U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Affairs Section Grant for Strengthening U.S.-Somalia Ties

The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The implementer(s) will be a legally recognized non-profit and non-governmental organization(s) that meets U.S. and Somali technical and legal requirements to develop and implement public diplomacy programs as specified in Section C. Information about the Public Affairs Section can be found at https://so.usembassy.gov/.

PAS Mogadishu invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, academic, and professional ties between the United States and Somalia through programming and exchanges that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element and/or connection(s) with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Proposals have a funding floor of $10,000 a funding ceiling of $100,000, and an average award amount of $25,000 for a project of up to one year in duration. Organizations may only submit one project proposal under this Annual Program Statement (APS). If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.