U.S. Embassy Niamey PDS Annual Program Statement
Agency: U.S. Mission to Niger
Posted: 2023-12-21 | Closing date: 2024-06-01
Estimated total program funding: 60000
Award ceiling: 20000
Award floor: 250
Expected number of awards: 10
Cost sharing or matching requirement: No

Proposal Summary: Short narrative that outlines the proposed program, including program objectives and anticipated impact.SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIEDii. Introduction to the Organization or Individual applying: A brief description of the organization and present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from the U.S. Embassy and/or U.S. government agencies.iii. Problem Statement: Clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed and why the proposed program is needed.iv. Program Goals and Objectives: The “goals” describe what the program is intended to achieve. What aspect of the relationship between the U.S. and XXX will be improved? The “objectives” refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable.v. Program Activities: Describe the program activities and how they will help achieve the objectives.vi. Program Methods and Design: A description of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal.vii. Proposed Program Schedule: The proposed timeline for the program activities. Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events.viii. Key Personnel: Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program?ix. Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees.x. Program Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: This is an important part of successful grants. Throughout the timeframe of the grant, how will the activities be monitored to ensure they are happening in a timely manner, and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant?xi. Future Funding or Sustainability Applicant’s plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable.o Budget Justification Narrative: After filling out the SF-424A Budget (above), use a separate sheet of paper to describe each of the budget expenses in detail. See section H. Other Information: Guidelines for Budget Submissions below for further information.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include:  •  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 Reminder: 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. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply. Cost Sharing or Matching  • Cost sharing is not required. Other Eligibility Requirements Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization or per person. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Public Diplomacy Section Niamey recommends registering for a UEI and SAM.gov account before submitting your application. Registering does not guarantee you will receive funding. Registering early will help your organization receive funding faster, if your proposal is selected.
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