# U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-sgp-fy22-01-u-s-embassy-cotonou-pds-request-for-statements/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336538

> U.S. Mission to Benin offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $128,000 in total. Applications closed on June 5, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-SGP-FY22-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Benin |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 5, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $128,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- Individuals

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Beninese: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience; • Individuals; • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; • Governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE - U.S. EMBASSY COTONOU PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION - Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-SGP-FY22-01 Deadline for Applications: Round 1: January 31, 2022 (11:59 p.m.) Round 2: June 5, 2022 (11:59 p.m.) CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: Approximately $128,000 (Subject to Availability of Funds) Maximum for Each Award: Varies (See Priority Program Objectives) The U.S. Embassy in Benin is unable to provide individual feedback on non-selected Statements of Interest. A public presentation with general feedback from Round 1 will be offered prior to the Round 2 submission deadline. The date and time will be announced on the Embassy Facebook. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Cotonou Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties between the peoples of the United States and Benin through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. PDS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. Applicants must first submit a SOI, which is a concise, one to two page concept note (in English) designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives before the development of a full proposal application. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants the opportunity to submit program ideas for PDS to evaluate prior to requiring the development of full proposal applications. Upon review of eligible SOIs, PDS will invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications. PURPOSE: PDS Cotonou invites SOIs for programs that strengthen ties between the people of the United States and the people of Benin through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or a 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-SGP-FY22-01 still open?

No. It closed on June 5, 2022. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Cotonou PDS Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement?

Closed June 5, 2022. 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 $128,000 in total across about 8 awards.

### 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.