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PDS-NDJ-FY-01: U.S. Embassy N’Djamena PDS Annual Program Statement

Closed Closed April 10, 2023 Opportunity PDS-NDJ-FY-01 ☆ 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 Chad notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$10,000
• Award floor$2,500
• Total funding$50,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, small businesses and individuals.

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• Small businesses

PDS N’Djamena invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Chad through cultural, information 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 or alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. PDS N’Djamena invites proposals for programs that support U.S. Embassy N’Djamena’s Priority Program Areas listed below.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $10,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Chad increases prosperity and invests in all its people, especially women, better addressing basic needs. Activities, training, and workshops to promote female entrepreneurship and strengthen the capacity to engage in sustained economic activity Entrepreneurship programs for underrepresented audiences including women, minorities, and residents of small cities and rural areas. Programs supporting women’s rise to senior leadership positions in government, business management, civil society, academia, and other sectors. Anti-corruption educational programs and initiatives that contribute to government accountability, business transparency, and improving Chad’s investment climate. Developing support and mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs Activities, workshops to promote English language and strengthen the capacities of English language teachers Chad develops and strengthens democratic institutions and processes and promotes accountable governance and respect for human rights. Protection of human rights, especially those of vulnerable populations such as women, refugees, displaced persons, and the disabled. Programs for teachers and/or students developing engaging activities and workshops that combat violence and promote tolerance. Programs that promote women and girl’s empowerment and education and combat Female Genital Mutilation, Gender Based violence and any other form of violence against women and girls Programs to enhance religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence Programs to increase citizens’ understanding of and participation in the electoral and governance processes. Workshops, seminars and trainings for journalists in investigative journalism, covering elections, reporting human rights abuse, countering disinformation and fake news.

Category: Business and Commerce, Community Development, Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Law, Justice and Legal Services, Regional Development.

Applying now

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

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