U.S. Embassy Ethiopia, PD Request for Statement of Interest
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- PDS-004-FY2025
- Agency
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US Embassy Addis Ababa
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Ethiopia's Public Diplomacy Section is seeking Statements of Interest (SOIs) for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopia through cultural, media, and exchange initiatives. The opportunity (PDS-004-FY2025) focuses on eight thematic areas including supporting political/economic reforms, media literacy, STEAM education, engaging underrepresented populations, promoting peace and elections, leadership development, and environmental protection. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Ethiopian non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals, though organizations are preferred. The SOIs will be evaluated on program quality (50 points), organizational capacity (25 points), and program planning ability (25 points).
The funding opportunity anticipates making 5 awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 each, with exceptional proposals up to $200,000 considered based on funding availability. Programs must be 12-18 months in duration and executed by October 1, 2025. The funding comes from FY25 Smith Mundt & Fulbright Hays Public Diplomacy Funds and falls under three CFDA programs focused on educational/cultural exchange, public diplomacy, and American Spaces.
Synopsis
PD Ethiopia invites SOIs for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Ethiopia
through cultural, media, and exchange and programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral
cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with U.S. experts,
organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, values, and
perspectives.
PD grant programs include, but are not limited to:
• Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
• Artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions
• Programs developed by alumni of U.S.- sponsored exchange and programs
• Programs that strengthen relationships between Ethiopian and U.S. universities, businesses, and/or
organizations
• Media training
This request for SOIs is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and
academic institutions about opportunities from the Public Diplomacy section to support projects in at least
one of the following thematic areas:
• Efforts to support Ethiopia's economic and political reforms, including support for civil society,
democracy, and governance, and/or election processes
• Helping media professionals, media educators, and the public learn how to discern reliable sources of
information and identify misinformation and disinformation, etc.
• Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship, innovation, and promoting education
about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
• Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women, and persons with
disabilities through leadership, education, English language, culture, and other programs
• Promoting tolerance and peace through reintegration and reincorporation of under-represented
populations including youth, women, persons with disabilities, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
• Promoting fair and peaceful elections
• Promoting effective leadership and civic engagement
• Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PD Ethiopia_ FY25 Request for Statement of Interest.pdf | ||
| PDS Ethiopia_ FY25 Request for Statement of Interest.pdf | ||
| Ethiopia - Concept note template - FY25.docx | DOCX document |
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