The U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is offering this grant to fund programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United United States and Senegal or Guinea-Bissau. This grant is for organizations proposing initiatives in cultural, educational, capacity building, and exchange programming. The primary purpose is to highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation between the U.S. and these West African nations. All proposed programs must incorporate a significant American cultural element or involve a connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. This requirement ensures increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives among the target audiences. Organizations are invited to submit Statements of Interest outlining program concepts that align with these goals, fostering deeper cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
Opportunity ID: 351762
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PDS-DKR-RSOI-FY24-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | U.S. Embassy Dakar PDS Statement of Interest |
| 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 Programs |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S., and Senegalese, and Bissau Guinean:•Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience• Individuals• Non-profit or governmental educational institutions• Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.2. Cost Sharing or Matching Cost sharing is not required.3. Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Senegal |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Senegal or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau through cultural, educational, capacity building and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Purpose: PDS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit SOI applications outlining program concepts that reflect this goal. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section Email:PASmallgrant@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351762 Full Announcement-PDS-DKR-RSOI-FY24-01 -> PDS-DKR-RSOI-FY24-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section Email: PASmallgrant@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.040 | 351762 | U.S. Embassy Dakar PDS Statement of Interest | PKG00284389 | Jan 10, 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351762 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351762 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351762 SF424B-1.1.pdf
351762 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351762 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351762 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351762 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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