Opportunity Information: Apply for PDS SIV 100 FY25 APS
The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) within the U.S. Department of State, is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program under an Annual Program Statement (APS). This APS lays out what the Embassy is trying to accomplish through its grantmaking, the strategic themes it prioritizes, and the basic rules applicants must follow when submitting a request for support. The overall purpose is to back public-facing programs that strengthen relationships between the United States and Cote d'Ivoire by highlighting shared values and encouraging practical bilateral cooperation.
A core requirement is that every proposed project includes a clear "American element." In practice, this means the program should connect in a meaningful way to U.S. expertise, institutions, or organizations, such as involving American speakers or experts, partnering with a U.S.-based organization or university, or using U.S. experience and approaches as part of the exchange. Proposals can also qualify if they directly advance shared U.S.-Cote d'Ivoire policy objectives, but the expectation remains that the U.S. connection is explicit and not just incidental.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and Ivorian applicants. The Embassy encourages proposals from registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience), individuals, non-profit or government educational institutions, and governmental institutions. One important compliance rule is that only one proposal may be submitted per organization. If an organization submits multiple proposals, the Embassy states that all proposals from that institution will be ruled ineligible, so applicants need to coordinate internally and choose a single strongest concept.
There are also registration requirements tied to U.S. federal award systems. Any organization that receives an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov (the System for Award Management). Individuals do not need a UEI and are not required to register in SAM.gov, which lowers the administrative barrier for independent applicants. The opportunity is discretionary and uses an "Other" funding instrument type, with activity categories listed as "Other" and CFDA/assistance listing numbers including 19.022, 19.040, 19.441, and 19.979.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, meaning proposals can be submitted and reviewed as they come in rather than waiting for a single deadline review cycle. The submission window remains open through May 30, 2025. The award ceiling is listed as $200,000, and the Embassy anticipates making about two awards under this announcement, suggesting a competitive process and an interest in funding a small number of well-aligned, high-impact projects. The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Mission to Cote d'Ivoire and is identified by the funding opportunity number PDS SIV 100 FY25 APS, with a creation date of January 24, 2025.Apply for PDS SIV 100 FY25 APS
- The U.S. Mission to Cote d Ivoire in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Embassy Abidjan PDS Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.022, 19.040, 19.441, 19.979.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-01-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-05-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program offered through an Annual Program Statement (APS) managed by the Embassy's Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) within the U.S. Department of State.
What is the purpose of the APS and the Small Grants Program?
The APS explains what the Embassy aims to achieve with its public diplomacy grantmaking, the strategic themes it prioritizes, and the basic rules applicants must follow. The overall purpose is to support public-facing programs that strengthen relationships between the United States and Cote d'Ivoire by highlighting shared values and encouraging practical bilateral cooperation.
Who is offering and administering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan through its Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), and it is administered by the U.S. Mission to Cote d'Ivoire.
What kinds of programs does the Embassy want to fund?
Programs must be public-facing and designed to strengthen U.S.-Cote d'Ivoire relationships, highlight shared values, and encourage practical bilateral cooperation, consistent with the priorities and rules described in the APS.
What is the "American element" requirement?
Every proposed project must include a clear American element. This means the project should connect in a meaningful way to U.S. expertise, institutions, or organizations, and the U.S. connection should be explicit rather than incidental.
What are examples of an acceptable "American element" based on this announcement?
Examples described include involving American speakers or experts, partnering with a U.S.-based organization or university, or using U.S. experience and approaches as part of the exchange.
Can a proposal qualify if it advances shared U.S.-Cote d'Ivoire policy objectives?
Yes. Proposals may qualify if they directly advance shared U.S.-Cote d'Ivoire policy objectives, but the expectation remains that the U.S. connection is explicit and not merely incidental.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and Ivorian applicants. The Embassy encourages proposals from registered not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations with relevant programming experience), individuals, non-profit or government educational institutions, and governmental institutions.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are explicitly included in the eligible applicant types encouraged to apply.
Are governmental institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Governmental institutions are listed among the categories encouraged to submit proposals.
How many proposals can an organization submit?
Only one proposal may be submitted per organization. If an organization submits multiple proposals, the Embassy states that all proposals from that institution will be ruled ineligible.
What should organizations do to avoid disqualification for multiple submissions?
Organizations should coordinate internally and select a single strongest concept to submit under this APS, since multiple submissions from the same institution will make all of them ineligible.
Is SAM.gov registration required to receive an award?
Yes for organizations. Any organization that receives an award must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov (the System for Award Management).
Do individual applicants need a UEI or SAM.gov registration?
No. Individuals do not need a UEI and are not required to register in SAM.gov.
What is a UEI in the context of this opportunity?
A UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) is a required identifier for organizations receiving a U.S. federal award under this opportunity, and it is tied to maintaining an active SAM.gov registration.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The opportunity is discretionary and uses an "Other" funding instrument type.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The activity categories are listed as "Other." The CFDA/assistance listing numbers provided are 19.022, 19.040, 19.441, and 19.979.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $200,000.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The Embassy anticipates making about two awards under this announcement.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The announcement indicates a competitive process, given that about two awards are anticipated and applicants must align strongly with the APS purpose and requirements (including the American element).
When are applications due?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and the submission window remains open through May 30, 2025.
What does "rolling basis" mean for submissions?
It means proposals can be submitted and reviewed as they come in, rather than waiting for a single deadline review cycle, up until the close date of May 30, 2025.
What is the funding opportunity number for this APS?
The funding opportunity number is PDS SIV 100 FY25 APS.
What is the creation date of the opportunity?
The creation date listed is January 24, 2025.
What country relationship is this program focused on strengthening?
The program is focused on strengthening relationships between the United States and Cote d'Ivoire through public-facing programs that highlight shared values and encourage practical bilateral cooperation.
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