# U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/lome-fy2024-aps-0001-u-s-embassy-lome-public-diplomacy-annual-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351689

> U.S. Mission to Togo offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $2,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $60,000 in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LOME-FY2024-APS-0001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Togo |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $2,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $60,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.022, 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Others: Governmental Institutions

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) 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: PD Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through cultural 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 PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Professional and academic exchanges and programs; Priority Program Areas: 1. Peace & Security -Promote peace and tolerance and social cohesion -Counter violent extremism 2. Democratic Institutions -Encourage civic engagement and democratic participation of youth and women 3. Economic Growth -Promote entrepreneurship and social enterprises -Strengthen public-private partnerships 4. Opportunities for Development -Support education initiatives -Empower women, minorities, and persons with disabilities

## Questions people ask

### Is LOME-FY2024-APS-0001 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement?

Closed July 31, 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 $25,000 each. About $60,000 in total across about 10 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.