U.S. Embassy in Mauritania: Annual Program Statement 2020

Deadline: 13 March 2020

The U.S. Embassy Nouakchott Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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 U.S. and Mauritania through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.

PAS invites organizations interested in potential funding to submit Statement of Interest (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.

Examples of PAS-funded programs include, but are not limited to:

Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
Professional and academic programs;

Priorities

Proposals should be related to one or more of the following U.S. Embassy priority program areas:

Strengthened Security for Americans and Mauritanians: Example projects under this program area could focus on:
- Crime and safety awareness
- Countering Violent Extremism
Increased Opportunity and Reduced Poverty: Example projects under this program area could focus on:
- Entrepreneurship
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
- Environmental protection
Promoting an Inclusive Society: Example projects under this program area could focus on:
- Promoting social inclusion
- Reducing discrimination in all its forms
- Advocacy for inclusive national identity
- Cross-Cultural dialogue and understanding
- Human rights
- Cultural and ethnic diversity

Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding: $45,000
Award Ceiling: $15,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility Criteria

The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Mauritania, including:
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.

The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

Programs relating to partisan political activity;
Charitable or development activities;
Construction programs;
Programs that support specific religious activities;
Fund-raising campaigns;
Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
Scientific research;
Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;
Programs that are not Mauritania-specific;
Programs submitted on behalf of individuals; or
Programs that duplicate existing programs.