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2025 Annual Program Statement – DRC Small Grants Program

ID: AF-DRC-PDS-FY25-01 • Type: Posted

Description

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its 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. The Small Grants Program invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Programs should create opportunities for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and highlight shared values. All programs must include a U.S. element, such as an expert, organization, cultural element, or institution, that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa seeks to engage the public, civil society, media, and influencers at all levels of Congolese society and across the DRC with the goal of broadening understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values.

Background
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding availability through its Small Grants Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines funding priorities, strategic themes, and submission procedures for proposals aimed at strengthening ties between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The program seeks to create opportunities for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and highlight shared values. It engages various sectors of Congolese society to broaden understanding of U.S. policies, culture, and values.

Grant Details
The Small Grants Program invites proposals for programs that include a U.S. element, such as an expert or organization, to promote understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Proposed projects should be completed within 12 months or less and may include activities such as workshops on media literacy, community engagement for civic education, entrepreneurship programs, cultural events, and English language acquisition initiatives. Grant proposals must include a detailed budget covering all expected expenses, including travel for participants. Additionally, they should describe monitoring and evaluation plans with pre- and post-activity surveys.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations) and public/private educational institutions. For-profit organizations are not eligible. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration on SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The performance period for projects is between one to twelve months with anticipated program start dates in Spring or Fall 2025.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this program is $50,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000. The number of anticipated awards is between two to ten depending on the amounts requested.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 12/31/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity AF-DRC-PDS-FY25-01 for 2025 Annual Program Statement – DRC Small Grants Program with funding of $50,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $2,000 and $25,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 31, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 31, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Dec. 31, 2024, 9:17 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
April 30, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations are not eligible for this funding opportunity.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$25,000
Floor
$2,000
Estimated Program Funding
$50,000
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Eric Mwenze Grantor
Contact Email
kinshasapdgrants@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries
Contact Phone
00243972621456

Documents

Posted documents for AF-DRC-PDS-FY25-01

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