U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- LOME-FY2024-APS-0001
- Agency
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US Embassy Lome
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $2,000 to $25,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This Notice of Funding Opportunity announces a Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program from the U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo seeking proposals for cultural exchange programming that strengthen ties between the United States and Togo. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, non-profits, individuals, and non-501(c)(3) organizations proposing programs in four priority areas: peace and security, democratic institutions, economic growth, and opportunities for development. Proposals will be evaluated based on inclusion of an American cultural element and potential to increase understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis with review periods in January, April, and August.
Awards may range from $2,000 to $25,000 and will be provided through cooperative agreements or grants assigned under the Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs and Public Diplomacy Programs federal grant programs administered by the Department of State. Funded projects must be carried out in Togo with an American connection and are expected to promote bilateral cooperation and shared values between the United States and Togo.
Synopsis
The U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) 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.
Purpose of Small Grants: PD Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through cultural 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, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Priority Program Areas:
1. Peace & Security
-Promote peace and tolerance and social cohesion
-Counter violent extremism
2. Democratic Institutions
-Encourage civic engagement
and democratic participation of youth and women
3. Economic Growth
-Promote entrepreneurship and social enterprises
-Strengthen public-private partnerships
4. Opportunities for Development
-Support education initiatives
-Empower women, minorities, and persons with disabilities
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