Deadline: 31 May 2020
The U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Senegal or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau through cultural, educational, capacity building and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
PAS Dakar invites SOIs for programs that strengthen cultural, educational, or professional ties between the people of Senegal and the United States or between the United States and Guinea-Bissau. Programs must highlight shared values and promote 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 PAS-funded programs include, but are not limited to:
- Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
- Capacity-building workshops and programs;
- Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
- Professional and academic exchanges, partnerships, and programs;
Priority Program Areas
- Advancing democratic values through the promotion of human rights, civil society, and good governance;
- Promoting inclusive economic growth;
- Advancing the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM);
- Increasing opportunities for youth;
- Promoting women’s empowerment;
- Celebrating 60 years of U.S.-Senegalese diplomatic relations.
Participants and Audiences
- Youth;
- Civil society actors;
- Local leaders;
- Journalists.
Funding Information
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000
- Total available funding: $100,000
- Length of performance period: 3 to 12 months
- Anticipated program start date: On or before September 30, 2020
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;
- Programs that duplicate existing programs;
- Travel of non-U.S. citizens from the U.S. to Senegal or to Guinea-Bissau;
- Projects consisting of a single meeting or brief conference;
- Projects or events that require participants pay for entrance or participation;
- Projects or events benefitting a for-profit enterprise;
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. U.S. citizens may apply in conjunction with Senegalese or Bissau-Guinean groups or organizations.
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Individuals
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Governmental institutions
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Please ensure:
- The SOI clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity
- All documents are in English
- All budgets are in U.S. dollars
- All pages are numbered
- All documents are formatted to 8 ½ x 11 paper, and
- All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.
All application materials must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=324833