U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO PDS Annual Program Statement
Agency: U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso
Posted: 2023-12-13 | Closing date: 2024-06-28
Estimated total program funding: 300000
Award ceiling: 25000
Award floor: 1000
Expected number of awards: 10
Cost sharing or matching requirement: No

The U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Burkina Faso invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and BURKINA FASO through cultural 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, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to: · Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; · Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; · Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs; · Professional and academic exchanges and programs; · Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; · New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences; · Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage volunteerism; · Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of U.S. exchange programs. Priority Program Areas: · Programs to bolster understanding and practices of Democracy, Human Rights, and Good Governance. This may include projects that encourage participation in civil society, especially for women, religious minorities, and youth. · Programs that seek to promote a better understanding of diversity, inclusion, religious freedom, gender rights, persons with disabilities, underrepresented or otherwise disadvantaged communities, and/or other aspects of human rights. · Creative programs that advance one or more of the priority areas listed above, to include but not be limited to, economic empowerment, youth development, peace and security. · Programs promoting English language capacity through projects that encourage the usage and learning of English language as a tool for civic and economic development. · Programs that increase transparency, media professionalism, access to diverse new sources, media literacy, etc. Projects may develop the capacity of Burkinabe media, a tradition of fact-checking and research for journalists and/or media consumers, capitalize on social media use for greater transparency, and/or expand such programs beyond the capital and secondary cities. Authorizing legislation, type and year of funding: The source of funding is FY2024 Public Diplomacy Funding. 

Eligibility: Participants and Audiences:PDS Burkina Faso’s target audiences include national and regional media; NGOs and think tanks; underserved communities; universities; government officials (state, district, and municipal officials; policy makers; civil servants); cultural and educational leaders; next generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, campus leaders). All proposals should focus on engaging Burkinabe in Burkina Faso. Proposals will be evaluated based on a well-reasoned strategy for the intended audience, as well as appropriate inclusivity, whether based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.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; or• Programs that duplicate existing programs;• Profit-generating projects;• Scholarships to support educational opportunities or study for individuals. Individuals interested in educational exchange or study opportunities in the United States should visit https://bf.usembassy.gov/ for more information on available programs.The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from organizations and individuals in the United States and Burkina Faso with Burkina Faso as the implementing country base. Eligible entities 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.For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.  Cost Sharing or MatchingCost sharing is encouraged, but not required.Other Eligibility RequirementsApplicants may submit only one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be ineligible for funding.All organizations applying for grants (except individuals) must register with www.SAM.gov to obtain a UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) number. There is no fee to register. Please start the registration process as soon as possible, as it can be a lengthy process. PDS Burkina Faso cannot provide a grant to organizations who have not obtained a UEI.
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