Opportunity ID: 351689
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | LOME-FY2024-APS-0001 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | 10 |
Assistance Listings: | 19.022 — Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs Appropriation Overseas Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Jan 05, 2024 |
Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2024 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2024 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2024 |
Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2024 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
Award Floor: | $2,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Others: Governmental Institutions |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Togo |
Description: |
The U.S. Embassy in Lome, Togo, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) 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.
Purpose of Small Grants: PD Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo 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 PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Priority Program Areas:
1. Peace & Security
-Promote peace and tolerance and social cohesion -Counter violent extremism
2. Democratic Institutions
-Encourage civic engagement and democratic participation of youth and women
3. Economic Growth
-Promote entrepreneurship and social enterprises -Strengthen public-private partnerships
4. Opportunities for Development
-Support education initiatives -Empower women, minorities, and persons with disabilities |
Link to Additional Information: | Webpage with full NOFO and instructions |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Grants Team
Email:LomePDGrants@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Grants Team Email: LomePDGrants@state.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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19.040 | LOME-FY2024-APS-0001 | U.S. Embassy Lome Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement | PKG00284341 | Jan 05, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | View |