Deadline: 9-May-25
The U.S. Mission to South Africa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to reinstitute its Annual Program Statement (APS) for Fiscal Year 2025.
Goals and Objectives
- Their overall goal will be to develop and strengthen partnerships and knowledge sharing between U.S. citizens and South Africans, as well as institutions in both countries. Project activities must take place principally in South Africa. Proposals mostly focused on cultural activities (e.g. concert or other performances, festivals or similar events) without a significant linkage to advancing shared priorities are unlikely to be considered.
Program Description
- All proposals must include a significant American component, such as (but not limited to) building connections with U.S. experts, organizations, or projects that promote an increased understanding of U.S. policy, perspectives, institutions, history, or culture.
- Funds are limited. The Mission receives many proposals each year, but resources allow only a limited few to be funded, even though many are high quality. Applicants should create proposals with realistic budgets and should not expand their budgets beyond what is required for the requested activities.
Strategic Priorities
- Connect U.S. and South African expertise related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, focused on growth industries – particularly working in partnership with TVETs.
- Develop or strengthen lasting linkages between U.S. and South African universities and other institutions of higher and technical/vocational education.
- Strengthen U.S. government-sponsored exchange alumni networks and help alumni effect positive change in their communities.
- Address the further professional development of fact-based professional media, particularly by connecting U.S. and South African community, citizen, and student journalists for meaningful exchange, cooperation, and learning.
- Broaden Entrepreneurship Skills to Expand Economic Opportunities.
- Advance Community Security.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. This includes civil society/non-governmental organizations, non-profit public and private educational institutions, non-profit think tanks, etc. South African applicants with a proven track record may be given priority.
- Proposals from for-profit entities will not be considered.
Ineligibility Criteria
- The following types of projects are not eligible for funding:
- Projects relating to partisan political activity or advocacy.
- Projects solely dedicated to research.
- Projects with elements of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Projects focused on gender identity
- Charitable or development activities.
- Activities with a profit motive.
- Construction projects.
- Support for social or health services.
- Projects that support specific religious activities.
For more information, visit US Embassy South Africa.