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U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO PDS Annual Program Statement

ID: PAS-BF-FY25-APS-001 • Type: Posted
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Description


The U.S. Embassy in BURKINA FASO of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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.

Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation ( Substantial Involvement ).

Program Performance Period: Proposed projects should be completed in a year or less.

subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. This notice is subject to availability of funding.

Priority Region: All regions in Burkina Faso

Participants and Audiences:

Participants and target audiences can come from any of all the regions of Burkina Faso.


Background
The U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso, part of the U.S. Department of State, is announcing funding availability through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) Program. This Annual Program Statement outlines the funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding.

The goal is to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Burkina Faso through various programs that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation.

Grant Details
Proposals are invited for programs that include an American cultural element or connection with American experts or organizations. Examples of eligible programs include academic lectures, artistic workshops, cultural heritage conservation, civic education projects, youth community service projects, and initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs.

Priority areas include climate change mitigation, democracy promotion, economic prosperity, countering disinformation, and enhancing understanding of diversity and inclusion.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations (including NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.

All proposals must focus on engaging Burkinabe in Burkina Faso and demonstrate inclusivity based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov.

Period of Performance
Proposed projects should be completed within one year or less from the anticipated program start date of March 30, 2025.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $300,000. Individual awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000. Approximately 15 awards are anticipated depending on the amounts requested.

Place of Performance
All regions in Burkina Faso are eligible for program implementation.
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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 11/25/24 the Department of State posted grant opportunity PAS-BF-FY25-APS-001 for U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO PDS Annual Program Statement with funding of $300,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 12 total grants will be made worth between $1,000 and $25,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 25, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
June 27, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Nov. 25, 2024, 6:41 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
July 27, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
• Registered Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions • Individuals • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$25,000
Floor
$1,000
Estimated Program Funding
$300,000
Estimated Number of Grants
12

Contacts

Contact
Leila C Ouedraogo-Tiam Grantor
Contact Email
ouagapdgrants@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries
Contact Phone
0022625495300

Documents

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