Deadline: 30-Sep-23
The Africa Regional Services based in Paris (ARS) of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs announces an open competition for U.S. citizen individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to be considered for a small grant as a guest speaker, artist, STEAM expert, or athlete/coach to conduct outreach activities that enhance the understanding of the United States in sub–Saharan Africa.
ARS Speakers generally give professional lectures, seminars, as well as artistic and cultural workshops and masterclasses or conduct athletic camps and trainings.
The purpose of the SOI is to allow applicants to submit their credentials for consideration of inclusion on ARS’ roster of available speakers who will collaborate with U.S. embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa to reach target audiences.
Objectives
- Africa Regional Services is pleased to announce that funding is available for virtual, and inperson programs when health and safety conditions allow. This is a Statement of Interest outlining their priorities, themes, and the procedures for submitting your candidacy as a U.S. speaker.
- Programs must be led in French, Portuguese, Spanish or English. Speakers and artists demonstrate cultural cooperation between the U.S. and sub-Sahara Africa and indicate the strong transatlantic relationship of their people.
Priority Program Areas
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Foster Openness and Open Societies
- Good Governance/Rule of Law/Transparency and Accountability
- Journalism Skills and World Press Freedom News, and Media Business Management
- Freedom of Expression/Citizen Journalism
- NGO/Civic Leadership, Public Management
- Youth Empowerment
- Women’s Leadership
- Disability Rights, Awareness and Inclusion
- Racial and Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion
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Deliver Democratic and Security Dividends
- Preventing International Trafficking in Persons
- Human Rights, LGBTQI+
- Countering Gender Based Violence
- Countering Disinformation
- Cybersecurity
- Countering Violent Extremism
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Advance Pandemic Recovery and Economic Opportunity
- Health
- Food Safety
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Arts Entrepreneurship, Management
- STEAM (science technology engineering arts and math)
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Support Conservation, Climate Adaption, and Just Energy Transition
- Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management
- Energy Security
- Wildlife Protection/Illegal fishing/Judicial Aspects of Wildlife Trafficking
- Space Policy.
Funding Information
- Total Amount Available: $80,000
- Maximum for Each Award: $10,000.
- Length of performance period: 1-12 months.
Participants and Audiences
- ARS in coordination with U.S. embassy public affairs sections in sub-Sahara Africa seek to engage the public, decision-makers, civil society leaders, and opinion-shapers at all levels of society with the goal of broadening support for, and understanding of U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values.
Eligibility Criteria
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Eligible Applicants
- American citizen individuals who can lead programs within their area of expertise in French, Portuguese, English or Spanish based in the U.S., Africa, Brazil and Europe
- Proof of citizenship by U.S. passport; U.S. green card holders if part of a performing artist group For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
- Cost Sharing or Matching
- Cost sharing is not required.
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Other Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants may submit one SOI.
- Individuals are required to have a Social Security Number in order to comply with Internal Revenue Services reporting requirements.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344072