U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PDS Annual Program Statement

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

U.S. EMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION

Annual Program Statement

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, PDS Annual Program Statement

Funding Opportunity Number: PDS Nouakchott-FY 2024

Deadline for Applications: Friday, March 29, 2024, at 12:00 noon GMT/UTC

Assistance Listing Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs

Total Amount Available: $100,000

Maximum for Each Award: $25,000

Minimum for Each Award: $5,000

Award of grants is contingent on availability of funds.

1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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

Public Diplomacy Grants seeks to address critical global challenges by promoting initiatives that counter mass migration, create economic opportunities, strengthen democracy and support vulnerable communities. Through strategic partnerships, innovative projects, and community engagement, this program aims to foster positive change and contribute to the long-term well-being of Mauritania.

Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Nouakchott invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Mauritania through cultural programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs 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.

For the full announcement of this funding opportunity, please visit the link below:

https://mr.usembassy.gov/embassy/nouakchott/grants/