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PD SECTION PRAIA: SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM

ID: AFPRA-25-01 • Type: Forecasted
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Description

Executive Summary

Priority Region: Cabo Verde

Executive Summary

The Public Diplomacy Grants Program aims to strengthen U.S.-Cabo Verde relations by funding initiatives that promote mutual understanding and collaboration. These grants support projects aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities, including economic growth, security cooperation, democratic governance, and cultural exchange.

All projects 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.

Applicants are advised to review the executive orders and assess their potential impact on proposed projects. Ensuring that initiatives align with current U.S. foreign policy objectives and demonstrate programmatic efficiency will be crucial for funding consideration.

Background
The Public Diplomacy Grants Program, administered by the U.S. Embassy Praia, aims to strengthen U.S.-Cabo Verde relations through funding initiatives that promote mutual understanding and collaboration. The program supports projects aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities, including economic growth, security cooperation, democratic governance, and cultural exchange. All funded projects must incorporate an American cultural element or involve American experts or organizations to enhance understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives.

Grant Details
The grant will support initiatives that foster mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Cabo Verde. Projects should align with U.S. foreign policy priorities and enhance people-to-people connections in areas such as economic development, governance, and cultural exchange. The program anticipates awarding up to 10 grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 each, with a total funding pool of $30,000. Projects must be completed within 12 to 18 months. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their proposals demonstrate programmatic efficiency and align with current U.S. foreign policy objectives.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions from both the U.S. and Cabo Verde. For-profit entities or individuals are not eligible to apply. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and a valid registration in SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for projects is expected to be between 12 to 18 months, with an anticipated project start date of August 25, 2025.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $30,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of approximately $10,000.

Place of Performance
The geographic focus for this grant opportunity is Cabo Verde.
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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)
19.022 - Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
19.441 - ECA – American Spaces
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/13/25 the Department of State forecasted grant opportunity AFPRA-25-01 for PD SECTION PRAIA: SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM with funding of $30,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $2,000 and $10,000.

Timing

Forecast Posted Date
June 13, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Application Posting Date
June 13, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Est. Synopsis Response Date
July 31, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Forecasted
Last Updated
June 13, 2025, 12:38 p.m. EDT
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Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The following U.S and Cabo Verdean organizations are eligible to apply: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions For-profit, commercial entities or individuals are NOT eligible to apply and will not be considered for review.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$10,000
Floor
$2,000
Estimated Program Funding
$30,000
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Mission Praia Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Contact Email
praiagrants@state.gov
Email Description
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