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U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement

ID: DOS-PAS-ANG-FY23-01 • Type: Posted

Description

The U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding of program proposals that strengthen ties between the people of the United States and Angola through cultural and exchange programs that highlight our shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below.

The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. Applicants must first submit a SOI, which is a concise, one -to- two page concept note in English designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives before the development of a full proposal application. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants the opportunity to submit program ideas for PDS to evaluate prior to requiring the development of full proposal applications. Upon review of eligible SOIs, PDS will invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications.

Program Objectives: These small grants intend to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States, Angola, and S o Tom and Principe through activities that highlight shared values, goals, and cooperation. All proposals must have a strong American cultural element, or a 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.

Background
The U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce this Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding of program proposals that strengthen ties between the people of the United States and Angola through cultural and exchange programs that highlight our shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.

Grant Details
The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. Applicants must first submit a SOI, which is a concise, one-to-two page concept note in English designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives before the development of a full proposal application.

The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants the opportunity to submit program ideas for PDS to evaluate prior to requiring the development of full proposal applications. Upon review of eligible SOIs, PDS will invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications.

The small grants intend to strengthen ties and build relationships between the United States, Angola, and São Tomé and Principe through activities that highlight shared values, goals, and cooperation. All proposals must have a strong American cultural element or a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Eligibility Requirements
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Not for profit organizations including civil society/non-governmental organizations and think tanks, educational institutions, individuals. No cost share or matching is required. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization.

Period of Performance
Proposed programs should be completed in 18 months or less with an anticipated program start date by September 2024.

Grant Value
Total Amount Available: Approximately $150,000. Maximum for Each Award: See Section B. Minimum for Each Award: $20,000
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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
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 2/9/23 the Department of State posted grant opportunity DOS-PAS-ANG-FY23-01 for U.S. Embassy Luanda Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest: Annual Program Statement with funding of $150,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.022 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants. It is expected that 6 total grants will be made worth between $20,000 and $50,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 9, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 28, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Feb. 9, 2023, 9:47 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
May 28, 2023

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 civil society/ non-governmental organizations and think tanks ● Educational institutions● Individuals

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$50,000
Floor
$20,000
Estimated Program Funding
$150,000
Estimated Number of Grants
6

Contacts

Contact
Leshawna Johnson Grantor
Contact Email
pasinboxluanda@state.gov
Email Description
For inquiries and submissions, please use APS 2023 in the subject line
Contact Phone
244944480771

Documents

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