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Open Call: Public Diplomacy Grant Program – Togo

Deadline: 31-Mar-2025

The U.S. Embassy Lome – Togo of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy (PD) Program.

Goals and Objectives 
  • The Public Diplomacy (PD) Section at U.S. Embassy Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Togo through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. 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 PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
    • Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
    • Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
    • Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
Priority Areas
  • Peace & Security
    • Promote peace and tolerance and social cohesion
    • Counter violent extremism
  • Democratic Institutions
    • Encourage civic engagement
    • and democratic participation of youth and women
  • Economic Growth
    • Promote entrepreneurship and social enterprises
    • Strengthen public-private partnerships
  • Opportunities for Development
    • Support education initiatives
    • Empower women, minorities, and persons with disabilities
Funding Information
  • Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 60,000
  • Award Ceiling: $25,000
  • Award Floor: $10,000
  • Length of performance period: 3 to 12 months
Ineligible Programs
  • 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; or
    • Programs that duplicate existing programs.
Participants and Audiences
  • Participants and target audiences can come from any of the five regions of Togo.
  • Grant applicants should define their target audience (geographic region, gender, socio-economic status, age/education) and justify why you selected them.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The following organizations are eligible to apply:
    • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations
    • Public and private educational institutions
    • Individuals
    • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

For more information, visit Grants.gov.