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PAS-SIV-100-FY21-APS: U.S. Embassy Abidjan PAS Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed April 30, 2021 Opportunity PAS-SIV-100-FY21-APS ☆ Save

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 Cote d Ivoire notices from 2021.

• Award ceiling$25,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Total funding$200,000
• Expected awards15
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Ivoirian: • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number from Dun & Bradstreet, as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a DUNS number or be registered in SAM.gov.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Abidjan Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State 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: PAS Abidjan invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Côte d’Ivoire 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. Priority Program Areas: In FY2021, PAS Abidjan’s small grants program seeks proposals for programs that address at least one of the following four priority themes: - Encouraging active participation of youth in a peaceful, inclusive Cote d’Ivoire - Promoting economic empowerment through entrepreneurship - A healthy Cote d’Ivoire is a prosperous Cote d’Ivoire - The U.S. and Cote d’Ivoire as strong partners in business and security Participants and Audiences: While there are no specific required audiences, programs that target youth and/or underserved populations will receive extra credit. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: · Programs relating to partisan political activity; · Charitable or development activities; · Construction programs; · Programs that support specific religious activities; · Fund-raising campaigns; · Lobbying for specific legislation or programs · Scientific research. · Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization; or · Programs that duplicate existing programs. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: Smith-Mundt FY2021 Public Diplomacy Funding. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 1 to 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 6-10 awards (dependent on amounts) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000.00 to a maximum of $25,000.00 Total available funding: $200,000.00USD Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2021 Public Diplomacy Funding Anticipated program start date: On a rolling basis This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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