U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Background
The U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Small Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The funding priorities and strategic themes are outlined in the Annual Program Statement.

Grant Details
The grant supports programs that include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. Priority program areas include Peace & Security, Democratic Institutions, Economic Growth, and Opportunities for Development. Examples of eligible programs include academic and professional lectures, seminars, speaker programs, artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, exhibitions, professional and academic exchanges, and support for education initiatives. The length of the performance period is 3 to 12 months with a total available funding of $60,000.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Cost sharing is not required. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization.

Period of Performance
The program performance period is 3 to 12 months with anticipated start dates between January and September 2024. PD Lome will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds.

Grant Value
$60,000 is available with awards ranging from a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000. Exceptional proposals above $25,000 may be granted funds pending availability of funding.

Place of Performance
Participants and target audiences can come from any of the five regions of Togo.