# U.S. Embassy Banjul Public Diplomacy (PD) Notice of Funding Opportunity

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-bjl-fy24-as-u-s-embassy-banjul-public-diplomacy-pd-notice/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354685

> U.S. Mission to Gambia offered grants of up to $55,350 (at least $55,350) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $55,350 in total. Applications closed on July 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-BJL-FY24-AS |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Gambia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $55,350 |
| Award floor | $55,350 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $55,350 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040, 19.441 |

## Who can apply

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

• Non-Profit organizations• Educational organizations• Organizations which focus on youth development or women/girls’ empowerment • U.S. programs alumni (individuals)

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Banjul Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available to manage two American Corners, ‘American Corner Fajara” located 78 Atlantic Road and Africell located at Bundung. Each corner will be funded by a separate grant. These grants will be a collaborative agreement with the U.S Embassy Public Diplomacy Section. The U.S. Embassy will work closely with the Recipient to develop this program. The Embassy will be involved in providing feedback, direction, guidance, and vetting for events planned by program participants. The Embassy will also participate in the career development coaching portion of the program. The Embassy will assist in providing speakers and participants for events hosted through the program. The Embassy provides equipment, an internet connection, and other logistical support for the program. The Embassy will have the direction to stop programming at any time. Purpose of American Corners: American Corners are inviting, open-access learning and gathering places around the world that promote interaction among local communities and the United States in support of U.S. foreign policy. American Corners are a worldwide network of publicly accessible places that enable U.S. Embassies and Consulates to build and strengthen relationships with host country communities, showcase American culture and values, promote English language learning, encourage study in the United States, and foster goodwill and mutual understanding. Purpose: The recipient will host a year-long professional development program for students currently enrolled college or university. This program will provide participants with career and professional group opportunities through staffing the Bundung and Fajara American Corners. The recipient will hire appropriate staff to monitor, mentor, and evaluate participant performance and maintain the documentation required to properly manage an American Space per U.S. Embassy and host institution guidance. During their internship program interns will be responsible for creating programs around U. S. Government (USG) priorities, hosting programs on topics directed by their supervisor, supporting their fellow program participant's projects, providing timely evaluations on program impact and success, and will provide staffing for American Corners in The Gambia. Program participants will receive life skills and career coaching.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-BJL-FY24-AS still open?

No. It closed on July 15, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Banjul Public Diplomacy (PD) Notice of Funding Opportunity?

U.S. Mission to Gambia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Banjul Public Diplomacy (PD) Notice of Funding Opportunity?

Closed July 15, 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 $55,350 each. About $55,350 in total across about 2 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.