PAS-CMR-FY21-07: Yaounde “Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes” – American Representation
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to Cameroon notices from 2021.
U.S. Mission to Cameroon offered grants of up to $10,000 (at least $5,000) to individuals. It expected to make one award worth $10,000 in total. Applications closed on March 16, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 3, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$10,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | February 3, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 16, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 15, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- Individuals
• U.S. citizenship• Three or more years’ experience as a chef, caterer, or similar role.• Leadership experience in a food-based business endeavor
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Embassy of the United States in Cameroon announces an open competition for U.S. citizens in Cameroon with experience as a chef and with starting or operating a small business to submit applications for representing American cuisine and food-based entrepreneurship models at the Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes in Yaoundé on May 27 - 29, 2021. Applicants must submit proposals to pasgrantsyaounde@state.gov by midnight, Cameroon local time (WAT), on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Program Objectives: U.S. participation in the Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes will: · Promote mutual understanding between the United States and Cameroon through sharing of cultural experiences related to food · Share American models for successful food-based entrepreneurship to promote private sector development and entrepreneurship in Cameroon Program Elements: The U.S. Embassy is seeking a partner to manage a booth and related activities representing the United States at the Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes on a part-time basis during the three days of the convention, May 27-29. Applicant proposals must include provision of the following: · Daily cooking demonstrations; · Talks on best practices for successful food-based entrepreneurship based on ideas or models from the United States; · Distribution of food samples in a culturally appropriate way; · Equipment and supplies needed for booth set-up to accommodate specific activities proposed; · Set-up of the booth to accommodate an Embassy representative and promotional materials during periods of time when the grantee is not active; · A presentation on an aspect of American cuisine during the panel discussion on gastronomy; · Arrangements for participation in a cultural performance. COVID-19 Precautions: The applicant must commit to abiding by COVID-19 prevention measures in carrying out the grant activities, such as all staff supporting the grant properly wearing a mask over mouth and nose at all times (with possible exceptions during public speaking if sufficient distancing from others is maintained). This is essential as the grantee will be representing the U.S. Embassy. The proposal must identify the measures the grantee will take to promote compliance with safety protocols. During the festival, the grantee will have the option to cancel participation in activities organized by the festival sponsors if the grantee deems them insufficiently safe. Eligibility Criteria for Applicants: · U.S.
Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Public Diplomacy Programs (19.040) awarded $358 million across 13,489 grant awards, an average of $26,570 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 2,478 | $50.3 million | |
| Meridian International Center | District of Columbia | 27 | $6.5 million |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. | District of Columbia | 72 | $4.7 million |
| Cultural Vistas, Inc. | District of Columbia | 22 | $4.7 million |
| World Learning Inc. | Vermont | 25 | $4.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAS-CMR-FY21-07 still open?
No. It closed on March 16, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).
Who can apply for Yaounde “Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes” – American Representation?
U.S. Mission to Cameroon accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Yaounde “Festival of Cameroonian and World Dishes” – American Representation?
Closed March 16, 2021. 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 $10,000 each. About $10,000 in total for one award.
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.