# Kigali Public Diplomacy APS

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-kigali-fy25-001-kigali-public-diplomacy-aps/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359682

> U.S. Mission to Rwanda offered grants of up to $35,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on August 2, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-KIGALI-FY25-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Rwanda |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 2, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $35,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions • U.S. and foreign individuals

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Rwanda, of the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement outlining our funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (“Substantial Involvement”). Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in 12 months or less. This notice is subject to availability of funding. 1. Executive SummaryExecutive Summary U.S. Embassy Kigali invites proposals that strengthen connections between the United States and the Rwandan people through projects focused on innovation and skills development, that advance economic prosperity. Proposed programs should clearly align with any of the Embassy's priority areas, which include STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), media and journalism, sports diplomacy, and economic growth. A. Eligibility 1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: · U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations · U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions · U.S. and foreign individuals 2. Cost Sharing or Matching Though not a requirement, the U.S. Embassy encourages proposals with cost-sharing. 3. Other Eligibility RequirementsAll organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. B. Program DescriptionThis funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the U.S. government’s relationship with local communities in Rwanda, advance mutual goals, and amplify the positive impact of collaborative projects. We encourage innovative proposals that address the below outlined priority areas. 1. Goals and Objectives Priority Program Areas: This funding opportunity aims to maximize the impact of U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-KIGALI-FY25-001 still open?

No. It closed on August 2, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Kigali Public Diplomacy APS?

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

### What is the deadline for Kigali Public Diplomacy APS?

Closed August 2, 2025. 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 $35,000 each.

### 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.