U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement

This annual program statement from the U.S. Embassy in Luanda announces a request for small public diplomacy grant proposals that strengthen bilateral ties between the United States, Angola, and Sao Tome and Principe through cultural exchanges highlighting shared values. Eligible non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals must submit statements of interest by March 24, 2024 describing proposed program goals and budgets that meet priority areas including celebrating 30 years of U.S.-Angolan partnership, building Angolan media capacity, or developing professional skills in Angola. In Sao Tome and Principe, priorities are entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and cultural understanding. Successful applicants will be invited to submit full proposals by given deadlines, which if selected for award, must be completed by December 2024.

Awards under this program will be made in the form of grants of up to $50,000 to support approved projects in Angola, Sao Tome and Principe. All grant funded work must be carried out and events held within Angola or Sao Tome and Principe, with a strong American cultural element or connection to further public diplomacy goals of the U.S. Embassy in Luanda.