24-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Somalia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $80,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

Executive Summary The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The implementers will be a legally recognized non-profit, non-governmental organization, or individual that meets U.S. and Somali technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Diplomacy Section can be found at https://so.usembassy.gov/. PDS Mogadishu invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, academic, and professional ties between the United States and Somalia through programming and exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element and/or connection(s) with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposals have a funding floor of $5,000, max of $20,000, and an average amount of $10,000 for a project of up to one year in duration. Background PDS Mogadishu seeks to strengthen cultural, academic, and professional ties between the United States and Somalia through programming and exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. The PDS Small Grants Program is designed to further the following public diplomacy goals: 1) Increase security for the United States and Somalia; 2) respond to reoccurring humanitarian needs; and 3) Promote peace through stable, effective governance. Audiences The proposal must include one or more target audience(s): youth, entrepreneurs, journalists and media professionals, human rights activists and other civil society representatives, and academics and teaching professionals. Unless strong justification is provided, all projects should strive to achieve gender balance. Projects can be nationwide or focused on specific geographic areas with an explanation of why the specific geographic region is relevant to the strategy. Priority Program Areas Counter Violent Extremism: Proposals focus on individuals and organizations involved in peacebuilding or anti-violent extremist efforts, especially community influencers, women, and religious leaders, to ensure they retain the skills, knowledge, and capacity necessary to take a stronger role in their areas of expertise.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-PDS-MOG-FY24-01 still open?

No. It closed on April 26, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Mission Somalia PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Somalia accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals.

### What is the deadline for Mission Somalia PDS Annual Program Statement?

Closed April 26, 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 $20,000 each. About $80,000 in total.

### 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.