# U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-lusaka-fy24-01-u-s-embassy-lusaka-public-diplomacy-section-request/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352958

> U.S. Mission to Zambia offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $150,000 in total. Applications closed on April 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-LUSAKA-FY24-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Zambia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $150,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals

• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience. • Individuals • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Zambia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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 (APS) outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes upon which we focus, and the procedures for submitting proposals for funding. Please carefully read and follow the instructions below. Two-round process: In Round 1, applicants submit a concise Statement of Interest (SOI) of no more than 1,500 words that describes the project idea and its objectives. The Public Diplomacy Section will review SOIs and invite a limited group of applicants to continue in Round 2. In Round 2, applicants expand their ideas into full funding proposals for formal consideration. SOIs may be submitted for consideration through April 15, 2024. Please submit your Statement of Interest to LusakaPASGrants@state.gov. Please attach the SOI as a Microsoft Word document. Successful SOI applicants will be notified via email by May 10, 2024. Instructions on the requirements of a full application submission will be provided at that time and full proposals will be due by June 10, 2024. Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals from non-profit and non-governmental organizations for projects that support core U.S. government priorities in Zambia, including promoting democracy and good governance, building inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health and education systems, and advancing peace and security. 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. Successful proposals will clearly define the anticipated results of the program, when results will be expected, and how the U.S. Embassy can measure the anticipated results. Successful grantees will proactively show progress towards results through regular reporting to the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Embassy officials will visit project activities regularly to monitor progress.

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-LUSAKA-FY24-01 still open?

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

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement?

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

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Lusaka Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI): Annual Program Statement?

Closed April 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 $40,000 each. About $150,000 in total across about 6 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.