U.S. Embassy Nairobi PDS Annual Program Statement
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-001
- Agency
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US Embassy Nairobi
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Applications due
- Award size
- $15,000 to $30,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
- Not on record
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi seeks proposals that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya. Applicants must address one of three priority program areas: economic prosperity, democracy and governance, or celebrating the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya relations. Eligible organizations include Kenyan public and private entities serving audiences aged 16 to 35 involved in civil society, business, culture, and academia. Proposals will be evaluated based on organizational capacity, program quality and feasibility, support for embassy priorities, inclusion of a U.S. component, budget, and monitoring plans, with submission deadlines of June 30, 2024.
Funding will be provided through fixed-amount awards or grants between $15,000 and $30,000 from Fiscal Year 2024 State Department Public Diplomacy funds assigned to the Public Diplomacy Programs (CFDA 19.040). The place of performance will be within Kenya, targeting the informed Kenyan audiences described above. Selection notifications will be issued in May and August, with grantees required to agree to post-award reporting and terms.
Synopsis
ROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining funding priorities, focus themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.
Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Kenya and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must advance a U.S. linkage including for example a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policies, economic models, and perspectives on U.S.-Kenya partnership.
Priority Program Areas: Proposals must address one of the following key program areas:
1. Economic Prosperity - Advances the prosperity of the United States and Kenya through a fair and reciprocal economic partnership, the strengthening of Kenya's business climate, support for its startup ecosystem, clean energy solutions and climate change resiliency, and education that skills the next generation of workers.
2. Democracy and Governance - Deepens the bilateral relationship on a broad range of common interests including the respect for human rights, safeguarding civic space, rule of law, public accountability, anti-corruption efforts, shared democratic values, and protection of fundamental freedoms.
3. Celebrating 60 Years of U.S.-Kenya Partnership - 2024 is the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Kenya ties, a milestone to celebrate as well as build upon. Amplify what the United States and Kenya are accomplishing together across various fields, including but not limited to the trade and investment partnership, climate action and renewable energy, public health advancements, education, shared values, and security cooperation.
Participants and Audiences:
Kenyans who may be in any of the following categories;
• Kenyans between the ages of 16 and 35, including students, civil society leaders and social influencers;
• Business leaders and rising entrepreneurs;
• Established opinion leaders, including cultural influencers and academic institution leadership.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SF424I - For Individuals.pdf | ||
| SF424 - For Organizations.pdf | ||
| Nairobi FY2024 Annual Program Statement - Final1.docx | DOCX document |
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