# U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PDS Annual Program Statement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pds-mrt-fy2024-u-s-embassy-nouakchott-pds-annual-program-statement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351781

> U.S. Mission to Mauritania offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on March 29, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PDS-MRT-FY2024 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mauritania |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 29, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Mauritania, including:• 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

## What the grant funds

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PDS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PDS Nouakchott-FY 2024 Deadline for Applications: Friday, March 29, 2024, at 12:00 noon GMT/UTC Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Total Amount Available: $100,000 Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 Minimum for Each Award: $5,000 Award of grants is contingent on availability of funds. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott 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, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. Public Diplomacy Grants seeks to address critical global challenges by promoting initiatives that counter mass migration, create economic opportunities, strengthen democracy and support vulnerable communities. Through strategic partnerships, innovative projects, and community engagement, this program aims to foster positive change and contribute to the long-term well-being of Mauritania. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Nouakchott invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through cultural 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. For the full announcement of this funding opportunity, please visit the link below: https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy/nouakchott/grants/

## Questions people ask

### Is PDS-MRT-FY2024 still open?

No. It closed on March 29, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PDS Annual Program Statement?

U.S. Mission to Mauritania 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 Nouakchott, PDS Annual Program Statement?

Closed March 29, 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 $25,000 each. About $100,000 in total across about 10 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.