Deadline: 8-Apr-24
The U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) for funding to carry out a program that aligns with their strategic themes and priorities.
Program Objectives
- PDS N’Djamena invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Chad through cultural, information 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 or alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Priority Areas
- PDS N’Djamena invites statements of interest (SOIs) for programs that support U.S. Embassy N’Djamena’s priority program areas listed.
- Promotion of prosperity for all Chadians, including women and other marginalized groups
- § Activities, training, and workshops for women’s and girls’ education and empowerment
- § Entrepreneurship programs for underrepresented audiences including women, minorities, disabled persons, and residents of small cities and rural areas.
- §: 1in;”>§ Anti-corruption educational programs and initiatives that contribute to government accountability, business transparency, and improving Chad’s investment climate.
- § Training and mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from other marginalized populations (e.g., disabled persons, rural communities, etc.)
- § Activities or workshops to promote English language and strengthen the capacities of English language teachers
- Promotion of democratic institutions and processes, accountable governance, and respect for human rights
- § Protection of human rights, especially those of vulnerable populations such as women, refugees, displaced persons, and the disabled.
- § Programs for teachers and/or students developing engaging activities and workshops that combat violence and promote tolerance.
- § Programs that promote the empowerment and education of women and girls and combat Female Genital Mutilation, Gender-Based Violence and any other form of violence against women and girls
- § Programs to enhance religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence
- § Programs to increase citizens’ understanding of and participation in the electoral and governance processes.
- Promotion of media literacy and responsible internet use:
- § Educational or community-based programs to promote media literacy and fact-checking
- § Campaigns and programs promoting responsible social media use and awareness of disinformation, propaganda, and bias
Funding Information
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $10,000
- Length of performance period: 3-12 months
- Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (depending on award size)
- Anticipated program start date: July 2024
Participants and Audiences
- Participants include, but are not limited to, women, youth, students, refugees and other displaced persons, the disabled, rural and nomadic populations, educators, religious leaders, journalists, entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Chadian:
o Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
o Individuals
o Educational institutions
o Governmental institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligible
- The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
o Programs relating to partisan political activity
o Charitable or development activities (they do not give “seed money” or supplies for businesses, unless directly needed for training programs)
o Construction programs
o Programs that support specific religious activities
o Fund-raising campaigns
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Chad.