The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé, Cameroon, has opened its annual Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, under the funding opportunity number EMB-YAOUNDE-PDS-APS-SOI-FY24-01, inviting U.S. and Cameroonian academic, cultural, educational, and non-profit organizations to submit their project proposals. With an estimated total program funding of $100,000, the initiative aims to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cameroon by supporting projects that resonate with U.S. values and promote mutual understanding between the peoples of the two nations.
This year, the Embassy prioritizes projects in governance, economic prosperity, security, environmental sustainability, and journalism. These projects should embody American cultural elements or involve collaboration with American experts, organizations, or institutions. The grant program, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, seeks innovative proposals that contribute to governmental transparency, economic growth, peace and security, and environmental resilience. The initiative represents a significant effort by the U.S. Embassy to foster bilateral relations and showcases the Embassy’s commitment to supporting grassroots initiatives that align with its diplomatic goals in Cameroon.
Opportunity ID: 351067
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EMB-YAOUNDE-PDS-APS-SOI-FY24-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Yaoundé PDS Annual Program Statement – Statement of Interest (SOI) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative AgreementGrant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | • Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, community associations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience• Individuals• Non-profit media organizations• Professional trade organizations • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Cameroon |
| Description: | The U.S. Embassy Yaoundé Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an annual request for Statements of Interest (SOI), outlining funding priorities, strategic themes, and procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully read and 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, 3-page concept note 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 evaluation prior to undertaking the development of full proposal. Upon review of eligible SOIs, PDS will invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications. Purpose of Small Grants: The PDS grants program supports projects proposed by U.S. and Cameroonian academic, cultural, educational, and other non-profit organizations and/or individuals that promote U.S. values, increase understanding between U.S. and Cameroonian people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting government transparency and accountability, economic prosperity, peace and security, environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation. All programs must include an element of American culture or society, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Priority Program Areas: · Governance: Projects promoting democratic principles, improved and inclusive governance, transparency, human rights, religious freedom, empowerment of marginalized groups, citizen engagement, including in elections, civic education, and civil society. · Prosperity: Projects promoting economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, bilateral trade and investment, countering corruption · Security: Projects promoting peace and security, rule of law, alternatives to violence in resolving conflict, tolerance, preventing radicalization to violence, improving mutual understanding between groups, community policing · Sustainability and Climate Change: Projects promoting environmental sustainability and addressing climate change · Journalism: Projects promoting a professional and independent media, role of informed citizens in a democracy, media literacy, ethical and investigative journalism. Examples of PDS Small Grants Programs include, but are not limited to : · U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Cameroonian audiences · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs · Professional and academic exchanges and programs · Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an American Space · Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program · Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other sources of information about the United States |
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| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Ethan Tabor
Public Affairs Officer Phone 00237222201500 |