U.S. Embassy in Central African Republic: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 2-May-22

The U.S. Embassy Bangui is pleased to announce the availability of funding through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.

Purpose of the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program: Small grants strengthen ties between the United States and the Central African Republic (CAR) through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Programs must include U.S. cultural elements or promote understanding of U.S. perspectives.

Priorities

Competitive projects will:
- promote peace in CAR,
- strengthen democratic institutions in CAR, or
- increase prosperity for Central Africans.

Funding Information

Length of performance period: 0 to 10 months
Number of awards anticipated: 0 to 10 each year
Award amounts: Generally $5,000 to $10,000; maximum of $50,000
Total available funding: $0 to $75,000
Type of Funding: The fiscal Year 2022 Public Diplomacy funds

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants: Applicants must be registered, non-profit organizations or associations that have operated in CAR for a minimum of one year prior to application. Competitive applicants will be Central African organizations.
Programs and activities not eligible for funding: The following types of programs, activities, or items are not eligible for funding:
- Supplementation of other U.S. government funding a project is receiving;
- For-profit activity;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Programs intended to grow/develop an institution;
- Support/advocacy for political activity, legislation, or government activities;
- Religious activities that promote only one faith or religion;
- Charitable, development, or social welfare activities;
- Construction projects or real estate;
- Vehicles;
- Alcohol;
- Academic or scientific research, scholarships, or tuition assistance.