U.S. Embassy Abidjan PDS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Abidjan Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The purpose of the grants is to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cote d'Ivoire through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Cote d'Ivoire registered non-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria such as program quality, organizational capacity, budget justification, and sustainability. The application deadline is July 30, 2024.

Award amounts range from $20,000 to $200,000 USD, and the funding sources include FY2024 Smith-Mundt and Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funding, as well as FY2023 Foreign Assistance Act (Economic Support Funds). The key federal grant programs under this opportunity are 19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs and 19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs. All proposed programs must take place in Cote d'Ivoire.