Opportunity ID: 331878

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PASCONAKRYFY21002
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy, Conakry- PD Annual Program Statement
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation: Public Diplomacy
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 04, 2021
Last Updated Date: Mar 04, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 01, 2021
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 01, 2021
Archive Date: May 31, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
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: In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity identifier (Data Universal Numbering System/DUNS number http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do from Dun & Bradstreet), as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov . Please see Section D.3 for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a unique entity identifier or be registered in SAM.gov.

Additional Information

Agency Name: U.S. Mission to Guinea
Description:

The U.S. Embassy Conakry/ Bureau of Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Public Diplomacy Grants. Please follow all instructions below. 

 

Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration before the closing date of this Annual Program Statement on June 4, 2021. Awards will be made on a rolling basis, pending the availability of funds. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

 

Background: The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Conakry is soliciting proposals for grants from not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. Applicants should pay close attention to these priorities, the Public Affairs Section’s goals, and target audiences when developing their proposals. Due to the volume of applicants and inquiries, PAS does not accept letters of intent, concept papers, or requests for meetings prior to application. 

 

This program will be funded under the appropriate Public Diplomacy or Foreign Assistance Act authorization. All programming is subject to the statutory limitations of the funding determined. 

Program Objectives:  

PAS Conakry invites proposals for projects that focus on one of the priority areas specified below. 

 

Public diplomacy programming includes communications with international audiences, cultural programming, educational exchanges, promoting education including science, technology and math education, and international visitor programs. 

 

Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Conakry invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Guinea through cultural and exchange 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. 

Examples of Public diplomacy programs include, but are not limited to: 

 

● Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; 

● Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; 

● Professional and academic exchanges and programs; 

● Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or professional exchange program; 

● Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher education institutions, American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams), businesses, and/or regional organizations. 

● New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences; 

● English language programs; 

● Programs that strengthen government, public and private sector capacity and collaboration. 

● Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; 

● Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; 

● Proposals that support the proliferation of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders; 

● Arts and culture programs that feature an element of increasing understanding of American culture or American-Guinea cooperation; 

More information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at: 

https://gn.usembassy.gov/embassy/conakry/  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Grants Management Team

Phone 00224655104000
Email:PASConakryGrants@state.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 331878 Full Announcement-Embassy Conakry PD APS -> PASCONAKRYFY21002.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Embassy Conakry Public Affairs Grants Management Team
Phone 00224655104000
Email: PASConakryGrants@state.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
19.040 PASCONAKRYFY21002 US Embassy Conakry PD Annual Program Statement PKG00265808 Mar 04, 2021 May 01, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

331878 SF424_Short_2_0-2.0.pdf

331878 SF424A-1.0.pdf

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