U.S. Department of State PDS South Africa Annual Program Grant

The U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at the U.S. Mission to South Africa is offering its Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025. This grant provides funding for various projects, with individual awards capped at less than $25,000, contingent on funding availability. This grant is for organizations and individuals seeking support for initiatives aligned with PDS funding priorities and strategic focus areas outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The application process is streamlined into two phases: initially, applicants submit concept notes for their project ideas. Following a review, promising concepts will be invited to submit full project proposals for further consideration. This opportunity aims to foster impactful programs in South Africa.

Opportunity ID: 357797

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAS-ZAF-FY25-02
Funding Opportunity Title:	Annual Program Statement 2025
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Other
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
Assistance Listings:	19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Dec 18, 2024
Last Updated Date:	Dec 18, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:	– Quarterly: February 14, 2025. May 9, 2025, July 11, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications:	– Quarterly: February 14, 2025. May 9, 2025, July 11, 2025
Archive Date:	–
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$200,000
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:	Only non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. This includes civil society/non-governmental organizations, non-profit public and private educational institutions, non-profit think tanks, etc. South African applicants with a proven track record may be given priority.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	U.S. Mission to South Africa
Description:	The U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce its Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025. Awards will be approved for amounts less than $25,000 each, based on funding availability. The application process includes two phases: In the first, streamlined phase, applicants should submit project ideas in the form of concept notes. Following review of each concept note, the U.S. Mission will invite applicants with promising concept notes to submit full project proposals for further consideration. Specific instructions will be provided to those applicants selected for submission of a full proposal. Please read this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) carefully. It outlines PDS funding priorities, the strategic lines of focus, and the procedures for submitting funding proposals.
Link to Additional Information:	APS Google Form
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Public Diplomacy Grants Team Email:pretoriagrants@state.gov

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